Chinese cycling clothes

[kubackje]

How would you rate the Cheji bibs compared to Spexcel and Assos?

Assos has the best pad. Spexcel has a good one and cheji is a little better. When it comes to looks and material quality I think spexcel look the best. They are looking better then most Instagram boutique brands.I wasn't using spexcel or cheji for anything very long. For long half day/all-day efforts I don't wanna risk and use assos or the best bib I've ever used from Danielo (small polish brand that quietly makes clothes for most world tour pro teams - you just don't see their logo in the tv as the teams are buying it from them as oppose to other brands who are paying teams to wear their logo).

[PLA]

I am 187 with 87.5 inseam and find cheji bibshorts length perfectly. In size XL they are longer then my assos in the same size. On the longer side I own L size spexcel bib shorts and they are almost touching the knee.

Attached few photos from what I've found in the gallery so you can see the difference

Can you put those 2 nuclear power station away. I'm starting to feel the need to up my squat.

[raisinberry777]

I'm very impressed by the bib shorts with pockets from Inbike:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtbxMx6

Currently $26 USD but I bought them for $20 USD a couple weeks ago

I bought these as there are not many options for budget bib shorts with pockets (I tried some from Kemaloce and they were absolutely dreadful, straight in the bin).

These Inbike ones are great - lycra is good quality, straps are decent, pockets are a good size and the pad seems impressive but have only done a 2-hour ride so far.

Also quite interestingly, the tag has a contact for Lameda cycling on it - so I can only assume that it's made by Lameda or perhaps there's some relationship between the brands? Some of the Lameda stuff on AliExpress looks great but the amount of options makes it hard to figure out which one to try.

[Sebastian]

While some of the bibs I bought on Ali have decent pads and straps, none of them have Lycra with enough compression for my taste. I’ve found them all to be too flexy. My favourite bibs are Castelli which seem to feel much tighter and more compressive. If I downsize Chinese bibs, the legs will get too short though. Can someone recommend something? I’ve bought Spexcel, Darevie and Cheji. I like Cheji best but it could still be better.

[raisinberry777]

Best compression in bibs I've found so far has been from Swiftofo. Can't say I've had any Castelli bibs so I don't know how it compares to those but it feels like a similar level of compression to what I've experienced in other western brands (e.g. Sportful)

[kubackje]

While some of the bibs I bought on Ali have decent pads and straps, none of them have Lycra with enough compression for my taste. I’ve found them all to be too flexy. My favourite bibs are Castelli which seem to feel much tighter and more compressive. If I downsize Chinese bibs, the legs will get too short though. Can someone recommend something? I’ve bought Spexcel, Darevie and Cheji. I like Cheji best but it could still be better.

The brown spexcels I got (size L) are pretty good at this. Cheji (XL) not bad either. But if you want best bibs money can get with world class compression get one of this

https://danieloshop.pl/shop/odziez-kolarska/spodenki/spodenki-kolarskie-carbon-2-0/

https://danieloshop.pl/shop/odziez-kolarska/spodenki/spodenki-kolarskie-boa-boost/

They make clothes for most world tour teams. You just don't see the logo as the teams are paying for the clothes not the other way around. Never had better bibs. Everyone says assos is a gold standard, but those are level above.

[zerstorer]

I have a thermal jersey.  It's very racy indeed.  That's what I wanted The fabric and sewing quality are very good.

Did someone try Inbike? They do look very nice in the photos. 
I am very tempted by that design in light blue/ green
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIPOywd

Inbike jerseys are oem by Lameda, quality and fit is there.

[kubackje]

Inbike jerseys are oem by Lameda, quality and fit is there.

Good to know!

[Pedaldancer]

Inbike jerseys are oem by Lameda, quality and fit is there.

Thanks for the information!
The jersey will arrive in a couple of days .

[Pedaldancer]

Thanks for the information!
The jersey will arrive in a couple of days .

The jersey arrived yesterday.
The fabric is very nice, the sizing suggestion from Store contact was good. I am also able to reach the opening of the back pockets very well. Sometimes they are just positioned to high.  ... because?? I don't know.. maybe the Designers like it if the bags are rising up very high.

As information: The size chart shows fabric measurements. That's very often unclear and does explain why the sizing is sometimes such a big issue.

I can give some close up photos from the jersey in the next days. But basically it looks like on Aliexpress 

[pushpush]

I ordered a pair of Cheji bibs.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806211305421.html


6' / 78kg

I ordered XL based on recommendations/size chart.

Fit is okay. I should probably be in a size L instead of the XL. Fit of these inexpensive garments is always a bit of a gamble. Legs are pretty long covering about 2/3 of my thigh. 2.5hr ride in them was comfortable enough on the pad. I'm not sure how they would feel at 5 or 10hrs. I'm not keen to find out. Construction seems quality.

There are so many seams and hems everywhere. I'm not a fan. These will be relegated to winter trainer time. The straps are hemmed on both edges. The numerous fabric panels are all stitched together. I vastly prefer bibs with as few seams as possible. Fabric is decidedly not as nice as the PI or PMCC bibs that I usually use, but those cost 5x more.

I won't buy another pair.

[PLA]

lameda and inbike bibs have little to no seams. i have an inbike version, they're nice. cheji i size down, lameda more true to size

[SillyMochi]

I ordered a pair of Cheji bibs.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806211305421.html


6' / 78kg

I ordered XL based on recommendations/size chart.

Sorry for your loss but you ordered WAY too big. I'm 187cm/85kg and I wear L! XL is super loose for me. You might even want an M if you prefer a snug fit. Their sizing chart (as with all china clothes) is super unreliable. You always want to check reviews for size recommendations or just order multiple and see what fits best. At least that's my experience.

Not sure about the version you ordered, I have the pro variant, and they are one of the best if not the best china bibs I have. Yes they have quite a few seams but it never bothered me at all. The pad works great for me even for long rides. Just did another 6h yesterday without any issues.

But if the bib is (way) too big for you they will be uncomfortable as the excessive pad/fabric will start rubbing against your skin and cause irritations and scuffing.

[zerstorer]

I am 179/73 and M size for cheji works very well for me.

XL might be too loose for 78kg. L would have been a nice fit.

[TidyDinosaur]

I bought this after your recommendation and rode it yesterday. I agree its the best I got from china so far. The design is not so great imho with the logo on the chest and a white stripe in the middle of the back. But the tissue, fit and overall quality is just very good. I bought size L while usually on European M. Thanks for the hint!

I also got one. The fit is great, but the colouring and text look really cheap... one more shirt to only use when I'm riding alone.
Would not recommend.