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Good quality mid-range cycle wear?

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  • February 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm #20799
    Henwood

    Hi everyone!

    I am relatively new to the game and have been experimenting with various different clothing brands with mixed success. I’m a bit OCD so I prefer to stick to one brand and match stuff up. Any recommendations for a middle of the road brand that’s good quality? I’ve had success with the upper end of Endura, but for the most part it seems like quite a budget brand (I could well be wrong – correct me if so).

    Generally I prefer to spend a bit more on good quality kit, not being one of the ‘buy cheap buy twice’ brigade, but equally I am faintly horrified by the prices of Rapha and the like!

    Any and all suggestions welcome!

    Cheers

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  • March 2, 2014 at 8:40 pm #777143
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    drfabulous0

    The Gore stuff is excellent
    The Gore stuff is excellent and can be found cheap enough in the sales.

    March 2, 2014 at 7:42 pm #777141
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    Luv2ride

    I’d recommend Mavic gear.
    I’d recommend Mavic gear. I’ve got their shoes, bib shorts, bib longs, long sleeve and short jerseys and various jackets. Build quality is always top notch, always got them at heavy discounts and fit is great. I’m 5’8 with a 37.5″ chest and their UK Small/International Medium size always does me well.

    March 2, 2014 at 7:27 pm #777139
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    Welsh boy

    dhb gets my vote too
    dhb gets my vote too

    March 2, 2014 at 5:29 pm #777137
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    Manchestercyclist

    Torm jerseys are great,
    DHB
    Torm jerseys are great,

    DHB are a sure bet and excellent value. I’ve got stuff by castelli, rapha, pearl izumi, and whole load of other brands but if I had to start again it’s torm and DHB that I’d buy.

    March 2, 2014 at 4:40 pm #777135
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    MPMax

    Definitely check out Primal
    Definitely check out Primal (www.primaleurope.com). Zips can be a bit of a nuisance (more than usable and seem to be getting better year-on-year, mind), but other than that the quality is awesome.

    They usually have a load of stuff – some dodgy designs I hasten to add – in their outlet for ridiculously cheap, so might be worth having a look to test the waters for quality.

    Their Evo Corsa bibs are incredible. Better than Assos, Rapha in my opinion, and half the price.

    March 2, 2014 at 12:18 am #777133
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    glynr36

    Castelli, Rapha and Assos
    Castelli, Rapha and Assos mainly for me here, and a healthy amount of small brand kit done on champion systems.
    They’re expensive yes, but worth it, and a bit of hunting in sales can save you a healthy amount at time, and it’s way better than the mid range kit.
    Some things will never hit the sales, stuff like a Gabba etc

    March 1, 2014 at 11:59 pm #777131
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    Miles253

    I’ve never really looked into
    I’ve never really looked into pearl Izumi, thanks for pointing it out guys

    March 1, 2014 at 11:08 pm #777129
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    pauldmorgan

    I have Castelli and Shutt kit
    I have Castelli and Shutt kit – good performance and quality and worth paying a bit more for durability, good fabrics and good cut.

    For me I would say it’s about finding a range or two that fits you and stick with it. I’ve found it to be quite a long process with a lot of mis-steps.

    For instance the Shutt sportswool jerseys are lovely and fit like a glove but I couldn’t get shorts and tights that work for me (straps too short).

    Castelli cut is perfect for me (L up top, XL down below for the length) and the pads are very comfy. I’ve had a lot of expensive shorts with uncomfortable pads: used to think it was my saddle until I got the Castellis.

    Shutt regularly have good offers and the same with Castelli (I’ve never paid full price), plus they have a very good loyalty scheme.

    March 1, 2014 at 6:29 pm #777127
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    +1 for Torm
    +1 for Torm

    March 1, 2014 at 4:06 pm #777125
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    Scoob_84

    check out Torm jerseys.
    check out Torm jerseys.

    March 1, 2014 at 1:57 pm #777123
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    rnarito

    +1 on Pearl Izumi and
    +1 on Pearl Izumi and Castelli…both score well for me on fit and comfort. I prefer the Castelli chamois a little more though, especially on longer rides. Be careful on the sizing of Castelli though, they run small.

    February 28, 2014 at 11:35 pm #777121
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    Manchestercyclist

    I bought a pearl izumi jersey
    I bought a pearl izumi jersey new in 2006 and it’s still going strong. I think the message is one of taking care of kit rather than brand.

    February 28, 2014 at 11:22 pm #777119
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    dunnoh

    I think half the fun is
    I think half the fun is getting kit. I started with DHB and Endura stuff. Great kit. I pretty much now wear the same stuff all the time – Assos Shorts, Gabba jersey, Helly Hanson base layers. I have just bought some Showers Pass water proof trousers for everyday commuting and they are really good. Good kit means you ride. Simple as that.

    February 28, 2014 at 10:22 am #777117
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    antigee

    ” I’ve also just got some
    ” I’ve also just got some Pearl Izumi stuff from SportPursuit which fits really nicely, can’t vouch for longevity”

    another vote here for Pearl Izumi – stuff I’ve got is very comfy and looks like new after repeated washes think some is a couple of years old used regular but you wouldn’t know it so ticks longevity for me

    February 28, 2014 at 10:07 am #777115
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    Henwood

    You have all been extremely
    You have all been extremely helpful thank you!

    Hours of happy internet browsing await!

    đŸ™‚

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