Cycling clothing

[derrick]

Castelli because it fits nice, looks good.

 

[jowwy]

I prefer post #12

Will you please just go away

 

[screenman]

Rapha of course, everything else is well just so mediocre.














Rapha is the stuff the sell in Aldi and Lidl I hope otherwise I have it wrong.

 

[Hacienda71]

Whatever fits and works best. This can be anything from German supermarket stuff to higher end brands. Basically I buy what I need to ride my bike and keep warm or cool depending on the season. I actually prefer my latest Aldi purchase to my Giordana equivalent as the rear pockets are less baggy. Cost about a third of the price. My Gore softshell is good in very cold conditions and the fit is excellent, but I can use my three year old Aldi softshell in a wider range of temperatures.

 

[Peteaud]

What ever fits.

I do have mostly Altura, but i love my Pearl Izumi gloves.

 

[potsy]

My stuff is mainly a mix of Endura and Aldi's finest, with a bit of Spesh stuff as well.
I do like the look of a lot of the Gore range but have a feeling it's more of a snug fit than I would like

 

[uclown2002]

DHB as decent quality and offers value for money.
Gore expensive but good quality.

If I knew 2 years ago when I started cycling what I know now, my kit would almost be all exclusively DHB.

 

[screenman]

In truth, Impsport is one of my preferred supplier, I like the fact that I can pop into the factory and get things adjusted if needed. Plus the fact they made the kit for the UK teams for many years, which leads me to trust they know what they are doing.

 

[User6179]

De Marchi and Altura are good and Gore make quality stuff.

 

[jayonabike]

Mainly Rapha for me and a few Castelli bits. I wear Rapha because I find the arms in their tops longer than other brands which means I'm not constantly pulling the arms down over my wrists in winter like I used to with other brands I used to wear. Their bibs shorts and longs are well thought out and comfortable, the leg gripper works well and the pads comfortable. The deep winter longs use different materials, you have fleece lined panels as well as water repellant on the front of the legs and also on your backside. I also love Rapha for the lack of logos and materials used in their jerseys. The rear pockets on Rapha jerseys have been very well designed and you really don't feel that your pockets are full up with stuff. Also the pump pockets on the rear of the jerseys is a great idea, keeps a small pump in place and away from the spine.
Castelli is another favourite, I have their bib longs, deep winter gloves, hats and a summer jersey. The gloves are very thick and keep my fingers warm on a cold Sunday winter morning ride. I also have a castelli emergency rain jacket that folds down very small and fits easily into a rear jersey pocket.

 

[jowwy]

My stuff is mainly a mix of Endura and Aldi's finest, with a bit of Spesh stuff as well.
I do like the look of a lot of the Gore range but have a feeling it's more of a snug fit than I would like

i like gore have to be honest, some can be close fitting, some can be loose. it can be hit and miss

 

[jowwy]

Mainly Rapha for me and a few Castelli bits. I wear Rapha because I find the arms in their tops longer than other brands which means I'm not constantly pulling the arms down over my wrists in winter like I used to with other brands I used to wear. Their bibs shorts and longs are well thought out and comfortable, the leg gripper works well and the pads comfortable. The deep winter longs use different materials, you have fleece lined panels as well as water repellant on the front of the legs and also on your backside. I also love Rapha for the lack of logos and materials used in their jerseys. The rear pockets on Rapha jerseys have been very well designed and you really don't feel that your pockets are full up with stuff. Also the pump pockets on the rear of the jerseys is a great idea, keeps a small pump in place and away from the spine.
Castelli is another favourite, I have their bib longs, deep winter gloves, hats and a summer jersey. The gloves are very thick and keep my fingers warm on a cold Sunday winter morning ride. I also have a castelli emergency rain jacket that folds down very small and fits easily into a rear jersey pocket.

a very well written and informative reply. Thanks Jay

 

[HLaB]

I wear all sorts of kit but I think my favourite is Giordana; the Giordana kit I've got has offered a good performance to cost ratio. I think the kit I have most off though is Endura.

 

[Goonerobes]

Most of my kits Altura as it fits me well, isn't to expensive & so far I've had no quality issues.

 

[jhawk]

Whichever's cheapest! I'm not doing well monetarily, so, I'll get whatever cheapest, I don't wear cycling shorts or jersey yet - I've heard many people will advocate for cycling shorts, while others will say that you don't need them... Since I really only ride my bicycle in the Spring, Summer and Autumn, and only use it to commute and tour with (not in any racing teams or anything like that), I'm unsure on splashing the cash on shorts.