Looking for a new long sleeved jersey. I have a few from the usual brands, Endura, Fox etc. What brands should I check out that are a bit more niche or have interesting designs?
I quite like the clothing from https://dfyrs.com/ . Their shorts are trousers are amazing quality, too.
Not tried myself but from Derbyshire
Setup® MTB Wear https://share.google/KYbyiQ41fqaVrkXjq
Maybe a bit more racey but these folk are in Leicestershire and sponsored the local CX league last year
grity sustainable sport apparel – grity sustainable sports apparel https://share.google/Q64QXCSGsGuRinuZJ
I keep meaning to buy one of those Setup jerseys.
Quite like unbound collective if you're looking to support a small independent brand and don't want to dress quite as GNAAARR as the DFYRS vibe.
Victory chimp have a few jerseys, not as many as they used to do maybe there's some new ones on the way.
Was in the same boat myself recently.
Bought this, mostly due the fact that it matches the colour of my bike:
Got some nice stuff from Dharco. As with most of my stuff I only buy when it's discounted
Mountain Bike Clothing - Jerseys, Shorts, Pants, Accessories | DHaRCO – DHaRCO EUROPE https://share.google/v6tN3zyjuxM8j7vSe
These guys have some interesting stuff.
https://www.thecyclejersey.com/collections/enduro-jerseys/Enduro
Especially like the Tunnocks one:
https://www.thecyclejersey.com/products/tunnocks-tea-cake-enduro-jersey
Not fancy (but then I like plain stuff) but Blackline get my money whenever I need new stuff. Looked at the DFYRS stuff but was absolutely shocked at the pricing of it - was mental expensive.
Another vote for Unbound - met the owner at a workshop, dead nice. Stuff's cool too.
Decathlon would appear to be the most niche on here and out on the trails. I think they do really good cheap kit.
Or was op looking for expensive and therefore niche kit ?
Ground Effect
I've found myself reaching for one of my three Vaude Moab long sleeve or short sleeve tops a lot recently, followed closely by my Pearl Izumi.
Distinct by being colourful and simple, rather than huge logo of the brand (Fox, looking at you). Really well wicking, last well.
Got some nice stuff from Dharco. As with most of my stuff I only buy when it's discounted
Mountain Bike Clothing - Jerseys, Shorts, Pants, Accessories | DHaRCO – DHaRCO EUROPE https://share.google/v6tN3zyjuxM8j7vSe
Dharco is virtually all my kids wear Mrs Reeksy and I have marketplace searches to hoover up all the good deals. They also do really good end of season 1/2 price sales. I actually got the shirt on that page half price!
A riding mate runs We the riders as a side hustle and I have a long and a short sleeve of his designs - very good for hot weather riding:
WE THE RIDERS: Australian Mountain Bike Clothing & Accessories
Liking my 7mesh Roam. Nice and cool, but seems pretty durable. I went for the Lake Blue.
https://7mesh.com/en-GB/products/mens-roam-shirt-long-sleeve
Really pleased with the setup stuff I bought recently. Nice and understated compared to the in your face or AI designs from other brands
I quite like the clothing from https://dfyrs.com/ . Their shorts are trousers are amazing quality, too.
I have that hoodie and quite like it for riding on the ebike. There's a fine balance between it being too warm and not warm enough though.
Tried the Coffindodger pants and found the fit to be awful - mentioned it at the time and it was echoed by others. Very tight at the front round your tackle and too big in the backside. Felt like they were designed for women. I wanted to like them as they looked the biz, style and quality wise, but they went back.
