Chinese cycling clothes

[xHardz]

See lots of hype on YKYW so grabbed a pair of bibs and have had them for a couple of months now.

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005222394804.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.1ebd1802PQnp1s&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

Usually use them for 60-90min rides on the trainer, but have also taken them on a few outside rides.

Really comfortable, the grippers/legs stay put and the strap style is great considering <$30 AUD amazing value really. Ridden ~2 a week and just throw in the washing machine, no signs of wear or issues thus far.

[ediryppah]

See lots of hype on YKYW so grabbed a pair of bibs and have had them for a couple of months now.

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005222394804.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.1ebd1802PQnp1s&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

Usually use them for 60-90min rides on the trainer, but have also taken them on a few outside rides.

Really comfortable, the grippers/legs stay put and the strap style is great considering <$30 AUD amazing value really. Ridden ~2 a week and just throw in the washing machine, no signs of wear or issues thus far.

That pad is not as good as the EI pad they have sometimes, but it's decent for short rides.
I also did 90 minutes outdoor yesterday with the cheap pad and felt absolutely no discomfort. I do feel some discomfort when using that pad on the trainer though (but I do with a pair of Assos bibs too to be fair)

[crazyravr]

See lots of hype on YKYW so grabbed a pair of bibs and have had them for a couple of months now.

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005222394804.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.1ebd1802PQnp1s&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm

Usually use them for 60-90min rides on the trainer, but have also taken them on a few outside rides.

Really comfortable, the grippers/legs stay put and the strap style is great considering <$30 AUD amazing value really. Ridden ~2 a week and just throw in the washing machine, no signs of wear or issues thus far.

I myself have few of these now. Absolutely love them even on long 8h gravel rides they perform great, for me. When they have a sale for the red pad ones, I might pick up a set to try, but for now and at $20CDN these were amazing buy. i bought a pair, tried them out on the trainer and outside, promptly bough 3 more pairs.

[crazyravr]

Anyone can recommend some half-finger gloves? Some Rockbros ones look nice, as do some YKYWbike ones. But, The YKYWbike ones are kinda expensive and I hate Rockbros massive branding.

I got these because I cannot stand padded gloves. These are a great fit and fantastic grip.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002711419366.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.5e2baa17kXY59e&algo_pvid=15fe1713-1c51-4af9-b4b1-5995c142949b&algo_exp_id=15fe1713-1c51-4af9-b4b1-5995c142949b-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22100%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%2119.25%2118.28%21%21%2113.57%2112.89%21%402103245417446386675276238e440b%2112000032894042817%21sea%21CA%212636794567%21X&curPageLogUid=uCV4gBBhSh6J&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

[tbgallant]

Anybody have any good experiences/reccomendations for mountain bike shorts on Ali? 

Ideally something with good fit/range of movement and a well thought out waist closure (good velcro, belt, adjustable).

Thanks!

[buttcrack]

I myself have few of these now. Absolutely love them even on long 8h gravel rides they perform great, for me. When they have a sale for the red pad ones, I might pick up a set to try, but for now and at $20CDN these were amazing buy. i bought a pair, tried them out on the trainer and outside, promptly bough 3 more pairs.

are the red padded ones better? can you please provide a link.

BTW are there any more brands that are good for at least 5 hours ride and have sidepockets?

[pushpush]

Anybody have any good experiences/reccomendations for mountain bike shorts on Ali? 

Ideally something with good fit/range of movement and a well thought out waist closure (good velcro, belt, adjustable).

Thanks!

Just get some good bib shorts and be happy. Belts and velcro and adjustability are all pointless. Nothing has better fit and range of movement than some stretchy fabric.

[kubackje]

are the red padded ones better? can you please provide a link.

BTW are there any more brands that are good for at least 5 hours ride and have sidepockets?

I have inbike with sidepockets and really like them

[eeney]

Cheji bib shorts, does anyone know the difference between the two models?  I've had older Cheji before and really like them, comfortable and lasted a long time. However, then Cheji seemed to disappear, and now they're back with a new Aliexpress store.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008761784076.html - I have purchased these and really like them, comfortable and good quality, I did a 120km ride in them a few weeks ago. Long ride, sweaty, but very comfortable.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008777419352.html - This model is very slightly more expensive, but I can't understand the difference. Would love to hear feedback if anyone has tried them.

[jhearrtot]

Cheji bib shorts, does anyone know the difference between the two models?  I've had older Cheji before and really like them, comfortable and lasted a long time. However, then Cheji seemed to disappear, and now they're back with a new Aliexpress store.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008761784076.html - I have purchased these and really like them, comfortable and good quality, I did a 120km ride in them a few weeks ago. Long ride, sweaty, but very comfortable.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008777419352.html - This model is very slightly more expensive, but I can't understand the difference. Would love to hear feedback if anyone has tried them.

you'll look like a hotdog on the 2nd one - i think it's seamless (no stitching) if that's what's it is called

[zxcvbnmjm]

I spoke to the elastic interface sales rep at china cycle and he told me not all chinese brands use fake elastic interface, but a lot do.

He was only able to confirm with me that Monton and YKYW use real EI pads and wasnt sure about the rest. He doesnt personally deal with domestic sales so he wasnt totally sure.

He also said that a lot of the brands using fake EI pads will call them 'double arrow' instead of 'Elastic Interface'(but this might only be within China. Maybe they can get away with it on Aliexpress?)

I visited Darevie's booth too and checked their pads and they look real(to me). Didnt see spexcel but if i have a suspicion that theirs are real too. I also checked some OEM manufacturers at the expo and did notice a difference in quality at some of them and one of them also used the words 'double arrow'(in chinese) when explaining their products to me.

Anyway, good to know and thought it would be useful to pass this information on!

[wektor115]

Does anyone have recommendations for jerseys that look nice? Some colorful ones.

[SillyMochi]

Thank you for sharing this. It's unbiased, hands-on information like this, that makes this forum so valuable. Greatly appreciated!

[Ludo]

Does anyone have recommendations for jerseys that look nice? Some colorful ones.

I have the darevie stuff, I like it but I am lacking serious reference points

[snack]

Does anyone have recommendations for jerseys that look nice? Some colorful ones.

Search up PASMAAP on Ali. They make MAAP dupes. Quality is good and decent for a fraction of the price.

I have a jacket, and two jerseys from them. Gotta size up one as it is Asia sizing. I’m a USA medium so I go for PASMAAP Large.