Bibs and Jerseys
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Check out Starlight Custom Apparel https://www.theblackbibs.com/ decent quality, low price and it's a small outfit in Virginia. I've ridden with the owner and have a few of their kits.
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I'll let him know. I let him know about your order and he just said it shipped. I'll pass along the idea
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The sizing charts should be worked on. The measurements aren't the whole way around as is usual so it makes it a little harder to size. Also metric. I'm just more used to having my measurements in cm at this point. They look very interesting for sure though.
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I thought about this sizing method.. what it does mean I think, is that it's much easier to take another piece of clothing you may already have that fits well, measure it, and pick the matching size from their size chart. Not that all Lycra is necessarily the same stretchiness, but this system could be useful.. Oh.. and scroll down, they also give weight/height guidelines; easy to miss.
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With Castelli you never know. Their sizing seems to be all over the place. I love their products but only buy ones I can try on first.
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I bought a Craft jacket that was on sale for 60 percent off. Even with the crap euro to dollar rate right now, I ended up well ahead. I may go grab the Castelli too...I know once I leave Italy next year, these opportunities are going to be few and far between. I am retiring in Wisconsin so I will definitely need the cold weather gear...
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Check out Starlight Custom Apparel https://www.theblackbibs.com/ decent quality, low price and it's a small outfit in Virginia. I've ridden with the owner and have a few of their kits.
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Inexpensive but not cheap. Low overhead of a small outfit in Virginia. Decent stuff for the price. I have a few that were part of other kits with colored stripes so they were a little bit more. They also do custom work so if you have a club or event they’ll work with you in kits.
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Check out Starlight Custom Apparel https://www.theblackbibs.com/ decent quality, low price and it's a small outfit in Virginia. I've ridden with the owner and have a few of their kits.
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After you take a ride, keep us updated. I'd like to know how the pad is. At the price they sell them for, it seems to be a good buy... even though I need a jersey more than bibs.
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Did you take them out for a spin yet?
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keep us informed... nothing like decently priced bibs (and the chamois IS everything)... I'd buy a few if it I knew they would hold up to 150km rides....
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Then check out Baleaf bib shorts on Amazon. My size is under $30 right now. I've worn them on multiple 160km rides and they were great. I still don't understand why people spend more on bib shorts.
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I went to a couple bike shops in the big city in my prefecture, Nagoya, and I got to browse some of the name brand bike clothes. I was very impressed, and definitely want in to a sort of "want mode".
I actually almost bought a Shimano navy blue jersey for about $80 that I tried on and really liked, but I didn't want to have that argument with my SO. After getting home, I couldn't find the same jersey online, and am regretting not getting it. Oh well, there will be other jerseys for me to look at and also not buy later.
It will be interesting to see how the $13 Aliexpress jersey compares.
I actually almost bought a Shimano navy blue jersey for about $80 that I tried on and really liked, but I didn't want to have that argument with my SO. After getting home, I couldn't find the same jersey online, and am regretting not getting it. Oh well, there will be other jerseys for me to look at and also not buy later.
It will be interesting to see how the $13 Aliexpress jersey compares.
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I wore them yesterday. I approve of them. The chamois was a little more comfortable than the $30 Baleafs. They are quite snug.
One thing I noticed was the front of the bib comes up to my navel. Makes it harder to use the restroom than the Baleafs, which only come up to my waist.
One thing I noticed was the front of the bib comes up to my navel. Makes it harder to use the restroom than the Baleafs, which only come up to my waist.
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I picked up a pair of Sportful Giro bibs at half price, about $45 the other day. I'll try to give them a go on Saturday, weather and wife depending.
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Over the last seven years my choice of bibshort has been the Assos T FI Mille, that is until this year when I learned they changed the design. I tried the new design and wasn’t impressed. I don’t care for the wide strap placement and lower cut in the front, uncomfortable for me. Now I’m using the Castelli Premio Bibshort and so far I’m impressed. These feel a lot like the my old Assos with slightly more compression.
As far as jerseys go I don’t spend a lot. I found a 40 dollar jersey works just as well as a 100 dollar plus jersey. Here in Houston where summer temperatures typically get in the triple digits there’s no wonder fabric that can wick the moisture away.
As far as jerseys go I don’t spend a lot. I found a 40 dollar jersey works just as well as a 100 dollar plus jersey. Here in Houston where summer temperatures typically get in the triple digits there’s no wonder fabric that can wick the moisture away.
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Just got my $13 jersy from aliexpress, and it's not bad. The zipper isn't great, and the small details aren't great, but for the price it's pretty damn good I think. Definitely the $75 name brand jersey I got is nicer, but we will see how they perform when I'm on the bike.
FWIW, the expensive jersey is better looking on me, but I got to choose that one in the shop.
FWIW, the expensive jersey is better looking on me, but I got to choose that one in the shop.
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I have yet to hear anyone mention Nalini products. Does anyone have comments on the bibs, good or bad. I have been looking at some and considering trying them.
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I have yet to hear anyone mention Nalini products. Does anyone have comments on the bibs, good or bad. I have been looking at some and considering trying them.
https://procyclegear.com/
Cheers
https://procyclegear.com/
Cheers