Rockbros bags have been a great purchase. They latest models are high quality and pretty waterproof. Very durable and look well made. I have a top tube bag, a big rear bikepacking bag and a frame bag,
TPU tubes and bike computer mounts are way cheaper if you buy them from Asia directly. Quality is a bit hit and miss with the computer mounts, but still worth a try with how expensive western brands usually are.
@@andrewnorris5415 I also had 1 pinch while riding with low pressure, then I pinched 3 while changing tyres! Then had 2 flats with new tubes - slowly deflating during the night - with a very cheap offer , like 1-2 euros by tube. All green RideNow, I'm still buying but will chose another brand if I get more fails. I bought a support and spare cover for Garmin eTrex, neither fitted the device! 30 euros net loss. A winter cycling vest for 20 € so far so good...
Basically all the ”quality” stuff is also made in China so why would it not be possible for them to make other verisons as good but sell them at a lower price ?
Chinese cassettes and chain rings are good, often the heavier materials like steel wear better! I have used them for 5 years now, great value. Chains, avoid, as they are very hard to make durable, my experience is they wear down quickly. Lights - there are great models that are waterproof, nice and bright. Only issue I had was one of them the socket got pushed in. So make sure be careful when plugging it into the light to charge up. Only a fiver though (rear light) and very bright with long running times. I already had a spare been using 5 years no issues! Brake pads from China are also good, been using for a while now.
My wife orders from Temu about once a fortnight, so far no duds, but plenty of $5 refunds due to delays. Latest order has some bike stuff including those quick link pliers, so hopefully it's all good.
A lot of quality hitters in this video. I'm rocking those exact shades and they're my current fave: super light, comfortable on my face at least, and doesn't get pinched by my helmet. The quick link breaker does its job, as does the Knog knockoff bell (22.2 MTB diameter, not 25.4). And the bar tape is bar tape, that's what we used back in the 90s. The shoes, they work but the nylon sole isn't the most comfortable. It's similar to my low end Pearl Izumi and they ache on long rides despite fitting fine. The rear light laser, I tried that many years ago and it's a great concept but the execution is poor: the laser is simply too thin and not bright enough to be useful from a distance.
Shoes: worked but better options available for not a lot more, bell: worked, jersey: absolutely fine to start out in or those on a budget but I’d personally invest a bit more money if riding regularly/you can justify it (pockets could be improved and unisex fit always has limitations), glasses: good for the money
It's amazing how people in Europe don't know how realistically cheap things are to produce. Every time I come across videos like this I laugh. The Chinese sell products almost at cost price, that's why they are so cheap not because of poor quality
Stuff this cheap was probably not manufactured with good working conditions and probably no concern for longevity or the environment. I’m annoyed by both the insanely expensive and the insanely cheap products on the market. Yet few channels seem to cover the middle of the road, decent quality, but more affordable options that most of us actually use… seems there is a disconnect.
The reason why these items are cheap is the way they are produced. Poor quality, no quality control and last but not least poor working conditions for the people who produce these articles. The waist mountain gets bigger and bigger. And the owner of Temu is the richest man in China. Ask yourself if you want to support this by buying these products.
Chinese junk is Chinese junk, it wont last, but on the other hand most of the WORLD are consumers of Chinese junk, I for one will try to steer far and clear away of Chinese made junk and I'm part Chinese.
@@ThaCyNiQ There's quite a bit of report about it, I think it's not good for them to advertised Temu when it soles existence is to access customer's data.
Not true at all. Yes they access some data like pretty much every app or website in the world but that's not why it's cheap. Pinduoduo is the domestic version in China and even cheaper. They have a tax efficient structure and just don't apply ridiculous mark ups like USA and Europe. You are obviously the kind of person that thinks thinks an iPhone is really worth over a thousand dollars because it has some magical materials used in it that can only be crafted in first world countries
I wouldn't trust Temu with any form of identity or banking details. The fact that they refunded you without you requesting a refund for non-delivery is concerning, either their tracking system is awol (which means that they might also see your order as delivered without you having received it) or ... it's just a test for the access to your banking coordinates. Someone in the comments mentioned Poundland, I remember getting bicycle lights for £1 that cooked in the sun and became brittle, and anything that had a bolt would become rusty. HOWEVER, there is definitely a trend in the bicycle accessory world to overcharge for stuff. Seat posts for £249 not including a clasp at £29.99? Giz'a break... Temu would not need to exist if peopel didn't try to make a quick buck overpricing stuff.
Rockbros bags have been a great purchase. They latest models are high quality and pretty waterproof. Very durable and look well made. I have a top tube bag, a big rear bikepacking bag and a frame bag,
TPU tubes and bike computer mounts are way cheaper if you buy them from Asia directly. Quality is a bit hit and miss with the computer mounts, but still worth a try with how expensive western brands usually are.
Ridenow tubes are good. I just got a pinch puncture in mine, but my fault entirely way too low a pressure going off a drop in my gravel bike!
@@andrewnorris5415 I also had 1 pinch while riding with low pressure, then I pinched 3 while changing tyres!
Then had 2 flats with new tubes - slowly deflating during the night - with a very cheap offer , like 1-2 euros by tube.
All green RideNow, I'm still buying but will chose another brand if I get more fails.
I bought a support and spare cover for Garmin eTrex, neither fitted the device! 30 euros net loss.
A winter cycling vest for 20 € so far so good...
I've picked up a few items like this & have been reasonably happy so far.
Basically all the ”quality” stuff is also made in China so why would it not be possible for them to make other verisons as good but sell them at a lower price ?
Interesting video 👍 - at least I can afford all that stuff 😎💯
"Loud enough to startle an OAP" 😂 Maybe that could be an official measurement of bike bell loudness. Cheers, me laugh that one liner 👍
Chinese cassettes and chain rings are good, often the heavier materials like steel wear better! I have used them for 5 years now, great value. Chains, avoid, as they are very hard to make durable, my experience is they wear down quickly. Lights - there are great models that are waterproof, nice and bright. Only issue I had was one of them the socket got pushed in. So make sure be careful when plugging it into the light to charge up. Only a fiver though (rear light) and very bright with long running times. I already had a spare been using 5 years no issues! Brake pads from China are also good, been using for a while now.
Very funny and informative. Subbed
Lasers!!! Fookin awesome!9
I used to buy those laser lights in Poundland.
Waterproof frame bags and waterproof shoe covers for the win.
My wife orders from Temu about once a fortnight, so far no duds, but plenty of $5 refunds due to delays.
Latest order has some bike stuff including those quick link pliers, so hopefully it's all good.
That light is a danger to society! Might get myself some of those chain pliers though
A lot of quality hitters in this video. I'm rocking those exact shades and they're my current fave: super light, comfortable on my face at least, and doesn't get pinched by my helmet.
The quick link breaker does its job, as does the Knog knockoff bell (22.2 MTB diameter, not 25.4). And the bar tape is bar tape, that's what we used back in the 90s.
The shoes, they work but the nylon sole isn't the most comfortable. It's similar to my low end Pearl Izumi and they ache on long rides despite fitting fine.
The rear light laser, I tried that many years ago and it's a great concept but the execution is poor: the laser is simply too thin and not bright enough to be useful from a distance.
So, how did the other items work out once they were used? Only half of them were actually tested and reported on in the video.
Shoes: worked but better options available for not a lot more, bell: worked, jersey: absolutely fine to start out in or those on a budget but I’d personally invest a bit more money if riding regularly/you can justify it (pockets could be improved and unisex fit always has limitations), glasses: good for the money
It's amazing how people in Europe don't know how realistically cheap things are to produce. Every time I come across videos like this I laugh. The Chinese sell products almost at cost price, that's why they are so cheap not because of poor quality
and how do they make profit?
@@borisgurevich5504western currency is probably still worth more there then here
Get bike prices down.
The light feels light with no batteries in...really? What kind if weight do you think an LED chip and some olastic should have?
Stuff this cheap was probably not manufactured with good working conditions and probably no concern for longevity or the environment. I’m annoyed by both the insanely expensive and the insanely cheap products on the market. Yet few channels seem to cover the middle of the road, decent quality, but more affordable options that most of us actually use… seems there is a disconnect.
The reason why these items are cheap is the way they are produced. Poor quality, no quality control and last but not least poor working conditions for the people who produce these articles. The waist mountain gets bigger and bigger. And the owner of Temu is the richest man in China. Ask yourself if you want to support this by buying these products.
Tried a cheap rear cassette! Never again!
I've been using them for years with no issues. Often last longer due to heavier cheaper materials like steel etc. Chains I avoid as they wear quickly.
This is actually good content. I am confused, aren't you guys meant to be pretending you are pros and talking about power meters and other nonsense?
The word upgrade might be a bit misleading in the title!!
Chinese junk is Chinese junk, it wont last, but on the other hand most of the WORLD are consumers of Chinese junk, I for one will try to steer far and clear away of Chinese made junk and I'm part Chinese.
Wouldn’t touch Temu with a barge pole
Made in China omg no ....cheep crap will last a week if your lucky
Ditto.
your loss
banter! 😂
Did he say..”good for gold fishing and more”?
These cheap things ought to be cheap as their materials are.
🤣🤣🤣 I have those exact shoes
The reason it’s cheap because Temu have access to your datas and using/selling them, that’s why they exist.
I've noticed that ever since I purchased something from Temu, my email inbox is FULL of spam.
@@ThaCyNiQ There's quite a bit of report about it, I think it's not good for them to advertised Temu when it soles existence is to access customer's data.
Not true at all. Yes they access some data like pretty much every app or website in the world but that's not why it's cheap. Pinduoduo is the domestic version in China and even cheaper. They have a tax efficient structure and just don't apply ridiculous mark ups like USA and Europe. You are obviously the kind of person that thinks thinks an iPhone is really worth over a thousand dollars because it has some magical materials used in it that can only be crafted in first world countries
so does every other company
@@silversolid1885 Not as prominent as Temu tho.
Have you guys seriously taped the bar grip on both sides or my elves' eyes are missing cant see right ?
I wouldn't trust Temu with any form of identity or banking details. The fact that they refunded you without you requesting a refund for non-delivery is concerning, either their tracking system is awol (which means that they might also see your order as delivered without you having received it) or ... it's just a test for the access to your banking coordinates. Someone in the comments mentioned Poundland, I remember getting bicycle lights for £1 that cooked in the sun and became brittle, and anything that had a bolt would become rusty. HOWEVER, there is definitely a trend in the bicycle accessory world to overcharge for stuff. Seat posts for £249 not including a clasp at £29.99? Giz'a break... Temu would not need to exist if peopel didn't try to make a quick buck overpricing stuff.
Dude! Helmet while riding, especially on your channel. Boo 👎
So much of that cheap stuff is just landfill. I don't reckon I will be shopping there. I'd rather save up and buy (hopefully) decent quality items.
Don't put new shoes on a table ffs !
Maybe that's why they were uncomfortable! Haha!
Right, you should always have your feet bare when putting them on the table. It just common sense.
What do you mean not "new" shoes, you only put old, dirty shoes on the table?
@@DR_1_1 I never said "dirty" that's just stupid, never on the table before they're on your feet though.