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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
recently got 2 new pieces from YKYW this shirt which the fabric seems a bit different then the others I have from them, nice touch and comfortable, good fit. and this windvest which I'm honestly impressed. The fabric is light and comfortable, it has a type of lycra on the cuffs which help a lot with putting on/taking off, it's well ventilated but I still was well protected from the wind and cold (7 deg C riding with base layer+jersey+windvest, and all good) It's a major upgrade on the old windvest I got from them (one of the cheapest) it's just first impressions and still need to check the durability, but it seems good by now YKYWbike: Love the atheistic of their jerseys, but realising they are deteriorating faster the most others jerseys ie 10 to 15 rides and they are worse that jerseys bought over 5 years ago with 50 or more rides in them. Bought their Korea lycra cargo bibs, first impressions great, so I bought a second pair with the Elastic Interface pad, but again after regular use (maybe 20 rides each) the soft, compressive lycra is a little harsh and lost some compression. Really rate their base layers and socks.nice post and thanks for sharing the experience! interesting take on the YKYW, for me it's the other way around, some of the best experience and like 70% of my weardrobe it's from them... the shirts seem to loosen quicker, but still get 1,5yrs on them until it starts to be bad to wear.. but the bibs I got from them are all still good and compressing well, even after over 2yrs of weekly use The first one you linked. I don't really do rides under 3 hours so I'm skeptical of any "good for short rides only" reviewsyeah, I have these ones in blue with the purple chamois (Venom90 it seems to be named). The quality is very good, and to be honest seems to be the best at this price range, fits very well, it's comfortable.. all good For me it works really well for 3-4 hours, above that starts to get a bit harsh. But be aware I'm 62kg  lol
June 09, 2023, 10:47:50 AM |
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Re: Chinese cycling clothes
I need new cycling jerseys for road biking. What's the latest word on DAREVIE and SPEXCEL?Take some time to read the last ~5 pages, there's a bunch of reviews and feedback about both these brands and YKYWBike too From my experience, Ykywbike and Darevie are the way to go, more trustworthy products and good aftersales - I always can negotiate some extra coupon when placing an order (except over big sales, like right now), and the few issues I had I could work out through the chat and get some discount or gift in the next order. Now, Spexcel also has nice quality (I have 3 jerseys here and all good >1,5yr of use) but lately I've seen diverging opinions, some people having quality issues with them. Also, the aftersales is bad, they don't talk much on the chat and the time I had issues (dimensions different from the size table) I could only work it out with a dispute. So although I still look for their products, I take it a bit more as a gamble than the others... The 22.70 is indeed the normal price I also see when I go trough the shop itself. But in the Android app on the main page I these "Super Deals". Prices here are lower but most of the time the colours and/or sizes are restricted... The price I see now is 18.89 USD. There is for example an even lower price for these shirts, but only available in red or orange and sizes M and up. I need S so I could not use that. Price for those is 15.59 USD at the moment.yeah, the account level influences from what I know, but also changes according to product and color/size, there are very specific promotions looking at the Super Deals page is always good practice, Darevie, Ykywbike and Rion have been doing frequent sales there with special prices, but also limited quantities, so need to be quick June 13, 2023, 11:04:19 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
For not much more depending on your local tax, the BXT carbon gravel frame is going for sub $400 USD right now.I'd warn to stay away from BXT. They've made a really bad name for themselves, at least here in Brazil, over the last 1-2yrs A lot of broken frames cases, both road or mtb, and then really bad aftersales. When they're contacted for warranty (Aliexpress store) they just ghost the buyer, or they threaten to only fulfill if the buyer deletes all bad comments about it made on Aliexpress and social media and another power meter special, this time crank dual sided Magene P325 CS on Zrace arms https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004037853598.htmlinteresting collab! I have the P325CS complete set - the one from Kickstarter years ago - and although many people had issues, mine always worked really well, and the power is on par with my smart trainer (a Dare2Ride, seems the same as JetBlack Volt or Zwift Hub) but at that pricepoint, I believe the P505 or the Sigeyi sets (posted a while back), are better options June 14, 2023, 07:02:32 AM |
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!
Or with the Sigeyi power meter: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001610276169.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.1.21407718DSiMjz&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.291025.0,pvid:3a31664b-9584-47c6-aa29-4022fe311d4a,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238114%231999&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21482.79%21381.4%21%21%21%21%21%402103246416866521913423919e4785%2112000016800648650%21rec%21BE%21768088907 The zrace crank and sigeyi powermeter that I purchased (sram 3-bolt) has a design flaw that broke the waterproof seal of the powermeter and ruin the board. I do not know if other interfaces have the same issue, but would assume they do. Sigeyi claimed they have asked for this model to not be advertised together, but sellers continue to do so. Attached is an image of where the crank arm touches the power meter. June 14, 2023, 12:21:03 PM |
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Re: disc brake recommendations
If you're using 105, why not use shimano hydro calipers? Maybe a used set or a local new-take-off set? Cable disc calipers are OK, but if you have the option, go hydro. Ltwoo also just released a hydro groupset, so you may be able to get the calipers by themselves. Initial reviews appear to be pretty good and take shimano pads. June 14, 2023, 08:30:53 PM |
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Re: reccomend me 380mm non-intergrated aero handlebar
There are a couple of od2 cockpits available.. What about this? In the overview it's written 400mm for smallest size but if you look on the detailed spec you see it's 380mm.. the 400mm is valid on the drops, so you have the slight flare also. Toseek store told me to look on firespider store. He/she told me they belong together but firespider has the superior quality. However...i had a firespider cockpit (a different one) in my hands today. My impression was very good. Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! 140,61€ 30%OFF | T1000 Carbon Fibre Bicycle Handlebar Black Road Bicycles Carbon Road Handlebar OD2 Integrated Carbon Handlebar With Stem 31.8mm https://a.aliexpress.com/_Eu5j1wz June 18, 2023, 12:15:07 PM |
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Re: reccomend me 380mm non-intergrated aero handlebar
Just go with doyenne prime from wiggle tbh, i have them on two of my bikes and they get the job done.
June 20, 2023, 07:24:01 AM |
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Re: reccomend me 380mm non-intergrated aero handlebar
I just got a set of these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004065727692.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.8148356.13.125e58d6WlOaer&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21NZD%21NZ%24%20277.45%21NZ%24%20194.22%21%21%21%21%21%4021038edf16875699224342016edf09%2112000027923381883%21sh%21NZ%21784578575 The 380mm ones are 360mm at the hoods and 380mm at the drops. I have only just installed them and haven't even had a chance to go for a ride yet but overall they seem nice enough. June 23, 2023, 08:27:36 PM |
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Re: wheels for larger tire widths
Before wider rims existed there was no other option. I've mounted 38mm Gravel King SKs on 19mm inner rims and they survived the flint hills of Kansas without issue. This is likely a mounting issue unrelated to the inner width.
July 06, 2023, 08:23:18 AM |
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Re: Shimano groups on AliEx
They can be yes, because they don't come in the box and are (contract breaching?) OEM stocks bought in bulk
July 07, 2023, 06:37:48 AM |
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