Are These Jerseys Legit?

[Peter P.]

Today my buddy showed me a couple jerseys he scored online for a silly $25 a pop. They had the Santini SMS logo on them. I couldn't believe he bought such higher brand name jerseys at such prices.

So he sent me the link (https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=200005098&initiative_id=AS_20170402192023&SearchText=cycling+jersey).

From the URL, I'm guess this is alibaba.com, the Chinese Amazon. If so, are these jerseys Chinese ripoffs or are these the real deal?

[eBAUMANN]

if its on alibaba, they are not legit.
kinda the definition of alibaba ;)

[melac1]

it'll go great with your legit enve wheels:)
https://tinyurl.com/mqn5h3f

[yashcha]

I have seen those in person here in Beijing. They are probably created in Guandong, where most of the fabric manufacturing is done. They kind of look like the real thing, but the quality is just terrible.

[vqdriver]

How do you even search on that site?
Enve brings up dresses. Carbon wheelset brings up watches. ????

[melac1]

How do you even search on that site?
Enve brings up dresses. Carbon wheelset brings up watches. ????

You gotta go through the different categories. sports->cycling->parts->wheels->fake enves

[Brian Cdn]

crappy imitations..

[wc1934]

if its on alibaba, they are not legit.
kinda the definition of alibaba ;)
don't forget his 40 thieves!

[Dirtdiggler]

Don't do it.. Several co-workers ordered a set and one discolored his Specialized white saddle to a nice yellow. The sizes are way off, like a small is and xxl. The colors fade very quickly and the chamois is well, might as stuff your shorts with carpet padding.. horrible..

[jemoryl]

I have a friend that loves these Chinese knock off pro kits - he has a whole series, with logos from Santini, Castelli, Nalini, etc. I know he has some bibs from respectable companies and asked why he didn't use them more often. He said he actually liked the chamois in the Chinese bibs better! Different strokes....

[tctyres]

I kinda like this one. ;)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MARTIN-FOX-cycling-jerseys-New-Mens-Cycling-Jersey-Comfortable-Bike-Bicycle-shirt-Rainbow-Stars-Alien-Sports/32788860327.html

Edit:

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1Dp5CPXXXXXa0aFXXq6xXFXXXM/MARTIN-FOX-cycling-jerseys-New-Mens-Cycling-Jersey-Comfortable-Bike-Bicycle-shirt-Rainbow-Stars-Alien-Sports.jpg_640x640.jpg

[matyasdm12]

I've purchased some cheap jerseys and bibs. Jerseys are okay, bibs or shorts are worthless.

[Drmojo]

I bought a GASP ---- RAPHA jersey from a "Chinese" site.
I believe it to be identical in quality/fit to my "legitimate" Rapha jerseys--I wonder if they are made in the same factory, and just marketed differently.
Hmmmm

[jasonification]

I kinda like this one. ;)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MARTIN-FOX-cycling-jerseys-New-Mens-Cycling-Jersey-Comfortable-Bike-Bicycle-shirt-Rainbow-Stars-Alien-Sports/32788860327.html
Hi viz for sure!

Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk

[bicycletricycle]

Why did you put quotes on legitimate. Can you not remember where you got them or do you think that maybe Rapha themselves sold you knock offs?




I bought a GASP ---- RAPHA jersey from a "Chinese" site.
I believe it to be identical in quality/fit to my "legitimate" Rapha jerseys--I wonder if they are made in the same factory, and just marketed differently.
Hmmmm

[ultraman6970]

https://cdn-webimages.wimages.net/0513d02665a176873270964913edbc4f8b9dfa-retina-thumbnail-large.jpg?v=3

[93KgBike]

So blatant! From the website linked above, (sic) "If you need OEM paint stiker logo ,please contact us the logo paint you need. (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/width-23mm-oem-chinese-Basalt-Brake-Surface-50mm-tubular-Full-Carbon-clincher-wheelset-50mm-700C-carbon/32437295983.html?spm=2114.01010108.3.213.VZqJ17&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%252Csearchweb201602_1_1006 5_10130_10068_10136_10137_10138_10060_10062_10141_ 10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_129_10103_10102_1009 6_10148_10052_10053_10050_10107_10142_10051_10143_ 10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10 113_10114_10078_10079_10073_10070_10123_10124%252C searchweb201603_9%252Cafswitch_1%252CppcSwitch_4%2 52Csingle_sort_0_default&btsid=232345b5-e4c8-475f-9834-d0ea6f8b4023&algo_expid=b24d5998-ba49-4849-b27e-7f4e00af7765-24&algo_pvid=b24d5998-ba49-4849-b27e-7f4e00af7765&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1493260230968&sk=VnYZvQVf&aff_trace_key=af3261eab3004b708b4c77edfec0653c-1493260230968-06821-VnYZvQVf)":no:

[93KgBike]

I think I'd prefer a used ksyrium at that price point for a trainer. But I'd take a set of those RUITUOBIKE decals for my cosmics. That'd be fun.

[chris7ed]

I bought a really inexpensive XL jersey from Amazon a few years ago. It came direct from China. Tag said XL but it was no XL. Gave it to my little friend. Never really looked at the quality but I will say I've never seen my little friend wearing the jersey. Probably horrible fabric.

[fignon's barber]

Maybe I'm old school, but supporting someone who stole from a company that earned their marque is just plain wrong. That is what you are doing if you buy Chinese made "Santini" or "Rapha". I'm fine with inexpensive price point goods, but don't steal from companies that worked hard to earn their reputation.

[tctyres]

I bought a really inexpensive XL jersey from Amazon a few years ago. It came direct from China. Tag said XL but it was no XL. Gave it to my little friend. Never really looked at the quality but I will say I've never seen my little friend wearing the jersey. Probably horrible fabric.

Yep. I bought one of these direct from China a few years ago. Effin' awesome! Cheap looking and undersized, but it's the thought that counts. I love it! Some people get the joke. It really separates people out from the "serious" and "seriously funny" crowds.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IgMAAOSwuhhXXjSo/s-l500.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Cycling-Short-Sleeve-Jersey-Bike-Bicycle-Shirt-Wolf-2-Style-Size-S-3XL-/252423196144?var=&hash=item3ac5984df0:m:mBrS87OGzAUq2dvn0jCk0VQ

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/LordSupremo/automotivator-2.jpg