Chinese cycling clothes

[jhearrtot]

intersting your ZRSE Cycling Bib Shorts, it looks 100% like my rion one in terms of design, color and cut, only the padding is different.

here's another ZRSE bib similar to the Rion but with the green dolomiti pads
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006735510853.html

I've had this for more than a year now and it's good for like 1-2hrs of riding. Anything longer than that, the chamois is no longer comfortable, so I often use this for indoor riding instead.

[cramy]

here's another ZRSE bib similar to the Rion but with the green dolomiti pads
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006735510853.html

I've had this for more than a year now and it's good for like 1-2hrs of riding. Anything longer than that, the chamois is no longer comfortable, so I often use this for indoor riding instead.

I saw some bibs ykywbike having exactly the same design as the rion and zrse

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005008164162245.html

[Grumms]

About the Ali bibs, some of you tried to machine wash them? I know that expensive bibs should be washed by hand, but I wonder if the delicate program of our machines would not be ok.

[shaxberd]

I just tend to wash them with my regular laundry using the machine's default/eco cycle. Some prints suffer over time, ride quality hasn't.

[ediryppah]

About the Ali bibs, some of you tried to machine wash them? I know that expensive bibs should be washed by hand, but I wonder if the delicate program of our machines would not be ok.

I machine wash all my cycling gear. Can't say I've seen any damage. Might be something will survive slightly shorter but honestly if a garment can't survive a delicate wash program it's not worth having.

[Dan S.]

... I know that expensive bibs should be washed by hand.

I never hand washed my cycling clothing. I use my washing machine’s quick rinse program at 30 C. I also turn the clothes upside down.

[crazyravr]

About the Ali bibs, some of you tried to machine wash them? I know that expensive bibs should be washed by hand, but I wonder if the delicate program of our machines would not be ok.

Handwash? In 2025 machines and detergants?? NOT a chance!!!!
Run a gentle cycle. Zip up your jerseys so that nothing gets tangled in the zipper. Flip both jersey and the bibs inside out. Done.
Dry also on gentle cycle and hang up to dry completely.

[amacal1]

I find the concept of un-machine-washable cycling bibs to be funny. They get doused in salt, oil, taint-sweat, and rubbed vigorously for hours on end under my arse and against the side of my bike. But... oh, no! I couldn't possibly let them tumble around delicately in some water and suds for 45 minutes!

However, I think the dryer is the real clothing killer. Keep the heat as absolutely low as possible for all of the polymers, foams, glues, etc.

[kubackje]

I just put all my gear into machine dryer. No problem.

[Merry]

About the Ali bibs, some of you tried to machine wash them? I know that expensive bibs should be washed by hand, but I wonder if the delicate program of our machines would not be ok.

Get a cheap delicates mesh bag and toss all of your cycling gear in there. Problem solved and it'll prolong the clothing's life.

[raisinberry777]

My sizing
Jersey: Asia S / Euro XS
Bibs: Asia M / Euro S

Chest: 89 cm
Waist: 77cm
174cm/70kg.

A tale of three Rockbros pieces:

The shorts

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009338554425.html

These Rockbros shorts are the biggest tease. When I opened the packet and tried them on, I thought I'd struck gold. The lycra felt excellent, padding was plush, sizing was absolutely spot on and the straps are a lovely, stretchy material. First impressions were outstanding. Seamless cut looks super clean.

Then I rode in them, and here comes the letdown...

... the leg grippers! They're woeful. They would ride up the leg straight away, causing bunching and chafing. Couldn't believe it - they'd got everything else absolutely right, and then fucked it all up with the leg grippers. If Rockbros fixed those they'd have a truly excellent pair of shorts on their hands, but for now, it's disappointment. Thankfully the returns process was simple as.

The jersey

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008681761051.html

This is the one. The duck's nuts. The dog's bollocks. Potentially the first piece of kit I've ever bought off AliExpress that's genuinely good. And like, not just 'good for the money', but genuinely really damn good. My only (only!) criticism is that it doesn't have a zipped pocket, but I can live just fine without that. Material is excellent, sleeve length is just right for me, quality of lycra is fantastic, and the fit - chef's kiss. Only available in white and black. Even the branding looks decent.

The other shorts (not pictured)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008683327385.html

Very good for a pair of cheap bib shorts with a pocket. Definitely a step up from the cheap YKYWBike bib shorts and close to their mid-price ones. Not plagued by the same leg gripper issue that I had on the more premium pair, these use a much better gripper. Quality of lycra and padding is quite good. This is, overall, a good budget pick.

[crazyravr]

My sizing
Jersey: Asia S / Euro XS
Bibs: Asia M / Euro S

Chest: 89 cm
Waist: 77cm
174cm/70kg.

A tale of three Rockbros pieces:

The shorts

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009338554425.html

These Rockbros shorts are the biggest tease. When I opened the packet and tried them on, I thought I'd struck gold. The lycra felt excellent, padding was plush, sizing was absolutely spot on and the straps are a lovely, stretchy material. First impressions were outstanding. Seamless cut looks super clean.

Then I rode in them, and here comes the letdown...

... the leg grippers! They're woeful. They would ride up the leg straight away, causing bunching and chafing. Couldn't believe it - they'd got everything else absolutely right, and then fucked it all up with the leg grippers. If Rockbros fixed those they'd have a truly excellent pair of shorts on their hands, but for now, it's disappointment. Thankfully the returns process was simple as.

Good on you for posting pics. I think I will start doing this too to show how things fit. I can tell right away that those bibs you have on are WAY too short just standing up. When you get on the bike and things start to move they will only ride up.

The jersey is the one I was eyeing myself as well. Decided to go with LaPassione (same mesh design for the hot hot weather days).

[triglav]

Could you share a link to this? My wife would be interested in checking this out.

Sorry this is a bit late, it's these https://a.aliexpress.com/_EII4FgI
The droptail is a bonus for longer rides when you need to pee.

[Tijoe]

So much focus on Bib shorts.  I really dislike bib shorts.  The only time I ever wore them was racing time trials.  Otherwise, I seldom could find a pair that I liked.  I haven't worn bibs in over 30 years.   I have so many reasons why I dislike them....  Just ranting!

[ZacItaly15]

my 2 cents

I bought a pair of Fualrny bib all black with excellent imitation of Elastic Interface chamois (https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005007474899954.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.12.6703OdMkOdMknL&algo_pvid=4360b097-94ec-4be8-a52e-35f7b62882ba&algo_exp_id=4360b097-94ec-4be8-a52e-35f7b62882ba-11&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%222%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21EUR%2130.44%219.67%21%21%21249.50%2179.28%21%402103868817581789142881219eb359%2112000040904359957%21sea%21IT%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3Aa52135e8%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000174221280&curPageLogUid=ozZI6eTJydfA&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005007474899954%7C_p_origin_prod%3A)

the price is ridicoulous low, less than 10euro.
So far, it's the best bib I have even ridden in my life. (I have Castelli, Biemme, Sportful, Santini in my wardrobe...)
The chamois is thick but very confy and after 7hrs of riding my butt was fine!
I bought a second pair with white shoulder.
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