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Am looking for the unfindable!
Tasteful riding jerseys that aren't euro-racer-spandex-tastic, but that aren't gnar-core-DH-well-weapon like.
Requirements;
Mid to full length zip.
Generous cut for my [s]beer loving[/s] athletic build.
Decent sized pocket(s) at the rear, able to take phone, the odd munchie and maybe a Pertex gilet.
Tasteful colorwayz (sic).
So far, the only ones I can find are from Giro, but am open to suggestions if you please!
Rapha
😆 You know I'm not buying Rapha, D!
Howies.
Morvelo
Endura Hummvee or Xtract
Fox ranger?
JJB Sports.
DrP
Xtract looks a good option, thanks.
Had already looked at the Fox Ranger, I think. Zipped pocket was too small. Tiny, in fact.
Have a look on http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/, some nice stuff on there.
I have an Xtract - wore it every day riding in Cairngorm the other week. Seriously good bit of kit and nicely understated.
Also have the Rapha cx, think I prefer the Endura ... !
Torm is lovely but is proper roadie fit.
Ashmei?
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Is Troy Lee Alpine beyond the pale?
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...Torm is lovely but is proper roadie fit.
Ooooops, missed the OPs requirement for "relaxed" fit 😳
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OMG, that Xtract thing looks truely hideous, I know it's [i]not[/i] about the look, but c'mon, that's a bin bag with a zipper 😆
^^^^ I've got the red one, it's a lot nicer looking 🙂
.....but not with red shorts !
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The new INRNG jerseys are pretty fine looking (IMO) and the wide range of size options should let you get a "non-Italian fit"
http://www.prendas.co.uk/inrng-full-zip-santini-summer-cycling-jersey.html
Go all in One skin suit..
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I like a tight fit Lycra top, but I do have the howies jersey, very comfortable and it has a decent zipped pocket, plus the material is very stretchy so stuffing a layer in is no problem.
dhb active jersey from Wiggle?
The new INRNG jerseys are pretty fine looking (IMO) and the wide range of size options should let you get a "non-Italian fit"
And it supports a very, very good website. I've already got a cap, I think a new jersey may be purchased too.
Can I add pump pocket to the requirements list?
Now I have a niche-tastic bike I'm finding myself with wardrobe concerns too.
Drunk cyclist or twin six
Now I have a niche-tastic bike I'm finding myself with wardrobe concerns too
Yep. No pockets on my mtb jerseys! Hence the searching.
Howies cadence ss jersey has a pump pocket, zipped pocket and a full length zip.
^^^^ you really want a rigid metal object like a pump against your spine if you take a hard tumble ?
Pump on bike or in Evoc for me )
I actually prefer a small saddle bag/wedge for tool/tube. Mini pump on the frame under the bottle cage.
Tang, that's what I have now. Would just like a jersey with pockets for snack, phone, cash etc.
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-blok-micro-short-sleeve-jersey/ ]DHB Blok?[/url]
It comes in some pretty (sic) colourways.
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Failing that, something tried and tested like an Altura Airstream.
I know I sound like a stuck record but the howies is really really nice. I have the one with welsh stripes on (I don't normally go for 'stripes', but I was born in wales and I think the welsh jersey is red with a dragon? National tops are for winners only!) thats not merino mix.
You can tell that a couple of Rapha designers have moved to Wiggle in that new Blok kit..
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I know I sound like a stuck record but the howies is really really nice. I have the one with welsh stripes on (I don't normally go for 'stripes', but I was born in wales and I think the welsh jersey is red with a dragon? National tops are for winners only!) thats not merino mix
I bought one last month and I'm very impressed with it. It's race fit, I'm not, but it really does flatter. (If that's a concern. It's not often my wife takes an interest in how I look in cycling gear, but she really likes me in the Howies stuff!)
I bought the blue, slightly by mistake, meant to get the black. It does look very much like the Italian national champ's jersey. I'll have to as apologise to Vincenzo next time I'm gridded next him. 😆
[url= http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product/MER/BER ]Ground Effect Berglar?[/url]
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That is truly inspired. Wearer needs to be called Rufus.
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Excellent! 😀
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(Not quite what I'm after, but still excellent!)