Reviews & Ratings
Trace Velo
15:17Can Cheap AliExpress Tyres REALLY Compete With Continental?
The reviewer includes the Chaoyang (referred to as 'Xiaoyang') Merlin in a rolling resistance test of budget Chinese road tires against Western benchmark tires. He notes it is the second most expensive Chinese tire in the test at just under 28 quid and has a 120 TPI casing, positioning it slightly below the Arison Storm R1. He mentions that Chaoyang and Arison are both owned by ZC Rubber, so they effectively come from the same company. No specific performance results for the Merlin are stated in the excerpt.
November 04, 2026Watch on YouTube
Purchase
Where to Buy
| Rating | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 aliexpress.com#1005013411738626Affiliate · MyBikeParts Linyi Wild Trail Outdoor Store93% positive | €30 | – | £19 | 0.0(0) |
| aliexpress.com #1005012310715566Affiliate · MyBikeParts Valmora Wheels Parts Store95% positive | – |
Specifications
Attributes
Diameter—
Tire System—
Tread Pattern—
TPI (Threads Per Inch)—
Tire Width—
Spotted an error in the specs? Help us correct it — sign in or create an account.
Got this part?
Sign up and share your experience — help other riders decide!
Create Account & Review