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Quote from: rtuk on January 21, 2025, 06:58:30 AM
They do sound good but your earlier comment re them being bulky and the AE pics seem to show the palm pads being both thick (3mm is mentioned but it looks more to my eye) & 90 degree angles at the edge - I wonder do you find them awkward as you move your hands around on the bar?

If we're talking about the InBike gloves that I found to be warm, then yes they are a bit bulky. Not uncomfortable, though. I don't think I have an issue with the pad, specifically. Moreso just the overall fit and finish. I ordered the medium, which more most other gloves results in a fairly snug and comfortable fit for my hands. For Pearl Izumi, the medium is a nice fit. Even for Lameda, the medium/large is a nice fit. But for these, the medium is just bulky and rather loose, with extra long fingers. I'm not confident that simply sizing down would fix the problem, as it may also be too tight in other places. It's just an awkward cut and fit.

Actually, now that I think about it, my biggest issue is probably the fingers. I have no dexterity to interact with my bike computer, or even to accurately shift on my road shifters. Hell, I rode with them yesterday (snowpocalypse here in the US south) on my mountain bike and found thumb shifting awkward.

In short, they're warm and I like them for that, but just know that they're bulky and awkward fitting.

Quote from: Serge_K on January 22, 2025, 12:41:41 AM
The PASMAAP one is also a few cm too short for me (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006517573094.html), so i guess you'd like it. I'm very happy with it otherwise. They use 4 different fabrics, the stitching is excellent and so on, at least from that shop i bought from. I tried to get them to make a custom version for a friend though, and they turned out to be completely useless and that ultimately went nowhere.
I also think someone else here said he hated the fabric, i assume he got a different product, as I'm super happy with mine. I received MAAP logos though, so they sell counterfeits, i guess? I thought they were trolling MAAP, because PAS MAAP in french means NOT MAAP. But someone pointed out it's probably for PAS NORMAL + MAAP.
Basically if i could custom make these jerseys with my logo or some text and have them a few cm longer, i wouldnt buy anything else. Race fit, good fabrics, good stitching, long sleeve, and white.

That store is "on vacation"  dang the luck.

Quote from: Crash217 on January 22, 2025, 11:33:08 AM
That store is "on vacation"  dang the luck.

I guess it's either linked to Chinese new year, or someone claimed them as counterfeit (I believe they also sold PNS clothes). In both cases, I guess they will appear again in a few weeks.

Just mentioning this here: I was really happy with the stuff I bought from Cheji. Unfortunately they closed down their Aliexpress store. They will however keep selling D2C via https://www.chejifactory.com/

They don't have their whole product range listed there yet.
The full catalogue can be found here: https://cheji.flbook.com/

Quote from: amacal1 on January 22, 2025, 10:03:25 AM
If we're talking about the InBike gloves that I found to be warm, then yes they are a bit bulky. Not uncomfortable, though. I don't think I have an issue with the pad, specifically. Moreso just the overall fit and finish. I ordered the medium, which more most other gloves results in a fairly snug and comfortable fit for my hands. For Pearl Izumi, the medium is a nice fit. Even for Lameda, the medium/large is a nice fit. But for these, the medium is just bulky and rather loose, with extra long fingers. I'm not confident that simply sizing down would fix the problem, as it may also be too tight in other places. It's just an awkward cut and fit.

Actually, now that I think about it, my biggest issue is probably the fingers. I have no dexterity to interact with my bike computer, or even to accurately shift on my road shifters. Hell, I rode with them yesterday (snowpocalypse here in the US south) on my mountain bike and found thumb shifting awkward.

In short, they're warm and I like them for that, but just know that they're bulky and awkward fitting.

Thanks for the follow up feedback - I'll hold off for now

Quote from: Sebastian on January 23, 2025, 12:29:53 PM
Just mentioning this here: I was really happy with the stuff I bought from Cheji. Unfortunately they closed down their Aliexpress store. They will however keep selling D2C via https://www.chejifactory.com/

They don't have their whole product range listed there yet.
The full catalogue can be found here: https://cheji.flbook.com/

Thanks for this. I really like their bibs, haven't found anything better for the price yet.

Quote from: Sebastian on January 23, 2025, 12:29:53 PM
Just mentioning this here: I was really happy with the stuff I bought from Cheji. Unfortunately they closed down their Aliexpress store. They will however keep selling D2C via https://www.chejifactory.com/

They don't have their whole product range listed there yet.
The full catalogue can be found here: https://cheji.flbook.com/

Have you already ordered via their website? Is there a possibility of returning goods or should one be sure to keep them because the costs would be not worth the hassle.

Quote from: fhold on January 24, 2025, 02:34:18 AM
Have you already ordered via their website? Is there a possibility of returning goods or should one be sure to keep them because the costs would be not worth the hassle.

No I have not. They're on holiday until 9 February. But I will after that. I'm gonna buy stuff that I already have, though. So I know it fits me and it's unlikely that I'll have to return it.

Whatever happened to Spexcel ? All their stuff in Ali is from a couple of years ago.

I picked up Darevie's latest cargo bib recently.

They updated the straps, the leg cuff, and a small update to the chamois pad.

The updates are nice, the pockets are welcomed.

DAREVIE Cycling Bib Cargo Shorts 2025
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNmvbST

Quote from: Ultramic on February 08, 2025, 06:38:34 PM
Whatever happened to Spexcel ? All their stuff in Ali is from a couple of years ago.

They release a few new garments every year you might be looking at unofficial storefronts.

Recently purchased bib tights with Elastic Interface chamois from them that had 2024 in the title of the product.

Quote from: Yunglord on February 09, 2025, 01:30:36 AM
They release a few new garments every year you might be looking at unofficial storefronts.

Recently purchased bib tights with Elastic Interface chamois from them that had 2024 in the title of the product.

For some reason the official store isn't showing in search results for me either: https://spexcel.aliexpress.com/store/1101206109

I recently bought their '23 bibs: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005343407124.html
The leg length is great, no more mid-thigh action, but weirdly the material feels way too taut.
It's like they've gone too far the other way in trying to make the bibs feel quality by making the material thicker.

Any contact to  get Costum aero Jersey Like. Rule 28?

Anyone have women's bib shorts recommendations for my SO?