Winter Commute Gear From ALIEXPRESS recomendations please

marvin42

Hi
I want to get a second set of winter gear for my commute, and was thinking to try aliexpress for that.
It's mainly to have a set of spare, in caste the "good" stuff is still wet
i am looking for
-LED front light (I cycle from Bayside to Finlgass, so its more a be seen by motorists, that bringing light to dark back roads)
-LED back light
-base layers
-softshell jacket (Hybrid bike with relaxed position
-hardshell jacket
-2/3 pants
any recomendations?

thank you!

Just be aware aliexpress is a bit of a lottery. I ordered a 2000 lumen front light and it was about 300-500 lumens max.

I did order a rear light:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tail-light-5LED-2Laser-free-shipping-factory-Cycling-Safety-Bicycle-Rear-Lamp-Bike-Laser-Tail-Light/32327503325.html which was quite good for the price. It wasn't very well waterproofed and the bracket was a bit crappy looking but it was bright enough.

I ended up getting one of these for the front instead: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-macro-drive-800xl-front-light/

jameshayes

I've gone through nearly every set of lights going (on the budget end of the spectrum) and this is the best rear light I've found for winter: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Smart-LED-Bicycle-Cycling-Bike-Rear-Tail-Flashing-Light-Lamp-USB-Rechargealbe-/122183653980?hash=item1c72b69a5c:g:3dAAAOSwh2xYAnRJ

Haven't found the right winter-proof front light yet

iwillhtfu

I wouldn't bother with the cheap lights on aliexpress they're generally crap.

I have the 450 version of these they had them on special a while back. The rear light is different probably not as good but they might suit your needs. USB rechargeable as well which is handy.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=15551&langId=-1&categoryId=334809&productId=1310792&storeId=11101

thekooman

Wiggles own brand DHB stuff is excellent. Chain Reaction Cycles also carry some of the DHB stuff so you can order it off there and return it for FREE if it doesnt fit.
Aliexpress is crap for cycling clothes.