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From: andrew cooke <andrew@...>

Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2020 09:59:36 -0300

Not sure the title makes much sense - these are AliExpress stores that sell
their own branded cycling tops (rather than copies of other people's designs).
This list isn't exhaustive and may contain errors, but it's a useful starting
point for trying to find sellers that are doing more than pushing copies (you
might hope these companies are more invested in making something exceptional -
perhaps better quality materials, a different style, or better service).

There's quite a mix here and no obvious way to group, so ordered
alphabetically by name.  I haven't bought from most of these and make no
guarantees about quality or reliability.

Andrew


Cheji - https://cheji.aliexpress.com/store/327485

All products are own brand.  Designs vary (perhaps aimed at non-western
market?).


Cusroo - https://id.aliexpress.com/store/2800067

Most products are own brand.  Designs vary.  Indonesian?


Darevie - https://cyclingwear.aliexpress.com/store/3103076

All(?) products are own brand, with some shots using own model.  Designs tend
to be geometric patterns.


Frenesi - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/4388076

Most of the products are copies, but those branded Frenesi appear to be
own-designs.  Generally simple designs.


HIRBGOD - https://hirbgod.aliexpress.com/store

All(?) products are own brand.  Designs are generally garish novelty items.


MTSPS - https://mtsps.aliexpress.com/store/3147007

All products are own brand.  Designs vary (like Cheji, maybe aimed at
non-western market?).


Pimmer - https://id.aliexpress.com/store/5047171

A few products are own brand (beware - many appear own brand but contain other
company logos on close inspection).  Minimal designs.  Possibly experimenting
with different fabrics / cuts (see
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33019852324.html for example).


Racmmer - https://racmmer-cycling.aliexpress.com/store/1052221

All products are own brand.  Designs are, well, mixed.  Well known and high
volume.  A bit more mass-market that Santic or Spexcel (but I Like their pro
fit).


Rion - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/3511051

All(?) products are own brand, with some shots using own model.  Designs are
basic.  Seems to be fairly well known / large volume (like Santic, Spexcel,
Racmmer).


Runchita - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/3521027

Most products are copies, but Runchita in the catgeory menu selects
own-branded.  Designs vary.


Santic - https://santickorea.aliexpress.com/store/1985488

All products are own brand.  Has an identity outside Aliexpress and tends to
be more expensive.  Shots with own model.  Generally simpler designs.


Spexcel - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/2219030

All(?) products are own brand, with some shots using own model.  Designs are
simple (Rapha influenced?) with horizontal bands.  Have bought from here -
seem to experiment more with different fabrics and designs.  Fairly well
known.


Swiftofo - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1074373

All products are own brand.  Designs are generally simple, but looks like they
may be aiming at a more athletic (triathlon?) market - more athletic cuts and
different materials.  Many shots using own model.