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[Closed] Suggestions for cycling jerseys that don't look like a Star Trek costume?

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Are there [i]any[/i] normal looking tops out there?

Something without the MAMIL/FMIL, wannabe TdF look for people that would like to look like "someone riding a bike", but still want the benefits of wicking technical material and a longer tail over a cotton t-shirt. Mainly for commuting, pub rides, family pootles etc.

Want:

- lightweight, wicking material that dries quickly after rain or getting all sweaty
- front zip or some other way to adjust ventilation
- machine washable at 40°
- casual styling but still bike cut
- durable

Don't want:

- neon / high viz
- shiny
- sponsors logos
- big pockets at the back
- radio pocket
- skin tight


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:03 am
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Pretty much any running top then.


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:05 am
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Pretty much any running top then.

I'm guessing they don't have a cycling cut though?
(i.e. longer tail to prevent builders bum and wider in shoulders for handlebars posture)


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:06 am
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Quite a few do,

Craft Hybrid Jersey,
Couple of salomon ones.

Its going to be hard to find a top that is a cycling top but pretending to be something else.


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:12 am
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Endura do a whole range of jerseys which you might find ok.


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:14 am
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Decathlon have some looser cut cycling tops with pockets on the side: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-11007-shirts

Not massively stylish, but the logo is usually fairly discrete, and assuming you go a couple of sizes up they're not that skin tight.


 
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I like the gore ones and they are on sale now. Plain colours, relaxed but not loose fit, long backs, discreet and usual gore quality. Tired of road biking with a billboard on my bike and tired of amusing ones.


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:23 am
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Whackjob shirts ftw. I regularly ride in their normal "trail tee" but the new proper cut jersey is great (although not on their site yet). We had some custom shirts done by them for twentyFour12 ([url= http://whackjob.co.uk/2012/07/bonty-2412-love-mud/ ]check us out here[/url]). Drop them a mail and ask about the jerseys they are very friendly.


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:24 am
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Now that you've come up with the idea don't just leave it.

I would happily go for a 'original series' blue star trek top in a cycling cut.

Let me know when you go into production.

Matt


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 10:26 am
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Cheers Shep, will try them.

Yeah, Endura stuff is a bit more muted. Used to have a bad rep for durability/quality though - is that still an issue?

These kinds of things are [i]just about[/i] right:

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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dakine-cascade-mtb-jersey-2012/

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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/race-face-bi-winning-t-shirt/ (hate the logo)


 
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maybe look for commuter clothing or some of these -

[url= http://endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=124&prod_id=342 ]Endura merino tech top[/url] Really good bit of kit. Lasting well but maybe not for the hottest days.

[url= http://swrve.co.uk/ ]Swrve[/url]

[url= http://www.rapha.cc/shop/city-riding ]Rapha Fixed/City range[/url]

[url= http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/ ]Ground Effect[/url]

[url= http://www.altura.eu/products/men/short-sleeve-jerseys/metro-short-sleeve-jersey.aspx ]Altura[/url]


 
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Posted : 30/07/2012 10:37 am
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Thanks all - some good suggestions to look through there.

I like the gore ones and they are on sale now. Plain colours, relaxed but not loose fit, long backs, discreet and usual gore quality

I really like Gore stuff. My current commute favourite is Gore and is pretty much what started this hunt (as it is getting a bit old) - it is soft (not nylonny/polyester feeling), casualish, and muted.

But the current range.. this is the most acceptable I could find:

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and it is still a bit

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Ground Effect?
Great merino, but with the exchange rate currently (NZ$), not cheap.


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 12:28 pm
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[url= http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/rab-aeon-t-ss-mens-baselayer-top-p142319 ]i got this, super fast drying , very light, . . . . nice fit[/url]


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 12:36 pm
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Graham, he's a gonner if he's part of the "away" team!


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 12:44 pm
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I recently got a dare2b one that's pretty much what you describe; wicking, zip, cycling cut at the back, one colour so not really Star Trek...


 
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Sandwich: Indeed.

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Posted : 30/07/2012 12:48 pm
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Torm are muted, simple, Rapha-esque without the price tag and lookatme thing.

http://torm.cc/


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 1:10 pm
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mavic, briko, dainese will easily fit the bill


 
Posted : 30/07/2012 1:15 pm
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Berghaus tech t fits most if what you want apart from the zip.


 
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