Cycling bargains from AliExpress & other Chinese websites

Get In There · 14-10-2017 9:54am

KEYIYUAN Cycling Summer Long Sleeve Men's Bicycle Shirt Mountain Bike Breathable Outdoor Sweatshirt Sun Protection
http://s.aliexpress.com/eQRVvMni
(from AliExpress Android)

Received this jersey last week. Pretty decent for 12e. I like the wee rear zip pocket. Happy enough. Have ordered the same jersey in red and yellow.

dahat · 19-10-2017 10:20pm

[URL] http://s.aliexpress.com/JRzYZBRz[/URL]

Took a chance on these for turbo use over the winter, messing with ear phone cables when flat out on the turbo is quite annoying and dangerous.

Macy0161 · 24-10-2017 10:44am

Anyone got any experience of Racmmer bibs? Going to be back on the commuter once or twice a week (sorry TrainerRoad!), so could do with a few more spares.

Brian · 24-10-2017 10:55am

Just got a Racmmer jersey in the post, the long sleeve fleece one. Ordered 23/9.

The sleeves are too long and baggy, but worse than that is the zip, which broke straight away. Pretty disappointing, especially since the material itself feels quite nice.

checky88 · 24-10-2017 11:49am

Brian wrote: »

Just got a Racmmer jersey in the post, the long sleeve fleece one. Ordered 23/9.

The sleeves are too long and baggy, but worse than that is the zip, which broke straight away. Pretty disappointing, especially since the material itself feels quite nice.

I ordered on the 26/9 so must be getting close. looking forward to getting mine soon ordered a few bits will report back when they arrive

dermabrasion · 24-10-2017 1:49pm

anyone recommend decent lights 1600 lumens for fire road cycling from ali express?
Thanks

Fighting Tao · 24-10-2017 2:15pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

Anyone got any experience of Racmmer bibs? Going to be back on the commuter once or twice a week (sorry TrainerRoad!), so could do with a few more spares.

Got bibshorts a few weeks ago from them. Fit was perfect but my ass has never been as sore. Even though the pad looks and feels good. I’m feeling it after just a couple of Km.

On the other hand the pad on these ones is great and comfortable but the sizing is a bit smaller.
http://s.aliexpress.com/j6nMrANf

Get In There · 24-10-2017 10:57pm

Brian wrote: »

Just got a Racmmer jersey in the post, the long sleeve fleece one. Ordered 23/9.

The sleeves are too long and baggy, but worse than that is the zip, which broke straight away. Pretty disappointing, especially since the material itself feels quite nice.

Open a dispute and upload photos of the broken zip. Let ali express step in and they'll most likely decide in your favour.

Newtown90 · 05-11-2017 11:04pm

Heads up the 11.11 sale is on this Saturday on AliExpress. Extra few euro off here and there!

detones · 06-11-2017 8:06am

Anyone come across a half decent Gabba style jacket?

NBar · 06-11-2017 12:27pm

Newtown90 wrote: »

Heads up the 11.11 sale is on this Saturday on AliExpress. Extra few euro off here and there!

Not really as they put the prices up only to reduce back to what they normally sell at so don't be fooled by so called price reductions

Dizraeligears · 11-11-2017 5:37pm

A question on sizing.thinking of picking up a few retro jerseys I'm 6'2" 80 kilos.normally xl or 2xl Italian.L in Rapha. M in Aldi go figure!s the sizing accurate or does it vary?

Macy0161 · 11-11-2017 5:45pm

Dizraeligears wrote:

A question on sizing.thinking of picking up a few retro jerseys I'm 6'2" 80 kilos.normally xl or 2xl Italian.L in Rapha. M in Aldi go figure!s the sizing accurate or does it vary?

Each item should have a sizing chart - I've not had an issue basing it off those. It will vary item to item tbh. Some I'm a medium, some are Asian sizing and I'm an XXL.

boomdocker · 13-11-2017 10:53am

sizing is a minefield in my experience

just last week, I received a pair of these https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Arsuxeo-S-XL-Outdoor-Sport-Cycling-Shorts-Men-s-Climbing-Running-Shorts-Quick-Dry-Spandex-Marathon/32824568140.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.yTm6sR

Picked size S, for my 14 yr old, so according to the size chart that would be right

However, they are much bigger than stated and fit me - so for a 33" in waist instead of 31-32 as the size chart suggests

On the plus side - the quality is really good and they fit me perfectly

martyc5674 · 13-11-2017 2:00pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

Each item should have a sizing chart - I've not had an issue basing it off those. It will vary item to item tbh. Some I'm a medium, some are Asian sizing and I'm an XXL.

Exact same experience.
Look at the sizing chart on each item.
Marty.

Alek · 13-11-2017 2:17pm

Racmmer summer jerseys - good fit (L), maybe a little tight.

Racmmer winter jersey - ordered the same size, seems 1-2 sizes too large....

martyc5674 · 13-11-2017 3:04pm

Alek wrote: »

Racmmer summer jerseys - good fit (L), maybe a little tight.

Racmmer winter jersey - ordered the same size, seems 1-2 sizes too large....

Did you buy from same store?
Did you look at sizing chart on both listings?

I haven't bought racmmer stuff but bought loads of other stuff/bibs/jerseys and always got what I expected based on the sizing chart in the actual listing.

diarmaidol · 21-12-2017 1:46pm

Got this Racmmer 2018 Long Pro Thermal Fleece Cycling Jersey Tis grand for €16 delvered. Used it only once so far. Ordered Large, usualy take a large in Italian sizing but the sizing is fine.

Also got this to match Racmmer Warm 2018 Winter Thermal Fleece Cycling Long Bicycle Bib however the sizing on the legs is not right. The material used seems to be the same for the Jersey which is not very stretchy. I don't have big Quads, but I couldn't pull these up comfortably on my legs. The size in height seems to be fine, I'm 72kg and 180cm.

MollsGap · 21-12-2017 9:24pm

diarmaidol wrote: »

Got this Racmmer 2018 Long Pro Thermal Fleece Cycling Jersey Tis grand for €16 delvered. Used it only once so far. Ordered Large, usualy take a large in Italian sizing but the sizing is fine.

Also got this to match Racmmer Warm 2018 Winter Thermal Fleece Cycling Long Bicycle Bib however the sizing on the legs is not right. The material used seems to be the same for the Jersey which is not very stretchy. I don't have big Quads, but I couldn't pull these up comfortably on my legs. The size in height seems to be fine, I'm 72kg and 180cm.

Super pricing on those items.

seanin4711 · 21-12-2017 11:18pm

That blue padding is not great and gives way after less than a dozen rides, Go 3d or 4d padding or orange bit not blue.
Binned the blue padding bibs racammer 2/3s way through mizen to malin 3 day.
Sh$te.

seanin4711 · 21-12-2017 11:20pm

Avoid blue padding,go 3 or 4d instead

Alek · 22-12-2017 8:27am

Hugely disappointed in Racmmer winter bib tights, the blue padding is still holding after a few rides, but the lycra has worn through in places to the white layer under, in just a few rides... Looks manky now.

Also, the winter jersey sizing is like 2 sizes larger than the summer one.

And this is while I still recommend their summer products.

CantGetNoSleep · 26-12-2017 9:25pm

I got this light the other day (I had forgotten that I ordered it although in defense of Banggood, they did send an email saying it was delayed and offering a full refund). It was a bit cheaper when I ordered, about 6.50€

It is a bit big and bulky but good light for the price. Very bright with a couple of good flash modes, and an automatic setting. This is going on my around town bike, and I'll probably order a second one.

https://m.banggood.com/XANES-SFL04-750LM-T6-LED-German-Standard-Smart-Induction-Bicycle-Light-IPX4-USB-Rechargeable-Large-F-p-1217023.html

moonboy52 · 18-01-2018 6:08pm

My SPEXCEL bib shorts arrived today

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Latest-high-quality-bib-shorts-classic-race-bicycle-bottom-Ropa-Ciclismo-bike-pants-4D-gel/32701740226.html

Get In There, asked me to post here.

It is my first pair of bib shorts so have nothing to compare (i'm only on a Sports Hybrid too)

They say it is gel . Not sure but it feels like foam to me, but definitely better padding than the ALDI cycling shorts i was wearing

For the money it feels like good value, but would love to see what an expensive version is like in regards to the quality of the chamois.

I ordered 2XL and i'm 188cm and 105KG, and it fits good, but i have nothing to compare it to :P

ED E · 18-01-2018 9:15pm

Got some "Cheji" and "Miloto" gear recently. Both seem pretty good for the price paid (€85 for two sets +1 gloves). Miloto has better zips, the Cheji might fail long term there, but previous summer set is fine to date. Cheji L is an Miloto XL.

seanin4711 · 18-01-2018 9:43pm

picked up this little number for the birthday
26 bucks.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-Morvelo-Team-2018-Cycling-Jersey-Sets-MTB-Bike-Bicycle-Breathable-shorts-Clothing-Ropa-Ciclismo-Bicicleta/32838989457.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.QYwq35

Alek · 19-01-2018 12:01am

Morvelo designs are lovely... but... :cool:

:P

ILIKEFOOD · 19-01-2018 2:07pm

got some 'poc' do blade-style glasses in allixpress for $18. Took about 6 weeks to arrive. I know there was a recent post about sub par glasses that could cause injury so I said I'd take a punt and make my own assessment.

The plastic isn't brittle to begin with, and they are very solid so I'm happy enough in that respect. They came with 4 lenses., clear, tinted with a reflective sheen, dark and a lense that is definitely polarized. The odd thing is that the polarized ones have quite a lot of flex and I think these would be safer. The clear ones are much thicker and not as flexible. They arrived in a very solid zip case so really handy storage.

Overall they are easily the best glasses I've ever owned and look and feel like the real deal, I'd be tempted to get a second pair just to have the second polarized lense. It would be great if there was a yellow lense but sadly not.

moonboy52 · 19-01-2018 2:27pm

ILIKEFOOD wrote: »

got some 'poc' do blade-style glasses in allixpress for $18.

Can you link them?

ILIKEFOOD · 19-01-2018 2:36pm

here they are

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/POC-Sunglasses-2017-Polarized-Sun-Glasses-UV400-Driving-Eyewear-Fishing-Goggles-with-4-Lenses/32826894201.html

just an after thought on the safety thing - since the lenses are enclosed within the frame an no sharpe lenses exposed I feel that I can wear them without feeling like they may cause damage in a crash

Jnealon · 19-01-2018 6:06pm

Just be careful with knock offs. I know of one poor chap who ended up with the frame of his D'oalkeys impaled in the side of his head after a crash.

ILIKEFOOD · 19-01-2018 6:10pm

Jnealon wrote: »

Just be careful with knock offs. I know of one poor chap who ended up with the frame of his D'oalkeys impaled in the side of his head after a crash.

yeah I was concerned, but these have the lenses within the frame and the frame itself doesn't have any pointy bits like some of the oakleys. The quality of the plastic is much like my cheaper BBBs so they should be fine *fingers crossed I never have to test them out anyway!*

cycle4fun · 20-01-2018 1:27am

Brian wrote: »

Just got a Racmmer jersey in the post, the long sleeve fleece one. Ordered 23/9.

The sleeves are too long and baggy, but worse than that is the zip, which broke straight away. Pretty disappointing, especially since the material itself feels quite nice.

That is the worst thing about buying from websites abroad, it can be hard if not impossible to return the items for a refund or exchange too.

Fighting Tao · 20-01-2018 3:31pm

Jnealon wrote: »

Just be careful with knock offs. I know of one poor chap who ended up with the frame of his D'oalkeys impaled in the side of his head after a crash.

It may have happened if he had 500 euro glasses too.

cycle4fun · 20-01-2018 8:17pm

Fighting Tao wrote: »

It may have happened if he had 500 euro glasses too.

Perhaps, but usually I find you get what you pay for to a certain extent: if you buy cheap knock-off goods from China....

dahat · 25-01-2018 11:07pm

Anyone seen a "replica" Trek training Jersey on Ali express, can't seem to find it at all.

Get In There · 26-01-2018 1:04am

Ought to say that we're a couple of weeks away from the Chinese New Year holiday. Now is the time you want to order stuff and have them shipped before everyone in China seemingly puts down tools to enjoy a nice holiday, adding a few more weeks to the usual 4-6 weeks delivery period.

Paul_Mc1988 · 26-01-2018 3:39am

Ordered a Chinese copy of the selle italia SLR C59 saddle and a pair of oakley jawbreakers replicas.

Will report back on quality when they arrive.

dragratchet · 26-01-2018 9:54am

ordered a pair of foakleys on 15th dec, still waiting. will open a dispute in 15 days if they don't arrive. had 3 pairs previously sent without a problem so fingers crossed these show up too.

Macy0161 · 26-01-2018 10:00am

I think an post are still only getting around to the pre-christmas chinese orders. Just going to give a mention again, if there's something you don't mind paying a bit extra for, if you get delivery to the UK (AddressPal, Parcel Motel etc) you'll get it much quicker in my experience. Had a jersey delivered within 2 weeks over christmas!

Cee-Jay-Cee · 26-01-2018 10:08am

I got a pair of Bolle 6th Sense glasses from Aliexpress. They were €11 delivered and I love them. They come with 3 lens and the quality is excellent. They arrived in a hardshell case along with cloth, storage bag and lanyard. How they can produce, sell and post them for €11 is hard to understand.

I know the whole argument against replica/fake glasses but at the rate I go through glasses (either losing them, forgetting them at a coffee stop or breaking them) I am not willing to pay any more than a few quid for them.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-BOLL-Cycling-Outdoor-Sports-Bicycle-Sunglasses-bicicleta-Gafas-ciclismo-Cycling-Glasses-Eyewear/32843971076.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.270.pNY5C5

RobertFoster · 26-01-2018 11:08am

Anyone spot any safety pin alternatives like RaceDots or EventClips from the Chinese sites? I see plenty of runner's belts, but nothing for cyclists.

positron · 26-01-2018 12:32pm

That's a cool idea - I hate wrecking my running tops trying to attach bibs with safety pins. I did some googling and it looks like there are similar products on AliExpress, although none specifically marketted as for running or cycling. For example:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pcs-Strong-Magnetic-Name-Tag-Badge-PINS-Magnet-ID-Holder-Metal-Card-Set-17-17mm-free/32811745577.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.162.49cce3f6No8cut&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10618_10615_10307_10301_10303_10313_10059_10184_10534_100031_10103_441_10624_442_10623_10622_10621_10620_10142,searchweb201603_32,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=8d57f0df-1665-4d24-a032-c7350733a739-25&algo_pvid=8d57f0df-1665-4d24-a032-c7350733a739&priceBeautifyAB=1

10pcs-Strong-Magnetic-Name-Tag-Badge-PINS-Magnet-ID-Holder-Metal-Card-Set-17-17mm-free.jpg

There are nicer ones that comes as "magnetic hijab pins", I guess these are popular is middle east where they wear hijabs?

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?initiative_id=AS_20180126032519&site=glo&g=y&SearchText=magnetic+hijab+pins&page=2&CatId=100006748&user_click=y

dahat · 26-01-2018 1:10pm

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I got a pair of Bolle 6th Sense glasses from Aliexpress. They were €11 delivered and I love them. They come with 3 lens and the quality is excellent. They arrived in a hardshell case along with cloth, storage bag and lanyard. How they can produce, sell and post them for €11 is hard to understand.

I know the whole argument against replica/fake glasses but at the rate I go through glasses (either losing them, forgetting them at a coffee stop or breaking them) I am not willing to pay any more than a few quid for them.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-BOLL-Cycling-Outdoor-Sports-Bicycle-Sunglasses-bicicleta-Gafas-ciclismo-Cycling-Glasses-Eyewear/32843971076.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.270.pNY5C5

Set order, thanks!!!

seanin4711 · 26-01-2018 3:00pm

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I got a pair of Bolle 6th Sense glasses from Aliexpress. They were €11 delivered and I love them. They come with 3 lens and the quality is excellent. They arrived in a hardshell case along with cloth, storage bag and lanyard. How they can produce, sell and post them for €11 is hard to understand.

I know the whole argument against replica/fake glasses but at the rate I go through glasses (either losing them, forgetting them at a coffee stop or breaking them) I am not willing to pay any more than a few quid for them.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-BOLL-Cycling-Outdoor-Sports-Bicycle-Sunglasses-bicicleta-Gafas-ciclismo-Cycling-Glasses-Eyewear/32843971076.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.270.pNY5C5

always find that the most reliable.

miller82 · 20-03-2018 8:31am

anyone bought parts from ali express.... thoughts in terms of quality ?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 20-03-2018 9:43am

There’s already a thread in AliExpress clothing/gear.

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057768221/1/#post104198434

20-03-2018 4:43pm

The link to the winter gloves in the OP doesn't lead anywhere anymore, can anyone recommend a pair? I lost my own ones during Snowmageddon somehow (devastated

) and there's still a bit of cold weather ahead, was baltic this morning.

DirkVoodoo · 20-03-2018 5:39pm

RobertFoster wrote: »

Anyone spot any safety pin alternatives like RaceDots or EventClips from the Chinese sites? I see plenty of runner's belts, but nothing for cyclists.

Hmmm, I ordered a set of 25 magnets from ebay. 1.75Kg pull force, I think race dots or the equivalent I was looking at were 1.2Kg.

Total came in about 12 euro incl. delivery.

RobertFoster · 20-03-2018 6:41pm

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Hmmm, I ordered a set of 25 magnets from ebay. 1.75Kg pull force, I think race dots or the equivalent I was looking at were 1.2Kg.

Total came in about 12 euro incl. delivery.

I went with the first link positron posted. They arrived last week (7 weeks from China), and they seem OK so far. Grippy enough to leave a slight indentation mark on the race numbers after a few minutes, but still easy enough to pull apart when wanted.

No idea what pull force they have. I've not had a chance to try them in a race yet, so time will tell if my ~€7.75 was wasted

Cycling bargains from AliExpress & other Chinese websites

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