WTF is happening to roadie outfits/brands? more flashy more expensive?
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So, using you as an example, how many rides per week do you take? I'm trying to get a sense of how often riders rotate? Some may one do laundry once a week. There's a guy at my gym that wears the same shirt 4-5 times a week. During cycling season, the same kit 4-5 days in a row. In fact, I've only seen him in one cycling outfit for about 3 years now. The dude's not poor either.
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Here's this year's team kit. I will donate it at the end of the season. Pactimo seems to change their stitching patterns and fit slightly each year, which is a bit annoying TBH. Not sure if that is affecting other bulk orders.
For the secondary kit items, I love Defeet stuff! Esp the wool socks. But also: warmers, gloves etc.
For the secondary kit items, I love Defeet stuff! Esp the wool socks. But also: warmers, gloves etc.
My team/club uses Voler. It's okay, but there's always some little thing that isn't quite right. On our newest jersey, the top of the pockets is just a little too high, and getting into the pocket while riding ends up pulling on it quite hard, and the jersey is ripping at the top corners of each pocket. On many other manufacturers, there's additional reinforcement at these points. Voler does not. have that reinforcement.
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To put some context to the thread, how many jerseys, bibs/shorts and cycling socks does average Joe/Jill have in their rotation? I'm not talking about clothes(jerseys) they keep for whatever reason. I'm talking strictly kit in active rotation. Given how often a rider rides per week, how much kit to support that?
Also, there's different jerseys in my rotation at different times of year, depending on the weather. Recently, my two LS thermal jerseys have been getting a lot of use. That's going to come to a stop (immediately, it appears). My lighter-weight, well-ventilated jerseys will get some play time.
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To put some context to the thread, how many jerseys, bibs/shorts and cycling socks does average Joe/Jill have in their rotation? I'm not talking about clothes(jerseys) they keep for whatever reason. I'm talking strictly kit in active rotation. Given how often a rider rides per week, how much kit to support that?
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To put some context to the thread, how many jerseys, bibs/shorts and cycling socks does average Joe/Jill have in their rotation? I'm not talking about clothes(jerseys) they keep for whatever reason. I'm talking strictly kit in active rotation. Given how often a rider rides per week, how much kit to support that?
12x pair of bibshorts
4x pair of bibtights/bibknickers
25+ short-sleeve jerseys
8+ long-sleeve jerseys
3-4 jackets of various thicknesses and levels of water-resistance, several vests, etc.
Many baselayers, socks, caps, etc.
Generally riding 8,000+ miles per year in all sorts of weather -- temps from 35 to 100+ fahrenheit.
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Not going to count, but I've got at least:
12x pair of bibshorts
4x pair of bibtights/bibknickers
25+ short-sleeve jerseys
8+ long-sleeve jerseys
3-4 jackets of various thicknesses and levels of water-resistance, several vests, etc.
Many baselayers, socks, caps, etc.
Generally riding 8,000+ miles per year in all sorts of weather -- temps from 35 to 100+ fahrenheit.
12x pair of bibshorts
4x pair of bibtights/bibknickers
25+ short-sleeve jerseys
8+ long-sleeve jerseys
3-4 jackets of various thicknesses and levels of water-resistance, several vests, etc.
Many baselayers, socks, caps, etc.
Generally riding 8,000+ miles per year in all sorts of weather -- temps from 35 to 100+ fahrenheit.
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So, using you as an example, how many rides per week do you take? I'm trying to get a sense of how often riders rotate? Some may one do laundry once a week. There's a guy at my gym that wears the same shirt 4-5 times a week. During cycling season, the same kit 4-5 days in a row. In fact, I've only seen him in one cycling outfit for about 3 years now. The dude's not poor either.
I also use my bibs and jerseys 2-3x before washing them unless it's a long ride on a hot day. I don't normally wear the same kit 2 rides in a row, but it happens.
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Here's this year's team kit. I will donate it at the end of the season. Pactimo seems to change their stitching patterns and fit slightly each year, which is a bit annoying TBH. Not sure if that is affecting other bulk orders.
For the secondary kit items, I love Defeet stuff! Esp the wool socks. But also: warmers, gloves etc.
For the secondary kit items, I love Defeet stuff! Esp the wool socks. But also: warmers, gloves etc.
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phrantic09 Eric F yeah, it's the summit aero stuff. Nice as far as generic kit goes, or at least not too crappy. And yeah it is different again - it's gotten a bit smaller the last two seasons I think. I still do S jersey and M bibs, S one-piece race suit, XS skinsuit (time trialing only)
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phrantic09 Eric F yeah, it's the summit aero stuff. Nice as far as generic kit goes, or at least not too crappy. And yeah it is different again - it's gotten a bit smaller the last two seasons I think. I still do S jersey and M bibs, S one-piece race suit, XS skinsuit (time trialing only)
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i've notice less if any material shrinkage with better reputable brands.
I tend to do the "light" test with older attire... If you can easily see light bleeding thru, it's time to toss it.
I tend to do the "light" test with older attire... If you can easily see light bleeding thru, it's time to toss it.
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Really? Buy what you like (fit & fashion), at the price you're comfortable with, for the reasons which make sense for you.
and, sometimes you get better than what you expected and sometimes worse...
more reasons under the sun for what people wear or do...
not pleasing to you, look somewhere else, you'll have a much better day.
now to take this down to 'Ground Zero'
someone thought this was 'excellent', I didn't even know this existed, until today... learn something new every day... and then, maybe not.... LOL!
oh boy...
Ride On
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and, sometimes you get better than what you expected and sometimes worse...
more reasons under the sun for what people wear or do...
not pleasing to you, look somewhere else, you'll have a much better day.
now to take this down to 'Ground Zero'
someone thought this was 'excellent', I didn't even know this existed, until today... learn something new every day... and then, maybe not.... LOL!
oh boy...
Ride On
Yuri
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To put some context to the thread, how many jerseys, bibs/shorts and cycling socks does average Joe/Jill have in their rotation? I'm not talking about clothes(jerseys) they keep for whatever reason. I'm talking strictly kit in active rotation. Given how often a rider rides per week, how much kit to support that?