Chinese cycling clothes

[thetallone]

oh actually that red pad you linked is similar to the black pad i was referring to. interestingly, this red pad variant is more expensive than the other one and i'm curious to know the difference with the black one!

On the other hand, this is the red pad I have
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008628157484.html

Aha! It seems that the more expensive one has a Elastic Interface chamois whereas the other two are their own? I’ll try one and see..

What’s the sizing like? Did the size guide work well for you?

[sproaty]

I've mainly used by Ali bibs for commuting and they've all been great, but I've only done 1-2hr rides max in them. No discomfort but if I'm going out on a longer ride I'll use something I know works well
At some point I'll have to bite the bullet and try a 6hr ride in some but I've not been doing many long rides lately and if I'm gonna go ride a sportive then I'm bringing out my best kit
also with winter coming I'll be swapping to tights at some point and I haven't bought many Chinese brands in tights, just shorts. I have some 7mesh "overtights" without a bib that have been great for nippy morning rides (or if it's been raining and I cba getting covered in mud splashes from the shitty cycle paths here) but they could extend my use of shorts into colder weather.
Probably not gonna have the chance for a longer ride now until early Nov, so hopefully I can try a 4-5hr ride using the 'red' pads many of you guys have been banging on about! I have these and they're great https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008628157484.html

[jhearrtot]

Aha! It seems that the more expensive one has a Elastic Interface chamois whereas the other two are their own? I’ll try one and see..

What’s the sizing like? Did the size guide work well for you?

yes, the sizing is pretty spot on. I'm 75kgs and I always follow their sizing guide based on my weight and the fit is excellent - not too tight/loose - just right!

[shoushou]

Thanks a lot!! I’ll have a look for the Italian pad! Any specific bib you prefer?

Thanks! Very interesting. Would this be one of the red pad? https://a.aliexpress.com/_EI0SFog

I really like the Darevie bibs with the Korean Lycra and the Elastic Interface chamois. It’s well positioned for me and I like the chamois.
Got the grey one on sale (the difference to the other colours is remarkable).
I just found this on AliExpress: C$57.81 | DAREVIE Cycling Bib Shorts Seamless 4.0 Italy ELASTIC-INTERFACE Pad Cycling Shorts Diamond Leg Gripper Men's Bretelelle Shorts
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mL1uNFT

[frenzen]

What’s the difference between the red and the blue pads for bike shorts? Aren’t the blue ones better for longer rides?

[kubackje]

Are there bibs that have chamois’ as comfortable as Assos or other premium brands? I’ve bought assos before but they are now almost or over 300€ per pair which is ridiculous…

I wouldn’t mind paying a bit, any recs?

Thanks

Pissei is under around 135€ with codes on their website and it's better then asoss. I buy many things of Ali but bib shorts are one of few that aren't even close to good European brands

[thetallone]

Pissei is under around 135€ with codes on their website and it's better then asoss. I buy many things of Ali but bib shorts are one of few that aren't even close to good European brands

Thanks, what codes?

I might just bite the bullet and see if any of the Ali brands work out. I guess for shorter 1-2hr rides you don’t need to be very picky, but during the season leading up to races I regularly do 4-5 hours and then you just need something extra comfortable 😂

[glepore]

Are there bibs that have chamois’ as comfortable as Assos or other premium brands? I’ve bought assos before but they are now almost or over 300€ per pair which is ridiculous…

I wouldn’t mind paying a bit, any recs?

Thanks

Almost all of the "Elastic Interface" bibs (some real, some copies) are good, as are these crazy cheap guys-https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805886380233.html?  They have knickers and tights too.

I've worn Assos for years. The pricing has always been crazy. In fairness, they seem to last almost forever if you have a few in rotation. But I'll buy these cheap guys from now on. The only thing is sizing. The cheap ones I linked are very true to Euro/American sizing similar  to Assos. Others are asian sized, I'm a s/m in Assos or Castelli but a L/xlg in some of those. Look at the charts are read the comments.

Another deal is the Ralpa jersey's mentioned above. Not nearly as tech as the Assos stuff, but they're nice, wearable, relaxed fit much like Rapha training jerseys, and best of all you can put them in the washer without worrying about the fancy zipper pull that Assos uses catching and destroying a $150 jersey.

[crazyravr]

I really like the Darevie bibs with the Korean Lycra and the Elastic Interface chamois. It’s well positioned for me and I like the chamois.
Got the grey one on sale (the difference to the other colours is remarkable).
I just found this on AliExpress: C$57.81 | DAREVIE Cycling Bib Shorts Seamless 4.0 Italy ELASTIC-INTERFACE Pad Cycling Shorts Diamond Leg Gripper Men's Bretelelle Shorts
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mL1uNFT

I wish the likes of Darevie or Inbike would STOP putting the dumb slogans on their stuff.

[TidyDinosaur]

I wish the likes of Darevie or Inbike would STOP putting the dumb slogans on their stuff.

Same here. I don't get it... They would sell more, just by doing less...
I messages Inbike about it. They said they would keep it in mind for the future.

[jhearrtot]

I wish the likes of Darevie or Inbike would STOP putting the dumb slogans on their stuff.

This is why I prefer Cheji other than their quality - you get an option sometimes with or without branding.

[Tijoe]

I wish the likes of Darevie or Inbike would STOP putting the dumb slogans on their stuff.

I have numerous jerseys and shorts with stupid idioms printed on them.  I usually wear them when I wear wind breakers or am riding alone, so I don't get comments from fellow riders, or "buying Chinese shaming"  despite the clothes being of high quality and comfortable to wear.

[bremerradkurier]

Pissei is under around 135€ with codes on their website and it's better then asoss. I buy many things of Ali but bib shorts are one of few that aren't even close to good European brands

Aside from the first four letters, awkward brand name for German speaking customers-literal translation is Urine Egg or even worse.

[Pedaldancer]

I have numerous jerseys and shorts with stupid idioms printed on them.  I usually wear them when I wear wind breakers or am riding alone, so I don't get comments from fellow riders, or "buying Chinese shaming"  despite the clothes being of high quality and comfortable to wear.

I have never received a comment in a way like "oh my god you're wearing shit Chinese clothes"

In fact I once got the comment "Oh you're wearing Darevie bibs  they are awesome, i also have them"

Most people don't even have one second left over to look for other people's clothes. That's more in our own heads...

[Ludo]

I complemented a guy yesterday in Santiago, Chili, not because he rode to the plaza vasca but because he had a nice darevie shirt on!