Author Topic: Chinese cycling clothes  (Read 91284 times)

Crash217

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #585 on: December 26, 2024, 09:10:49 AM »
Received some Spexcel cargo bibs a few days ago.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804601228289.html

Overall they seem well made and they are comfortable. 

But there are 2 problems;

1) Product came with a strange line in the fabric, like its missing a run of thread on on leg. Poor QC.  I've got a couple messages in to them to see if I can exchange or get another pair or somehow resolve this issue.

2) (Not a quality concern) even at XS size, it’s a bit more loose than I'd like.  This is a running theme with AliEx stuff for me. If anyone has a line on *really* small sizing stuff i'd appreciate the lead.  Darevie, YKYW, and Spexcel, i'll order the smallest jersey or bibs they list and they are nearly always just a bit too loose in some way or another. 

Edit WOW,  their response is something else. Added their response to the attached photos below.


« Last Edit: December 27, 2024, 09:54:17 AM by Crash217 »

Unsworn5836

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #586 on: December 27, 2024, 02:09:05 AM »
I've also bought 2 jackets from Spexcel

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004917654097.html
SPEXCEL 22 insulated Jacket Explore 3 Season Windproof And Thermal Fleece Inside Cycling Jacket 2 layer With Chest Pocket
This one is pretty good to be honest. The thermal fleece is just at the front, which is sufficient. Sizing is pretty good so, typically asian sizes, I went 1 size up to my European one. Kept me dry on some spray rain for 15-20 minutes.
Biggest disadvantage: the back pockets are why to high, made them practically unreachable. I can barely grab into the one across the back, the middle one - no chance.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008141082057.html
SPEXCEL SPC LAB New PRO Winter Thermal Fleece Cycling Jerseys Long sleeve Race Fit Nylon thermal fabric Warm and breathable man
Got this one yesterday for a first ride out. I used it as a 2nd layer with some gore infinimum above. I was wet from sweat all over.
Sizing is the same as above, one size up was good. Same here, the cut is more straight, not with a long back. But, pockets got to stuff and reach.


amacal1

Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« Reply #587 on: December 27, 2024, 03:56:42 PM »
I used my Inbike thermal bibs and YKYWbike thermal jersey a few more times, including one long ride. I'm fairly pleased with both, so I bought an additional one of each. The thermal jersey from YKYWbike is especially nice for the price, imo, even if I'm not crazy about their single color options. It's good for about 40deg F (5) deg C or so on its own, and I've ridden down to 32deg F (0deg C) with just a windbreaking layer above it. I'm sure it would work even below that with a windbreaking layer and maybe a thermal layer above it.