Chinese cycling clothes

[PLA]

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[PLA]

Arrived today, tried on, not ridden in yet. Tempted to test in race tomorrow, except 40km ride to and from, I am a little unwilling to test new kit on rides of a 100+km.

Fit wise,
I am 184cm (6'1") 96cm chest (38") 82cm (32") waist and pretty solid legs, currently 78kg (170lbs) but usually a couple kg lighter.

According to Cheji fit charts I should be XL, everything I own from Cheji, bib shorts and jersey are L (Which are comparable to M in Rapha pro team). So I went L with skinsuit and are very happy with result. Good, tight but not uncomfortable race fit.

Quality wise it is good, stitching is flat. Only concern is the older style (as in a couple of years ago) two piece leg gripper. But otherwise looks great, even the design is growing on me.

Sounds awesome. I'm gonna grab one. I'm 188cm/80kg, prob gonna go L, too. Which colour you grab?

What's your inseam mate? (just trying to compare torso length somehow) Is it long enough to not crush your nuts when in a riding position?

[Froglover825]

Arrived today, tried on, not ridden in yet. Tempted to test in race tomorrow, except 40km ride to and from, I am a little unwilling to test new kit on rides of a 100+km.

Fit wise,
I am 184cm (6'1") 96cm chest (38") 82cm (32") waist and pretty solid legs, currently 78kg (170lbs) but usually a couple kg lighter.

According to Cheji fit charts I should be XL, everything I own from Cheji, bib shorts and jersey are L (Which are comparable to M in Rapha pro team). So I went L with skinsuit and are very happy with result. Good, tight but not uncomfortable race fit.

Quality wise it is good, stitching is flat. Only concern is the older style (as in a couple of years ago) two piece leg gripper. But otherwise looks great, even the design is growing on me.

Would you say the legs are long?
With the bibs, do they go above your belly button? Had a big issue with Chinese bibs where they are very short on the torso.

[nickobec]

Update on the Cheji skinsuit

Wore it for today's TT, which meant 110km round trip.

As with previous experience with Cheji bibs and that chamois, started getting discomfort after over three hours in saddle. Still survived the slog home into the head/crosswind.

Otherwise very comfortable with no straps digging into my shoulders.

Sounds awesome. I'm gonna grab one. I'm 188cm/80kg, prob gonna go L, too. Which colour you grab?

What's your inseam mate? (just trying to compare torso length somehow) Is it long enough to not crush your nuts when in a riding position?

The blue to white to orange gradient fade.

86cm inseam

And it did not crush my nuts, two hours aero on the hoods and drops, two hours causal ride home on the tops and hoods.

Would you say the legs are long?
With the bibs, do they go above your belly button? Had a big issue with Chinese bibs where they are very short on the torso.

Not bibs but skinsuit. The bottom half finishes just below the belly button. TThe natural stop required a little effort.

When I put then on, thought the legs were long, but photo (which I have not got of phone) has them sitting at about the same length as M MAAP and S Pedal Mafia bibs I wore last week.

[PLA]

Update on the Cheji skinsuit

Wore it for today's TT, which meant 110km round trip.

As with previous experience with Cheji bibs and that chamois, started getting discomfort after over three hours in saddle. Still survived the slog home into the head/crosswind.

Otherwise very comfortable with no straps digging into my shoulders.

The blue to white to orange gradient fade.

86cm inseam

And it did not crush my nuts, two hours aero on the hoods and drops, two hours causal ride home on the tops and hoods.
Not bibs but skinsuit. The bottom half finishes just below the belly button. TThe natural stop required a little effort.

When I put then on, thought the legs were long, but photo (which I have not got of phone) has them sitting at about the same length as M MAAP and S Pedal Mafia bibs I wore last week.

Legend. Thanks mate. Just threw in an order for size Large too. I'm 188cm/91cm/80kg. Pretty excited to see how far AUD50 can go! I have a pro issue Kalas one I got from procyclingkitsales.com I can compare it to

[PLA]

Update on the Cheji skinsuit

Wore it for today's TT, which meant 110km round trip.

As with previous experience with Cheji bibs and that chamois, started getting discomfort after over three hours in saddle. Still survived the slog home into the head/crosswind.

Otherwise very comfortable with no straps digging into my shoulders.

The blue to white to orange gradient fade.

86cm inseam

And it did not crush my nuts, two hours aero on the hoods and drops, two hours causal ride home on the tops and hoods.
Not bibs but skinsuit. The bottom half finishes just below the belly button. TThe natural stop required a little effort.

When I put then on, thought the legs were long, but photo (which I have not got of phone) has them sitting at about the same length as M MAAP and S Pedal Mafia bibs I wore last week.

Mine came yesterday, really impressed from first impressions. I like the shape and density of the chamois, and the material is really stretchy and thin. Fits nicely! Time will tell if it holds up. Going to ride it today for the first time m

[lantz]

Any other _big boys_ in here?

I am 183cm (6ftish) and 107kg (235ishlbs) and have always struggled to scale cycling clothing sizing to my body. Don't mind wearing tight gear, but I've got XXL stuff from italian brands that fit more prohibitively than a size L jersey of an american maker.

So, my question is: has anyone of similar thiccboi status tried much of the known/good ali brands?

[raisinberry777]

Ordered a small haul from YKYWBike in the 11.11 sales. Chose YKYWBike since what I've had from them so far has been consistent in sizing and quality. Spexcel has been hit and miss on quality, sometimes it's great, other times it's terrible and sizing consistency between pieces is so-so. Happy with some of the cheaper pieces so trying some of the more premium pieces (e.g. Elastic Interface pad in the shorts).

YKYWBIKE Cycling Base Layer Men Undershirt Bicycle Bike Vest Summer
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005006157069096.htm

YKYWBIKE Cycling Bib Shorts Men Mountain Bottom With Elastic Interface Cushion
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005495749706.html

YKYWBIKE 2023 Men's MTB Bicycle Clothing Bike Jerseys Short Sleeve Pro Team Aero
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005476142982.html

Ykywbike Cycling Bib Shorts 3 4 Men 4 Hours Ride Padded Shorts
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005947951120.html

YKYWBIKE Autumn Cycling Jersey Breathable
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005001652429034.html

YKYWBIKE Cycling Short Socks Professional
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003727127197.html

Total cost was $118 USD after discounts. The store is also advertising a free winter cap and winter gloves for >$100 spend, so with some luck I'll end up with those too.

[eddietheengineer]

Ordered a small haul from YKYWBike in the 11.11 sales. Chose YKYWBike since what I've had from them so far has been consistent in sizing and quality. Spexcel has been hit and miss on quality, sometimes it's great, other times it's terrible and sizing consistency between pieces is so-so. Happy with some of the cheaper pieces so trying some of the more premium pieces (e.g. Elastic Interface pad in the shorts).

YKYWBIKE Cycling Base Layer Men Undershirt Bicycle Bike Vest Summer
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005006157069096.htm

YKYWBIKE Cycling Bib Shorts Men Mountain Bottom With Elastic Interface Cushion
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005495749706.html

YKYWBIKE 2023 Men's MTB Bicycle Clothing Bike Jerseys Short Sleeve Pro Team Aero
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005476142982.html

Ykywbike Cycling Bib Shorts 3 4 Men 4 Hours Ride Padded Shorts
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005947951120.html

YKYWBIKE Autumn Cycling Jersey Breathable
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005001652429034.html

YKYWBIKE Cycling Short Socks Professional
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003727127197.html

Total cost was $118 USD after discounts. The store is also advertising a free winter cap and winter gloves for >$100 spend, so with some luck I'll end up with those too.

I've slowly been stocking up on YKYWBIKE clothes, I have short and long sleeve jerseys as well as standard bibs and 3/4 length bibs, and have a base layer on the way. I haven't tried their socks yet but I have a variety of socks from different sellers on the way!

I've been attempting to not buy another set of thermal bibs and a thermal jersey but we'll see how long that lasts.

Edit: List of things I've tried (6' 1", 185lbs)

6 hour bibs - EU L (could be a bit longer on the thigh--maybe I'll try an XL? but great otherwise)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804421879566.html
note - here's link to Choice store that's cheaper: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805079818596.html

Short sleeve jersey - EU L
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832816604956.html

Long sleeve jersey - L (race fit, lightweight material)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800907658475.html

3/4 bibs - EU L YSPBZ863 (lightweight material, decent length upper calf)
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805761636368.html

[Wet Noodle]

Are there any recommendations for more casual, rugged, slightly baggy shorts/pants with decent pockets? You know, stuff for short(ish) rides and equally suited for off-the-bike time on stops or before/after rides (think commutes, shopping rides, moderate camping touring ...).

[sbellote]

Total cost was $118 USD after discounts. The store is also advertising a free winter cap and winter gloves for >$100 spend, so with some luck I'll end up with those too.

don't let just luck work... send a message to the store, asking about the gifts and if there's anything else they can add, like a sock or something
I've already got socks, laundry bags, and other small gifts in much cheaper orders, just by asking

[Pedaldancer]

I tried Santic, but wasn't convinced. Poor fit and models.
They sponsor or did sponsor Wanty-Gobert world tour team.
So they must have some good things.

They do have good shoes. I have a pair of them and they are pretty stiff although the model I bought does not provide carbon sole.


I pulled the trigger on an Ykywbike thermofleece jacket. I am very curious about the fit.
Although I managed to fit the wrong sized Spexcel jacket to me,  I took the 11/11 sale. Let's see. I asked the store whether the dimensions in the sizing table belong to body or clothing and the answer was clothing. That's an important information,especially for the very elastic fabrics.

[PLA]

YKYWBIKE Cycling Bib Shorts Men Mountain Bottom With Elastic Interface Cushion
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005495749706.html

I bought the elastic interface ykywbike bibs not too long ago also as an experiment. Pretty sure the elastic interface pad is fake. It's really entirely different from the dhb bibs I have, yet it's supposedly the same model elastic interface pad used in both. Completely different density, nowhere near as comfortable, seems sweatier, meh whatever, the quality of the bibs seem ok but I'm certain the pad is just a regular chinese crappy pad with some fake branding.

[PLA]

Update on the Cheji skinsuit

Wore it for today's TT, which meant 110km round trip.

As with previous experience with Cheji bibs and that chamois, started getting discomfort after over three hours in saddle. Still survived the slog home into the head/crosswind.

Otherwise very comfortable with no straps digging into my shoulders.

The blue to white to orange gradient fade.

86cm inseam

And it did not crush my nuts, two hours aero on the hoods and drops, two hours causal ride home on the tops and hoods.
Not bibs but skinsuit. The bottom half finishes just below the belly button. TThe natural stop required a little effort.

When I put then on, thought the legs were long, but photo (which I have not got of phone) has them sitting at about the same length as M MAAP and S Pedal Mafia bibs I wore last week.

Gave mine a whirl the other day, love the thing. Hopefully it holds up over time. I grabbed another for aud47 all up on the 11.11 and with some coins.

Really like the chamois a lot, think it's on par with my higher end chamois honestly. In saying that, I don't ride for over 3 hours often, so don't have any fair long ride comparison.

[nickobec]

Pretty sure the elastic interface pad is fake. It's really entirely different from the dhb bibs I have, yet it's supposedly the same model elastic interface pad used in both. Completely different density, nowhere near as comfortable, seems sweatier, meh whatever, the quality of the bibs seem ok but I'm certain the pad is just a regular chinese crappy pad with some fake branding.

The Elastic Interface pad, I have in my YKYWbike and Cheji bibs is the real thing, Paris HP, https://www.elasticinterface.com/cycling-pad/crossover/ which was the same pad in my older DHB Aeron bibs. The newer DHB Aeron bibs have a custom Elastic Interface pad (which is what you can do if you order enough pads from Elastic Interface (like DHB, Assos, Rapha and many more brands).

That said, the Paris HP is older entry level pad. There are much better Elastic Interface pads available, but much more expensive. Think of the Paris HP as the Tiagra of Elastic Interface range. So Chinese brands like YKYWbike, Cheji and Rion are using a cheaper name pad to sell the products as premium.

I do like the Paris HP pad, it works well for me.