Previous purchases from China: Computer mount - fantastic (so good I bought another), oversized jockey wheel - carbon, this was really a keeping up with the jones's purchase and I've haven't bother to fit it yet but it spins beautifully, TPU tubes - like many people I find they are the cheapest around, Jerseys - a bit hit and miss here, mostly with sizing but if I get that right I stick with the same manufacturer, have to say they are pretty much all made the same way using the same fabrics, though every now and again you get something that is worth 4x the price you paid for it, Carbon saddle - light AF, an acquired taste for crits only, 11-speed gold chain - don't waste your money they are useless and are stretched within a few hundred km of riding, Bar tape - awesome, means I can change it regularly, occasionally some can be brittle and rip (you pays your money and takes your choice), Titanium bolts - I went through a weight weenie phase, thankfully out of it now and, finally, Carbon aero handlebars - work beautifully, light and stiff, and have held up for over 2 years now. Intended purchases: carbon wheels, a 3D printed saddle, another set of carbon handlebars with integrated stem, and an electronic groupset if they ever get super reliable.

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.

Since 90% of "branded" products are made in Asia anyway, sometimes paying 1/4 of the price is worth it.

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,

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 ?

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.

I've picked up a few items like this & have been reasonably happy so far.

Very funny and informative. Subbed

"Loud enough to startle an OAP" 😂 Maybe that could be an official measurement of bike bell loudness. Cheers, me laugh that one liner 👍

Interesting video 👍 - at least I can afford all that stuff 😎💯

Waterproof frame bags and waterproof shoe covers for the win.

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.

I used to buy those laser lights in Poundland.

That light is a danger to society! Might get myself some of those chain pliers though

Lasers!!! Fookin awesome!9

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.

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.

The light feels light with no batteries in...really? What kind if weight do you think an LED chip and some olastic should have?

banter! 😂

Get bike prices down.

Tried a cheap rear cassette! Never again!

Did he say..”good for gold fishing and more”?

🤣🤣🤣 I have those exact shoes

The word upgrade might be a bit misleading in the title!!

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?

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.

Wouldn’t touch Temu with a barge pole

Have you guys seriously taped the bar grip on both sides or my elves' eyes are missing cant see right ?

These cheap things ought to be cheap as their materials are.

The reason it’s cheap because Temu have access to your datas and using/selling them, that’s why they exist.

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.

Don't put new shoes on a table ffs !

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.