I see in pinkbike Gord is stopping bike stuff. Real shame. I have some really old jackets still in everyday use. I guess extra long life is no business model
Only seen headlines, is it just the bike stuff going?
My thoughts too. I have some Gore kit I bought 13-14 years ago that's still in occasional use.
It'll be the cycling AND running lines that are being stopped.
Yeah, a shame, really well made kit and worth the premium IMO.
That is a shame. One of the few more premium bike clothing brands I'm prepared to spend money on
Only seen headlines, is it just the bike stuff going?
No the whole gorewear brand is being closed down from march 2026.
It's a shame, I really like the gorewear stuff
https://road.cc/content/tech-news/gore-close-gorewear-clothing-division-after-40-years-316713
The standout from Gore was the Shakedry, fantastic. I bought 'some' for stock before they stopped making them. I also have a couple of Phantoms that were the dogs knees/bees danglies before the Gabba came along. I've always been a bit disappointed in their shorts tho. They tend to fall to bits on my arse where other brands last a bit longer.
Still sad to see a top notch brand exiting stage left.
Bugger. My best biking jackets have always come from Gorewear - one of the few that generally fit across my broad shoulders without being flappy around the body. Time to place an order I think.
Shame to see them go(ing).
I was hoping to get another year out of my current ancient Gore jacket but I can see the credit card will have to come out. Which is the current Mtb Gore jacket most people find useful?
I was hoping to get another year out of my current ancient Gore jacket but I can see the credit card will have to come out. Which is the current Mtb Gore jacket most people find useful?
I've just ordered a Lupra 2.0. I tend to run hot so looking for something lighter, reviews suggest this'll be OK. Selected colours are reduced, don't forget to sign up for extra 20% off. Took it down to £135ish for me.
It was kind of a weird anomaly of a brand, in that it was an apparel one, solely owned by a component - ie: fabric - manufacturer. I wonder if the longer term effect is that more cycling brands will use Gore fabrics once they're no longer 'competing' with Gore itself. Right now it's mostly 7Mesh and Rapha, I think.
I really like their gloves. Best stock up I guess.
Sad news indeed. It was GoreBikeWear that enabled me to ride in Winter, great quality products that always worked by keeping me dry and warm.
Remember, theres also a 40% off code in the singletrack members area - I think it only applies to stuff at RRP.
Bought a phantom in 2009, my first soft shell and, for me it was a real game changer. Sad to see them go
After reading this I decided now was the time to buy the new waterproof. I looked on the website and the Lupra jacket is in the Black Friday sale but more than it was a week ago! This may explain their demise
Wow, I didn't realise how much of a Gore-Whore I am until reading this and remembering how much of their kit I've owned down the years. My old grey Phantom jersey was the first "proper" MTB garment I ever bought. Just consistent, functional and durable stuff.
And man, those colours.
