Purchasing Kits from Aliexpress
08-13-14, 11:52 AM
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Purchasing Kits from Aliexpress
Anyone bought kits from Aliexpress before? Maybe, specifically for the following seller:
Store No.1213593 - Small Orders Online Store, Hot Selling fleece bike,shorts skirt,shorts head and more on Aliexpress.com
Looking to get something there, but know nothing about their sizing and their sizing chart just doesn't help or make sense.... So, how are their fits and do they fit true to size? What company are their sizing similar to?
Store No.1213593 - Small Orders Online Store, Hot Selling fleece bike,shorts skirt,shorts head and more on Aliexpress.com
Looking to get something there, but know nothing about their sizing and their sizing chart just doesn't help or make sense.... So, how are their fits and do they fit true to size? What company are their sizing similar to?
08-13-14, 12:22 PM
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Don't.
When it comes to this stuff, you get what you pay for. My cousin proudly wears a Trek/Radioshack set from them and it is junk. Poor fit and finish, paper thin material (which looks ridiculous on him figuring he's heavy.) and the chamois is garbage.
If you want nice kit and want to save some $$, go to places like Probikekit...I buy real team kit stuff from them and it's very high quality, licensed stuff.
When it comes to this stuff, you get what you pay for. My cousin proudly wears a Trek/Radioshack set from them and it is junk. Poor fit and finish, paper thin material (which looks ridiculous on him figuring he's heavy.) and the chamois is garbage.
If you want nice kit and want to save some $$, go to places like Probikekit...I buy real team kit stuff from them and it's very high quality, licensed stuff.
08-13-14, 12:44 PM
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Don't.
When it comes to this stuff, you get what you pay for. My cousin proudly wears a Trek/Radioshack set from them and it is junk. Poor fit and finish, paper thin material (which looks ridiculous on him figuring he's heavy.) and the chamois is garbage.
If you want nice kit and want to save some $$, go to places like Probikekit...I buy real team kit stuff from them and it's very high quality, licensed stuff.
When it comes to this stuff, you get what you pay for. My cousin proudly wears a Trek/Radioshack set from them and it is junk. Poor fit and finish, paper thin material (which looks ridiculous on him figuring he's heavy.) and the chamois is garbage.
If you want nice kit and want to save some $$, go to places like Probikekit...I buy real team kit stuff from them and it's very high quality, licensed stuff.
Anyway, with what's said on the above. Any chance you may inquire about sizing from your cousin. Such as what size he normally wear from regular brands compared to what he got from aliexpress and the questions I've asked from my original post? Thanks!
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I have 2 kits from aliexpress, both are quality and chamois is actually very comfortable. Yep they are knock offs but at 30 a pop i don't care, they have lasted me over a year with gentle cycle and hang dry. Yes sizing is really wacked. I wear an L and had to order an XXL, I guess Chinese people are really little. Just stick to people with lots of reviews and be prepared to,wait 2+ weeks.
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I have 2 kits from aliexpress, both are quality and chamois is actually very comfortable. Yep they are knock offs but at 30 a pop i don't care, they have lasted me over a year with gentle cycle and hang dry. Yes sizing is really wacked. I wear an L and had to order an XXL, I guess Chinese people are really little. Just stick to people with lots of reviews and be prepared to,wait 2+ weeks.
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Most of the "legit" stores on there have a sizing guide to help. I wear a L in a real Castelli. Check out the sub****** bicycling there are a lot more Ali reviews on there that discuss sizing and known vendors.
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If it's not too much of a hassle, do you mind linking me to one of those sub******? Not too familiary with ******. Thanks a lot!
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I thank you for the warning, but guess I should've made this clear on my original post. I understand that quality is definitely not going to be high for said product due to price being charged. Nor do I plan on purchasing counterfeit goods. My reason for planning to make a purchase from them is due to a specific kit that I want to get is "only" available on aliexpress. It's something I want to get to play around with and don't plan on using it for any serious riding, unless the quality surprises me by being exceptionally well.
Anyway, with what's said on the above. Any chance you may inquire about sizing from your cousin. Such as what size he normally wear from regular brands compared to what he got from aliexpress and the questions I've asked from my original post? Thanks!
Anyway, with what's said on the above. Any chance you may inquire about sizing from your cousin. Such as what size he normally wear from regular brands compared to what he got from aliexpress and the questions I've asked from my original post? Thanks!
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