Temu for cycling goods

[BuffsVintageBikes]

No idea, I didn't really take much notice. They're all pretty much generically branded anyway. The tubes are orange with black valves and come in a little blue box. They actually look pretty decent, I can't really see any difference between them and the R450 ones from a LBS. They do warn you however that you shouldn't inflate them above 5bar but I run 28C tires and don't go higher than that anyway.

[Mokgaga'a mmakubela!]

Anyone bought a smartwatch with GPS (for running and or cycling) from Temu?

Edited November 27, 2024 by Mokgaga'a mmakubela!

[Mike Dewing]

On 6/24/2024 at 11:52 AM, RossTopher said:

Hopefully that saddle holds up better than their rims. Seatpost suppository

Dont tell Diddy.!!☠️🤣🤣

[Chadvdw67]

Bought a couple things off Temu now, Titanium bolts, alloy pulley wheels, some baggie riding shorts and a shirt, my wife has also got a bunch of baking goods and packaging stuff, everything so far has been really good quality, and delivery has always been on time without any fuss

[michaelbiker]

1 hour ago, Chadvdw67 said:

Bought a couple things off Temu now, Titanium bolts, alloy pulley wheels, some baggie riding shorts and a shirt, my wife has also got a bunch of baking goods and packaging stuff, everything so far has been really good quality, and delivery has always been on time without any fuss

Be careful of using ti bolts for stems or seat post clamps or anything that holds something important together - particularly the no name ones from China. They aren't as strong as steel bolts even if they don't corrode. I have been using them for a while but for things like bottle cages and also for the extra holes in my frame for rack and fender mounts. They do look pretty though.

[Alouette3]

Just ordered one of these. Very interestes to see quality etc. Got a good selection of all the right sizes. I work on a lot of Reverbs and then do my own shocks and forks where I can. Only have a 10mm clamp, so this will let me work with C1 Reverbs 7.5mm or the 9 and 9.5mm on Fox Shocks

[Chadvdw67]

2 hours ago, michaelbiker said:

Be careful of using ti bolts for stems or seat post clamps or anything that holds something important together - particularly the no name ones from China. They aren't as strong as steel bolts even if they don't corrode. I have been using them for a while but for things like bottle cages and also for the extra holes in my frame for rack and fender mounts. They do look pretty though.

We will see, I have replaced almost every bolt I can with Ti bolts, maybe one day you can give me the good ol "told you so"

[alleyne]

I ordered some bar tape for my indoor bike. Temu had some Supacaz lookalike for R100 bucks, when it arrived it was packed in the exact same box that the original comes in and the actual product is indistinguishable from the real stuff, must have walked out of the same factory. Bought a couple more packs but I see it's gone from the site now. 

Edited November 28, 2024 by alleyne

[Bub Marley]

9 hours ago, alleyne said:

I ordered some bar tape for my indoor bike. Temu had some Supacaz lookalike for R100 bucks, when it arrived it was packed in the exact same box that the original comes in and the actual product is indistinguishable from the real stuff, must have walked out of the same factory. Bought a couple more packs but I see it's gone from the site now. 

Link please?

[tinmug]

8 hours ago, Bub Marley said:

Link please?

If you go back and re-read alleyne's post you will see a vital bit of info: "... but I see it's gone now.".

[madmarc]

19 hours ago, alleyne said:

I ordered some bar tape for my indoor bike. Temu had some Supacaz lookalike for R100 bucks, when it arrived it was packed in the exact same box that the original comes in and the actual product is indistinguishable from the real stuff, must have walked out of the same factory. Bought a couple more packs but I see it's gone from the site now. 

Its probably better than the original - All mine bought locally had the top layer of rubber peeling off in first 12 months absolute crapest bar tape i ever used

[alleyne]

13 hours ago, Bub Marley said:

Link please?

Here's the item from my order history, even cheaper than posted. There are still some that look like the same as Supacaz designs, my bet would be they're all the same. 

 

[RobynE]

Bought a hydration pack and 1.5L bladder (R280 altogether) as well as a phone holder (R70), a bib (R500), cycling shorts (R160) as well as an XS jumpsuit (R320) for my kiddo, and some other bits and bobs such as full face snorkel masks.
 

I am WELL impressed with the quality of all the items - the bib/shorts/jumpsuit honestly need to be seen/worn to be believed and the masks are identical to the one I paid R1000 for, but were R280 each. 
 

Order date 1 February, took delivery today the 10th. 

[Dusty]

9 hours ago, RobynE said:

Bought a hydration pack and 1.5L bladder (R280 altogether) as well as a phone holder (R70), a bib (R500), cycling shorts (R160) as well as an XS jumpsuit (R320) for my kiddo, and some other bits and bobs such as full face snorkel masks.
 

I am WELL impressed with the quality of all the items - the bib/shorts/jumpsuit honestly need to be seen/worn to be believed and the masks are identical to the one I paid R1000 for, but were R280 each. 
 

Order date 1 February, took delivery today the 10th. 

Please will you let us know the quality of the bladder too?

[RobynE]

3 hours ago, Dusty said:

Please will you let us know the quality of the bladder too?

Will do - at a glance it’s really well-made and solid. Definitely doesn’t feel like something that cost R91.00