I bought the Kore saddle because the West biking failed after, let´s say, 1500km, so very few km in good road conditions and my 74kg ass. It broke not on the rails, but on the seat plastic structure (there is a pic of that with the ironic QCpassed sticker).
I chose the Kore because I have the wheels and everybody likes them, so I gave it a shot.
Here are a few pics comparing both models.
Hope it lasts more than the West Biking.
They are in the same US60 price range, depending on offers.

no link? Straight to jail! 

Thanks for the comparison! I'll look into that kore saddle and i hope it fits my bum

that's a TanTan X68 - basically a Tarmac SL8 clone. seraphbikes dot com.

Thanks! Saw the original thread. My eyes are prolly tired i read it x86 instead and that threw me off 

recently got this bib shorts in brown. the seller is Pimmer and seems to be selling some specxel items as well

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008703652763.html?

i requested this to not have any branding, as i just want a clean looking brown bib and got exactly what i wanted.

This is a nice quality but affordable bib shorts. I am 157cm tall and 75kg and the size large did fit me well - not too tight, nor loose.

The stitches are well done, brown color is exactly as pictured, shoulder straps are nice and elastic, and the back is well ventilated to keep you cool when riding.

Leg grippers provide a nice grip in keeping the bib from riding up your legs

The chamois is surprisingly good enough for me as well, providing ample support and comfort when paired with my berk saddle riding around 1-2hrs and possibly longer. Also promotes mobility when pedaling fast while on the saddle.

Not sure if the chamois pad is a 'legit' EI pad but it was surprisingly comfortable, didn't move around and stayed in a balanced position and didn't get in the way or cause any friction/chafing on sensitive areas.

One negative tho, and quite minor is my order somewhat came stained with yellow spots - one on the strap and another at the back.

The stains were not easily noticeable unless you really scrutinize it. I've reported it to the seller immediately and sent them photos, and they gave me a partial refund right away - no questions asked!


As i was satisfied with this purchase, i bought a spexcel cargo bibs from them as well - it was cheaper overall from them for the same item/s being sold by spexcel, albeit limited colors to choose from
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009268367875.html?

The Magene is measuring before the drivetrain and the Saris is measuring after it. A small offset would be expected anyway, but what makes you think your trainer is more accurate?

Hey, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to this stuff, but your question is valid and it made me think about it as well.

To clarify, I wasn't trying to say that my smart trainer is more accurate in terms of absolute power numbers. Looking back, I can see how that may have been implied in my post, so sorry for not being clearer.

I did some research and came across this article from Power Meter City regarding power meters and oval chainrings:

https://powermetercity.com/2016/07/24/power-meters-oval-chainrings/

Here's the concern: most power meters make the assumption that your pedaling velocity is constant. In other words, power meters assume that you turn the pedals at a steady speed throughout each pedal stroke revolution. The problem is that oval chainrings cause your crank velocity to change during each pedal stroke, as they limit the time spent in the dead spot and lengthen the time spent in the power phase.

Indeed, most studies conclude that because of the change in crank velocity, oval rings do influence the accuracy of power meters. More specifically, they can cause power numbers to be inflated. The more non-round the chainring is, the greater the impact on accuracy. Studies suggest you can expect an increase in power readings of anywhere from 1% to 4%.

Assuming that statement is correct, my front chainring is oval, which could explain the change in crank velocity during each pedal stroke. Since the power meter is mounted at the crank, I can see how it might report slightly higher readings compared to my smart trainer.

Again, I'm no expert, but that explanation seems reasonable to me. That said, I'm not too concerned about a small difference between the two devices unless the discrepancy becomes significant.

I bought this recently and it arrived yesterday:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012373623508.html

I'm a big fan of Cheji bibs with their red pad (I currently have five pairs in rotation), but this one was a no-go for me, so I returned it for a full refund.

The good:

• Great quality for the price.
• The straps are comfortable, and the leg grippers are well done.
• The red pad works really well for me. I can comfortably ride for 3–4 hours, and probably longer, while still feeling well supported.

The bad:

• The "seamless" style of bibs just doesn't seem to work for me. I had another AliExpress-branded seamless bib before and didn't like that one either. When worn, it feels like I'm stuffed into a hot dog casing.
• Another issue I have with seamless construction is that the fabric doesn't seem as breathable as traditional bibs.
• They also seem to have messed up the sizing on this model. I've always ordered a Large from Cheji and the fit has been perfect. On this particular model, the leg length was noticeably longer than usual—it practically reached my kneecaps, LOL.

Overall, the quality is there, but the fit and seamless construction made it a dealbreaker for me.

I've tried many cycling sunglasses with Rx inserts before, and eventually got fed up because I had to replace the prescription lenses almost every year. That’s when I decided it was time to get LASIK—and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Now I can wear any type of cycling glasses and actually enjoy riding, whether I have them on or not.

If it's an option for you, LASIK is the way to go, in my opinion.

i was thinking about getting this with the sales+coupons+paypal discount amounting to only CAD $136 was hard to pass on but I saw the Magene PES 515 on sale for about a hundred bucks more so I went for that instead!

Skinsuit --> aero --> aero position --> pelvis rotated forward --> pressure on the balls --> that's the wrong chamois.
As someone who mostly rides on the flat, at 80-85kg, at 35+kmh, i've tried plenty of pads, and my favourite two are https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004962411304.html & https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008761784076.html. Both are full foam (no gel), with the same thickness at the front & back, which means you're better cushioned in aero position. I'm instantly veto-ing anything that's not extra padded in the front, having tried a LOT of pads.
And so, this skinsuit has the wrong pad design, unfortunately.
Your mileage will vary, obviously, if you're lighter, if you climb a lot, blablabla, but if you spend a lot of time going on flat straight roads and care about aero, you probably want something more padded in the front.

I absolutely love the Cheji red pads that I now have 4 of them