Chinese cycling clothes

[Dan S.]

Has anyone tried this bodysuit yet https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008691687841.html?
It was recommended to me, but I'm not sure if it’s any good. Thanks!

For such price I highly doubt it will be any good.

[Dennaive]

I’ve grabbed a personalized cycling jersey from them before, mostly because I liked being able to tweak the design without needing a big team order. The fabric held up well on long rides and the colors didn’t fade after washing. If you’re picky about fit or want your group to look coordinated without spending a fortune, their setup makes it pretty easy to dial things in.

[frenzen]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092545996.html

this might be the supposedly the cheapest EI pads, although they arent advertising them as such.

He made a video about it, and I saw one picture of them on reviews. They could be fake EI Paris HP tho.

[oxidizer]

Hi guys! Anyone has experience or thoughts on these Bont-style chinese road bike  shoes?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011778631684.html

[alfiomotrambo]

Hi guys! Anyone has experience or thoughts on these Bont-style chinese road bike  shoes?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011778631684.html

Shoes are one thing I wouldn't cheap out on, you can find pretty good deal for some good shoes of some well known brand; At least get some popular one on alix, this one seems solid https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008012722872.html

[srf0638]

Hi guys! Anyone has experience or thoughts on these Bont-style chinese road bike  shoes?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011778631684.html

I'm fairly curious myself.

I had a pair of Hyper City Sports Bont-alikes at one point. Stiff sole, comfortable last shape for my somewhat flipper-like feet, light weight, but the upper wore through where it attached to the sole on one side in a matter of weeks. (I think there was a pretty significant scuff where I missed a clip-in or something like that, but still, my actual Bont Vaypor S have held up just fine to like two years of that.). Bont closeouts are decently priced in the US if you can find your size and don't mind potentially funny colors.

[Dan S.]

So you're saying I should go for something more expensive, even on AliExpress? Like this one?
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008662129206.html

Or do you have any brands to recommend?

I would say a little more expensive ones could probably have a better chamois, little better materials. I wouldn’t expect much from a 30 USD suit.

Personally I am very happy with Spexcel stuff. Though I do not own their speedsuit, it might be worth taking a look: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009454931469.html. Yes, it’s quite a bit more expensive, but since now there is the March sale, the price might be a bit easier to swallow.

[jhearrtot]

Hi guys! Anyone has experience or thoughts on these Bont-style chinese road bike  shoes?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011778631684.html

I've been wanting to try bont for sometime because I have a wide and flat feet. Currently using Lake CX238 on Wide model and been happy so far.

I might give this a try but I noticed there are two different sizing tables so you might want to confirm that before getting one.

[Pedaldancer]

Hi guys! Anyone has experience or thoughts on these Bont-style chinese road bike  shoes?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011778631684.html

I don't know this specific model, but Boodun as shoe company is fine. I had 2 pairs of SPD shoes for quite some time.. they died because i walked to much (commuting) and at some point the sole was completely gone at the heel.
The sizing.. well I had EU41, I am used to have Northwave shoes also in EU41 as well as Shimano.  Maybe it helps?

[sgm_look]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092545996.html

this might be the supposedly the cheapest EI pads, although they arent advertising them as such.

He made a video about it, and I saw one picture of them on reviews. They could be fake EI Paris HP tho.

It's a fake Paris HP that Spexcel put in their bibs last year. Source: I have a pair in Spexcel bib tights - decent for an outdoor training ride under 40mi but not as comfortable as a legitimate pad. EI must've sent cease and desists because most of the bigger Ali brands aren't doing fake EI pads anymore, with some using legit EI pads and some shifting to mediocre alternative pads (i.e. Spexcel). I'd recommend bib shorts with legit EI pads.

[impmonkey]

Anyone have any recommendations for more casual active/bike shirts/jerseys with pockets
Looking for something I can commute to the gym with and workout in without looking silly.

[impmonkey]

Hmm link takes me to a road Jersey. I'll look at some MTB jerseys.

These look good but have that stupid banner on the back
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0WA8hx

Ykyw also make these in long sleeve but not short .....
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNSB2Kz

[frenzen]

It's a fake Paris HP that Spexcel put in their bibs last year. Source: I have a pair in Spexcel bib tights - decent for an outdoor training ride under 40mi but not as comfortable as a legitimate pad. EI must've sent cease and desists because most of the bigger Ali brands aren't doing fake EI pads anymore, with some using legit EI pads and some shifting to mediocre alternative pads (i.e. Spexcel). I'd recommend bib shorts with legit EI pads.

Awesome will have to go with another brand instead. Thank you!

[johnnyboy4711]

Went and bought some darevie gear for a trip to Calpe in a few weeks.
lets hope i get them in time and the fit is as per the size chart!

Was on then fence on ykyw and inbike(nice stuff) and but decided to go with Darevie.

I am 178cm and 93kg so no climber!!!

bibs (2XL)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006613541893.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.46.53b818029NrIs3&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw

Long and short jerseys(3XL) 1 per
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005561105339.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.16f41802pJORw4&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006608356666.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.1c5e1802QJZZAy


Went for rstance base layer x2
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005991028411.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.29.6f6f18025ESxEc

darevie cap
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007799415331.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.5c211802mQaI2X&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw

and some aero gloves

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009476810757.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.60251802btwVfP

[Shinobi_77]

So you're saying I should go for something more expensive, even on AliExpress? Like this one?
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005008662129206.html

Or do you have any brands to recommend?

I've been enjoying 2 skinsuits from Ali so far.
https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/1005008414330068.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.6.1386QfLNQfLN30&algo_pvid=ee25c59a-393b-446b-b2bd-b0cf353adb7a&algo_exp_id=ee25c59a-393b-446b-b2bd-b0cf353adb7a-5&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22spu_best_type%22%3A%22price%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21JPY%2150937%2113538%21%21%212177.50%21578.71%21%40212a70c017742283680585995e1ec2%2112000044950884658%21sea%21JP%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A4c1e0d0a%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000197845706&curPageLogUid=wmUXGhGljPPj&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005008414330068%7C_p_origin_prod%3A&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw
- Very good fit and perfect for long days in the hot weather, only down is the rather small single pocket on the back.
https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/4000411945210.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.7.24f7dLbvdLbvEu&algo_pvid=eaa75454-f5e6-423e-bf2f-b31901e16076&algo_exp_id=eaa75454-f5e6-423e-bf2f-b31901e16076-6&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22214%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21JPY%217058%215223%21%21%2143.80%2132.41%21%402102eaa317742283568298589e21b0%2110000001770658247%21sea%21JP%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A4c1e0d0a%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000201761110&curPageLogUid=cG6BiXwVQD2S&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A4000411945210%7C_p_origin_prod%3A&tblci=GiAVopNGx94PfImHdB0QhQ6T_GgBTd1a8RHSIJKeKs0QtiDA9m4orM3p4Ma8qrgaMPi_Rw
- OK and less stretchy skinsuit. Using for early morning hot summer rides up to 2 hours long. Only downside is the leggripper which is stiched on, not too comfortable.
Now I have the BCBE skinsuit on order and will report back once I did receive it.