Strava launches cycle clothing range

“We’re working hard to make our store more accessible and local to customers across the globe. Soon, you’ll be able to pay in your local currency and in 2015 we’ll be internationalising the store further which will mean shipping to the UK will be faster and more straight forward. "

What's the latest on this. I'm looking at the climbing challenge feb jersey, thinking its pretty cool. But I'm not prepared to pay the high shipping+tax+fees again. Rapha winter jersey cost me about the same as a gran fondo short sleeve jersey due to all the charges. The Cuore stuff is good, but you can't compare short sleeve summer to long sleeved merino.

Also am I alone in thinking 'pay in your local currency just means it will cost more as they set the price at worst case exchange rate to cover themselves. Example Canyon bikes significantly cheaper in euros than in pounds, despite eu supposedly being about free trade.

I wonder if people who wear this stuff find themselves being overtaken more often.

So I don't have to wait until august to get an orange strava jersey? So I don't have to do a 130km Gran Fondo? But I want that little 8 on the back; guess I'll have to keep waiting and 'earn' my jersey.*

*Started using Strava after doing Ride London 100 then realised I fancied the jersey but too late to log a time.

TBH the stuff looks good enough. They just need to get rid of that branding shit.

I really don't understand why anyone would pay for this kit.

They have jerseys in XL, XXL, and XXXL. Thats better than their segment leaderboards where they just have 200lbs plus. And is the reason I've not gone premium..

Strava has had branded clothing for sale for ages. Not just the accomplishment-specific items like Gran Fondo jerseys, but bibs, jerseys, etc. that have some combination of orange and the word Strava on them.
This appears to just be the launch of the 2015 iteration of that clothing. The interesting thing is that there's a subtler black kit only available to Premium members.

They've done the Gran Fondo jerseys for ages - different colour every month (price + shipping has always put me off though)

Does this mean that the costs will come down then? It's not clear to me from this article. I bought the August orange jersey to go with my orange Moda Echo. It's great; best tope I own in terms of fit and quality. Have not even worn it out yet, though, as I don't want to get it ruined on the winter roads... but, I won't be buying one again after the high initial cost, huge waiting time and the Fed(up)Ex charge on top. There's no way anyone should pay more than £70 for this top inclusive of postage.

is this news? Strava have been doing clothing for ages. Although sorting out the shipping is good news. It's really quite simple though, as the kit is made in the EU don't send it to EU countries via America. Local currency is much less of an issue than vat + duty + fees

Yeah, I see that. Fair cop

I bet the shorts have a radio pocket, and the jersey comes with a set of those no-pin number clips so you can really get that authentic wannabe pro feeling.

How much do Strava pay you for advertising their website? I'm kinda fat so I think half the cost of a roadside billboard is reasonable.

I got the shorts, Jersey, arm warmers and gilet; and was stung for about £100 on delivery for customs charges.....ouch!!

Strava need to sort this for the gear to be readily available at a sensible price.

does this mean they will do something about the shipping costs? They may be correct but they do seem a tad high.