Cycling bargains from AliExpress & other Chinese websites

1bryan wrote: »

just a word of warning. Not about the gear, or even the site itself, per se, but I've noticed some very 'dodgy' sponsored AliExpress ads after visiting this site. Most are for cycling gear, some are for electronic items, but others are for a woman made out of latex (yes, you read that right). And, since I visited the site on my work computer, it doesn't look the best when they appear with my boss looking over my shoulder.

(and no, I never went looking for ladies made out of latex on the AliExpress (or any other) site)

If your boss spots them you could suggest that work installs ad blocker software.

I can't say that I've ever had the same problem and I have been using aliexpress for years.

Clear your browser cache too while you're at it.

1bryan wrote: »

ha ha, no, it's not. Google ads aren't that smart.

They are very, very smart - that's why they have basically taken over the Internet.

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

I think the opposite. Whatever I search for or view/read, I then see ads for these products / places when I am browsing.

Totally agree with this. It is GE way google ads operate.

Weepsie wrote: »

Google ads are that smart. I got ads for plug sockets with inbuilt usb ports an hour after having a conversation about a redesign of our building and they were specifically talked about.

Changed my mic settings after

that explains it then. Must have been that dream I had about a latex woman......

Just ordered a Raccmer winter jersey there, partly because I was cold out on a spin yesterday, partly to save a good thread from a guy who ruined it because he likes gimps. Will update it when it arrives with sizing etc.

Did the same, ordered Racmmer winter jersey and bib shorts last week.
Was sent last Friday so will report back with some photos!

dahat wrote: »

Will await an update, what store did you buy from?
Absolutely love the jersey I got that was linked ealier in the thread.

Got it from the Raccmer Official Store on AliExpress

Newtown90 wrote: »

Got my order today! Very impressed with the jersey got a Medium as I'm generally a small, nice and warm!

The fingerless gloves and really good too just slide on no strapping!

The winter bib shorts I'm not so sure about the look, very shiny looking black material when on. But very warm and supportive. I got a Large and it fits grand ( 5ft10 and 69kg ).

Overall impressed for the €€

How long did it take from them to ship? I ordered Friday and nothing from them since.

Newtown90 wrote: »

Took the full processing time 7 days maybe?! Then arrived fairly quickly once it shipped.

Found out why.....they changed the sizing of the jersey I ordered. They messaged me directly to confirm the size

Ive noticed this with other stores over the last few years in the run up to the 11.11 sale.

Racmmers "half price" sale back on now again so back to normal prices from what I can see.

Alek wrote: »

I've purchased a winter jersey and bib pants from Reccamer for 19e each last night....

Would they be any better than the winter jersey that aldi have this week?.
Was going to purchase them myself but only bought the raccamer bib shorts until i check out the aldi jersey

Mine still hasn't dispatched a week later. If it doesn't go tonight the order will be cancelled automatically

statto25 wrote: »

Mine still hasn't dispatched a week later. If it doesn't go tonight the order will be cancelled automatically

Just looked at my recent delivery... Ordered 29/08/17 Despatched 07/09/17 Delivered 25/09/17

Long delivery times are a pain but worth it imo

Would they be any better than the winter jersey that aldi have this week?

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No idea. But the design certainly looks better to me

Purchased a few pieces a couple of months ago and no complaints. Can't complain about the quality for the money and comfortable on, took about a month from order to delivery which is the only downside really. Normally a size large so went XL although the Cheji jersey is really snug so could afford to go 2 sizes up (think I'll work my way down to that one), herself would normally be a size 8/10 and the medium Cheji would also be a snug fit on Miss ALM.

Got these - here, here, here and https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xinzechen-Men-s-Cycling-Shorts-Breathable-Mesh-MTB-Bicycle-Bib-Shorts-4D-Gel-Padded-Mountain-Road/32824020541.html.

Looking at a few pieces now for the cooler months ahead.

positron wrote: »

I bought this light for the bike, it was delivered in 3 weeks or so and I have only taken it out once and on one charge, in flashing mode, it was still blinking after 5 hours.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5-LED-Bicycle-Cycling-Tail-USB-Rechargeable-Red-Warning-Light-Bike-Rear-Safety-88373/32717032188.html

It's alright for €2

I just got this one too (rear light) - using it as the main light on my commuter. Build quality feels a bit flimsy (USB connection etc). but the light itself is great, especially the uneven flashing mode for morning, late afternoon this time of year when it's getting darker. We'll see how long it lasts

Cetyl Palmitate wrote: »

Any recommendations for brake/gear cables and housing from Aliexpress? I want to buy in bulk but it is hard to figure out what kind of quality you will receive.

Hard to see this price being beaten.

http://www.adverts.ie/11892239

Any chance these are not Jagwire cables? Lots of Jagwire products on ali, but are they...?

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Probably a good chance to be honest at the price. Adverts is full of lads ordering off ali express and selling on at a mark up. He has good feedback to be fair.

Agreed. Steel cable is quite generic. Maybe the housings and teflon coated cable are most likely to be poorer. However jagwire probably get their cables made in China!

martyc5674 wrote: »

Anyone order kids gear from Ali ??
Cheers
Marty.

I've ordered from this store in the past for my 14 yr old daughter - Giant Liv set - jersey is a cracker, bib shorts average
$25 for the set

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1523028?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.GdZ93V

MollsGap wrote: »

Great prices but why so long with the delivery time? The summer would be over before a jersey gets delivered!

Because they generally post for free using the every day snail mail (ship not air) and so it takes considerably longer. Generally anything from 3 to 6 weeks.