Would you buy any bike products from Temu?

[Flowrider]

I have an open mind here.

I've bought grips and a saddle that were fine, but other items that weren't. I won't go into exact detail about what they were, as it might just be my reaction.

I am very curious what other people have experienced with them...

[GirishH]

@Flowrider, personally, I have no experience with Temu, but my experience buying things online in general has been good. MisterGordo—my fat bike—was an online purchase, and (s)he/it has turned out great.

Other bike-related things I bought online via Amazon have been fine too. Then again, I didn’t have high expectations because they were simple items like bike lights, reflectors, or even my bikepacking bags (handlebar, frame, and saddle). All of them have functioned as expected—or better.

As you can see, nothing I bought online (other than the bicycle) is really mechanical or very technical. Unlike @Jesper, @Criminal, or @meamoantonio, I have very little technical knowledge about parts. So I usually visit a physical store and pick up the part. This way, I know I’m getting the correct item and maybe also supporting a local business.

I agree it costs (way)more than Temu or Amazon, but I’m confident I’m getting what my bike actually needs—for example, the spare chain and brake/gear cables I carry in my emergency kit.

My feeling (and expectation) is if I bought handle grips or an inexpensive saddle locally at a shop, probablly they did from a place like Temu..

(03-05-2026, 12:15 AM)Flowrider Wrote:  I have an open mind here.

I've bought grips and a saddle that were fine, but other items that weren't. I won't go into exact detail about what they were, as it might just be my reaction.

I am very curious what other people have experienced with them...

[SPINMAN]

I think there's a reason their products from apparel to parts are 80% cheaper than expected. There have also been confirmed reports about security. You are giving them, a Chinese communist run company, access to your contact information and financial information. I have never even opened an adf by them to just check it out. Paranoid? maybe. Feel safer? Definitely. I even passed on buying a Coros, from China, fitness watch for the same reasons. Prices are enticing though. Hope I'm wrong, but be aware.

[Painkiller]

I just do not feel secure about the Temu site in general and do not care for the interface at all. I prefer to navigate straight away but get nothing but spin the wheel garbage for ultimate saving crap. Sketchy at best I would think. I would not trust it. I stay with a business I could actually call and talk to a human if need be, 90% of the time. I do like to try out new products from time to time but draw the line also. Amazon is as risky as I get.

[Flowrider]

I agree. Why do we have to go through all the spinning wheels stuff then be told you have to spend $50 to get the discounted items they set up for you.

I had set up payment through PayPal, hoping to protect myself.

I clicked on tyres for my bike and then clicked again to get the right size, but it processed the $77 PayPal payment without going through checkout.

They didn't refund it; instead, they gave me a credit.

I do feel comfortable with Amazon

[Criminal]

No sir! Support your local businesses and domestic economy.

[Papa Dom]

ah no, Temu is not my thing when it comes to bike parts, personally.
yes, I could buy and actually have bought some small home (decor) items or useful accessories for daily activities. well, I can see myself buying a bottle cage, bike bell, items of such.

[GirishH]

I agree wholeheartedly with @Criminal . After doing a fair bit of research, I bought a phone holder for MisterGordo on Amazon (or a similar discount retailer here in India). It turned out to be a piece of poo-poo. I couldn’t return it, so I gave it to a cycle mechanic when he refused to accept payment after fixing my flat while I was bikepacking.

Later, the mechanic in Nepal who’d fixed my gearset using keychain ring sold me a phone holder that has held up great—even on the wild Annapurna Circuit.

Ironically, this one probably comes from China too, just like the first. But at least I can talk (or complain) to a real person if something goes wrong—and I get the small satisfaction of supporting the local economy, even if everything ultimately traces back to the same source..

(03-06-2026, 12:19 PM)Criminal Wrote:  No sir! Support your local businesses and domestic economy.

[meamoantonio]

(03-05-2026, 12:15 AM)Flowrider Wrote:  I have an open mind here.

I've bought grips and a saddle that were fine, but other items that weren't. I won't go into exact detail about what they were, as it might just be my reaction.

I am very curious what other people have experienced with them...

Grips and other little items should be fine but id stay away from moving parts like (jockey wheels, drive train, tires, anything necessary to keep you moving forward)
most of the stuff we use really comes from China nowadays but the added price for proper QA is really something we shouldn't skimp on

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Id trust Temu with lets say a phone case or something but for anything bike related I'd still go to a local bike shop, the whole industry needs support guys, visit your local bike shop

[VinceCyclist]

I personally haven't bought bike products from Temu yet, but I’ve heard a lot about their deals. While the prices can be tempting, I’d be cautious about the quality and customer service, especially for something like bike gear that needs to be reliable. If the reviews are good and you’re okay with potentially lower-quality items, it could be worth checking out. Have you tried any of their bike products? What’s your experience been like so far?

[Charles Thomas]

(03-05-2026, 12:15 AM)Flowrider Wrote:  I have an open mind here.

I've bought grips and a saddle that were fine, but other items that weren't. I won't go into exact detail about what they were, as it might just be my reaction.

I am very curious what other people have experienced with them...

Yeah it’s a bit hit or miss in my experience. Stuff like grips, saddles, and simple parts can be totally fine, but anything more complex or safety-related can be a gamble. I usually stick to basic items from there and spend a bit more on things like brakes, helmets, or drivetrain parts.

[Flowrider]

Yea, that makes sense. Quality is first priority. I've got some basic stuff from them that if it didn't work, was no drama. Actually use Amazon a lot. If the product is a problem, they've sorted it quickly. Same as eBay, but their products take ages to get to us