Chinese cycling clothes

[kubackje]

Would you mind sharing the links ?
I tried 3 Spexcel ones, but I'm overcooking in them.

The only great winter(when no rain) jacket I did buy were called Runchita, and I'm still using them as from 2019
They are unfortunately not available anymore.
These are not the same, but I didn't try as they don't have the S size:  https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ey8xBmR

Winter
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJNwtdv

Autumn
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwSeIMT my favorite

[TidyDinosaur]

I bought these for winter / rainy rides but they are crap... Sweat stays in so you are drenched after a while... Really uncomfortable...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001296267014.html

[sbellote]

I bought these for winter / rainy rides but they are crap... Sweat stays in so you are drenched after a while... Really uncomfortable...

is it really waterproof? It seems it's hard to have a waterproof/resistant fabric AND breathable, it's found only on more expensive clothes
don't know if the spexcel jackets from kubackjeee are better, would be good to know

I always have issues with that, with these kinds of winter clothing.
I sweat too much, and I need breathable fabrics otherwise I'll be drenched in no time. What I end up doing is layering up, and always leaving some opening on the zipper to try to cool down, but after awhile in the ride I tend to open a lot the zipper to cool down, and when it starts to get cold then I close again
annoying, but it's what works. Always wondered if a more expensive jacket would give me the breathability, but at least here it's just too much money, so I prefer to be annoyed 

[TidyDinosaur]

I don't know if they are waterproof. I bought 2 of these and wore one 1 time and I will probably never wear them again... Money wasted...

[kubackje]

is it really waterproof? It seems it's hard to have a waterproof/resistant fabric AND breathable, it's found only on more expensive clothes
don't know if the spexcel jackets from kubackjeee are better, would be good to know

I always have issues with that, with these kinds of winter clothing.
I sweat too much, and I need breathable fabrics otherwise I'll be drenched in no time. What I end up doing is layering up, and always leaving some opening on the zipper to try to cool down, but after awhile in the ride I tend to open a lot the zipper to cool down, and when it starts to get cold then I close again
annoying, but it's what works. Always wondered if a more expensive jacket would give me the breathability, but at least here it's just too much money, so I prefer to be annoyed 

I don't even count that it will be waterproof and good breathable at the same time. For this you need a top class membrane. And the best I could are polish brand jmp sport - https://sklep.jmpsport.pl/sporty/246-2618-x2-kurtka-rowerowa-meska-40000-jmp-2415820012108.html#/4-rozmiar-xl/30-kolor-ciemny_niebieski - this is the only rain jacket that does not make me wet under. But since I do not like to ride in the rain that much I need those spexcels for colder days and they do the job perfectly. The winter one I am sure will be good on a little rain

[kbernstein]

PSA: Not chinese but the decathlon RC500 is often on sale at 30€ in europe and has excellent reviews. Not sure why there would be a need to gamble on ali

[MattL]

Little updates after some months of usage,
i can confirm the quality of this Darevie's jersey, i'll probably buy another one of the next season.


This bib from Spexcel, instead, is not convincing me completely, i mean it's really good looking and practical with all the pockets but i wouldn't use it for 3+ hours ride. (while its marketed for 7 hours ones)

[Crash217]

Anyone found some good cycling socks on AliEx with a silicone band around the top to help keep them from sliding down?  Bonus points if they are available in size 39/40.

[sbellote]

Anyone found some good cycling socks on AliEx with a silicone band around the top to help keep them from sliding down?  Bonus points if they are available in size 39/40.

some pages ago there was some discussion and recommendations, I think 2-3 pages back

[paldo]

I also have some Darevie and loved it. Once in awhile I see them goes on sale and bought it just in case.

Little updates after some months of usage,
i can confirm the quality of this Darevie's jersey, i'll probably buy another one of the next season.

[carbonazza]

Based on a recent comment here, I'm just trying these on a bike trip:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ev2fVmF

And they are great. They are summer socks, so very thin.
The shipping to Belgium was very fast.

Anyone found some good cycling socks on AliEx with a silicone band around the top to help keep them from sliding down?  Bonus points if they are available in size 39/40.

[Froglover825]

Based on a recent comment here, I'm just trying these on a bike trip:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ev2fVmF

And they are great. They are summer socks, so very thin.
The shipping to Belgium was very fast.

All these socks only go up to size 45 which sucks, can't find any that are size eu 46 on ali

[kbernstein]

And even then, a 39-45 sock is kind of a joke. No such thing exists, they are probably loose if you are a 39 and will be tight and uncomfortable at 45

[Pedaldancer]

  the Darevie bibs increased the prize ... its now more than double now, for € is 74... is this only for my account the case?
Also the jersey got much much much more expensive ?!
Even though I like them .. but that's not possible...I won't buy them again.

[TidyDinosaur]

the Darevie bibs increased the prize ... its now more than double now, for € is 74... is this only for my account the case?
Also the jersey got much much much more expensive ?!
Even though I like them .. but that's not possible...I won't buy them again.

I also saw that. It's probably just temporary...
You can find them from other stores much cheaper. They are the cheapest in the "Choice" section... Jersey is now about 17 USD before the 2 USD discount.