thanks for the quick replies,
I imagined it would be limited, but that there'd be some way of downloading and making it work abroad..
but if it's really blocked then not worth it
I was looking at powermeter and other electronics too, so those are out of question then... bummer

Yes it’s different. I’m from North America and am here in China for holiday. I asked Magene and they said the maps would not work if I purchased the Chinese version.

Yep, that's true. I have a Chinese C706 (I live in China) and it only has China maps with no ability to install maps for any other country.

Others have already mentioned C706/C606 not working already. But I'll also mention this while at it - don't also get your hopes up for powermeters as well. Magene told me that they make Chinese versions of those too, so the new pedals or buying the crankset also won't work.

There really aren't many options with long thighs, I think that's the main point where chinese bibs are still lacking
but try taking a look at the Lameda Starlight, I've posted about them some time ago, maybe worth searching this topic
I have a number of bibs from Ykyw, Darevie, Spexcel, and this Lameda is the longest thigh/inseam, while also really high quality overall - fabric, pad, finishing, everything
it's a bit more expensive than most these other brands, but during sales it's worth checking out

I'm 176cm and 55-60kg. I used to buy Castelli in S. I chose sizes based on reviews and the sizing charts.
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Not compressive enough for my spindly legs. Then I got a small pair which ride up too high. I also had some issues with curling at the leg openings.

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Does anyone have wheel bags from aliexpress? Sick of playing careful tetris to put my bike in my car. Tons of options but I don't know what to look for.
I don't want to disassemble rotors and cassettes, and preferably I want to put 50mm gravel tires without deflating them

West Biking seems to have some different model offers, maybe worth a look. Not sure about the price, though, could be that you find something used locally which is similar priced
I had a bike bag from Nooyah brand and they have pretty good products, I didn't find only the 'wheel bag' on Aliexpress though. Last year I went to China and ended up bringing a full bike back with me, for easier travel I bought a Nooyah bike bag (ended up selling it right after).

but, if your main focus is only padding and protection, not having a proper handle, the plastic protection that wheel manufactures ship inside their boxes can possibly be enough...
maybe go to your local bike shop and ask them for these kind of packings, usually it's just throw away from new wheels that are installed

Got a link to those? It's the same insert that Cheji uses and also by far my favorite.

I got it from a 'Sports Choice Mega Store' in one of those flash sales, so sharing the link won't make sense also it was 1yr ago so probably doesn't even work anymore
even though Lameda is usually more expensive, I got it for a good price. I suggest taking a look at the Lameda official store, and then keep a look out for the sales that appear as recommendations
the Starlight is the cheapest model I think, it's the one with a 'no crown no glory' writing in the back

saddles are 100% personal, so always be careful with other people's recommendations
most of the 'comfort' comes from the shape of your butt interacting with the shape of the saddle (and, of course, bikefit adjustments, riding style, movement, materials, etc etc)

all that said, you might need to spend a bit and try some different shapes and adjustments (height, fore/aft) before you find comfort
good news is that on Ali you can try a number of different shapes for very cheap, and when you find the shape you like then you look for a better model and spend a bit more.. or even buy from a reputable brand on your local bike shop

I use that same Ryet 3D with the 'pro stealth' shape and it fits me really well, been like 2yrs I believe, still good
there's plenty of comments about the friction of the 3D material, I myself didn't experience it, but it can explain the 'burn' you feel when moving. Maybe 3D is not the way to go.

I have 2 Ryet saddles, my 'pro stealth' one will be 2yrs in next March and it's still holding up, as comfortable as ever. One of the best items I bought on Aliexpress, for sure

regarding different designs, not sure if there's any 'equivalence sheet' ready, but I highly suggest checking Ryet's store, I believe they have the bigger lineup in 3D saddles so maybe you can find the shape you're looking for there.
this one looks similar to the Nago, but not quitly the same https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006994952096.html

now, of course comfort and position are always dependent on each one's body-saddle combination, but I find the 'Pro Stealth' shape works really well for a more aero position, hips rotated forward
the wider nose kinda provides 2 support points for you to rotate forward and put weight in the nose, and for me it's reasonably comfortable

Is there anywhere or has anyone identified which saddles are copies of which?

I'm after a sharply tapering flat saddle with a relatively broad nose, like a Flite or a Nago Evo R4. Most of these seem to be obvious power or pro stealth copies, which just don't taper correctly to be able to get your hips rotated forward.

opened the topic and then vanished... lol
in oct/13 I crashed and broke my collarbone, was pretty fast but on the bike side I got lucky, it slid so scratched a bit on the left side but nothing broke, just aesthetic damage
totally my fault, was on a descent at 50kph+ and got distracted, hit a big rock in the middle of the road, the bike jumped, I lost control and hit the ground
so, now I'm out and only next year I'll be able to ride again... focus is on recovery lol

*added a photo of the bike to the first post

U ask about the bike after you bought it? Would be better to ask before, but I don't think anyone here heard about "sunspeed" if no one mentioned.

it wasn't totally unknown to me before... the Sunpeed brand is sold in Brazil, they were present in the last annual bike shows, and my local mechanic (who is the best in town) sells them, so I got some idea of its' quality
also, in China it's a well known brand, the store I went to spoke really well of it (they also carried Camp, Winspace and Elves), and some of the guys that went to the store to ride and pass time, were on sunpeed bikes

so my intent was more to find out about the background
many of these chinese companies have multiple brands under them, or sell under different names depending on the country/market.. so that's what I wanted to know if people got more info on

A good chunk of bikes prices in the west comes from shipping, so you saved money there. 105 di2 doesn't cost OEMs nearly as much as retail. Alu wheels are virtually worthless, and you probably have awful tyres too. So you probably have an entry level frame which is more likely than not perfectly fit for purpose.
If you want the bike to feel nicer, put tpu tubes with gp5000 tyres, it will transform the bike. Next would be to buy carbon wheels. The good thing being if you don't like the frame too much, you can recycle the group and wheels into a new bike.

as commented it's 105 mech, R7120
tyres are Maxxis Detonators, wired I think, I'd not say 'awful' but not too far lol. I'll probably still wear them out a bit before changing, I was thinking on the cost-efficient Conti UltraSport3/GrandSportRace, but maybe it's time I spend a bit more and try something better

but yeah, entry level frame for sure.. bike is 8,8kg complete - bottle cages, head unit, lamp and radar.
So I should be able to strip a bit with not so expensive changes, and with better wheels hopefully get to 8kg, it'd be more than enough
I should be travelling to China next year again, so maybe I'll bring a new pair of wheels lol