Do you mix your kit brands?
10-04-23, 02:47 AM
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So, who's the dappest then? Certainly not me. I'll mix and match, largely because I'm quite fussy about what shorts I wear but the rest is just utilitarian. The most I do is make some attempt to colour coordinate, but I wouldn't let it bother me. I also don't mind about showing brand names.
10-04-23, 03:47 AM
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Yeah, I like to spread the love. No reason for one company to get all of my money. If there was a flag-pole on my lawn, I'd have 5 or 6 different flags flying.
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10-04-23, 03:56 AM
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Personally I don’t mind branding. It helps in determining the likely quality of a product. For example if I buy genuine Assos shorts I know for certain they are going to be of high quality. This even applies to simple cotton T-shirts. The best fitting and finest cotton shirts I own are all from reputable quality brands.
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10-04-23, 06:17 AM
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I do wear hi- viz colors. Other than that though, I try to dress as plain/ordinary as possible. It helps to not attract attention from the sort that will mess with a cyclist. The flashier you are, the more likely you might get hit with a Big Gulp.
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So are you one of those guys who removes brand logos from everything they own. Or just cycling clothing? Or do you just buy un-branded stuff?
Personally I don’t mind branding. It helps in determining the likely quality of a product. For example if I buy genuine Assos shorts I know for certain they are going to be of high quality. This even applies to simple cotton T-shirts. The best fitting and finest cotton shirts I own are all from reputable quality brands.
Personally I don’t mind branding. It helps in determining the likely quality of a product. For example if I buy genuine Assos shorts I know for certain they are going to be of high quality. This even applies to simple cotton T-shirts. The best fitting and finest cotton shirts I own are all from reputable quality brands.
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Buy good quality gear. Dress for the weather.
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04-15-24, 09:17 AM
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Yep, whatever is available/clean and matches colours somehow 
so quite often black Fox shorts (they are longer than most) and black Loose Riders jersey or black/grey camo Specialized jersey is my favourite,
crash pads from Race Face
so quite often black Fox shorts (they are longer than most) and black Loose Riders jersey or black/grey camo Specialized jersey is my favourite,crash pads from Race Face
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04-15-24, 09:52 AM
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Do I mix and match? In one word: Always.
I buy from several different sources and like to mix it up.
I buy from several different sources and like to mix it up.
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I'm not sure why this old thread got revived, but...
Sometimes yes, but usually no. For the most part, I tend to buy a jersey and bibs together, and tend to wear them that way. There are exceptions.
Sometimes yes, but usually no. For the most part, I tend to buy a jersey and bibs together, and tend to wear them that way. There are exceptions.
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Most of my kit has one thing in common - on sale!
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buy on sale mostly
I pretty much stick to Voler bottoms (have on Assos got on sale) find the $$ worth it Always Black
Jerseys is stick to Voler and Aerotech.... depending on sale and color choice...I like having hi-vis green/yellow so depends on who has them
I did get an Ornot Magic shell jacket on sale....pricey even on sale but work great
I pretty much stick to Voler bottoms (have on Assos got on sale) find the $$ worth it Always Black
Jerseys is stick to Voler and Aerotech.... depending on sale and color choice...I like having hi-vis green/yellow so depends on who has them
I did get an Ornot Magic shell jacket on sale....pricey even on sale but work great
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If I have ever been matching regarding cycling attire, it was mere coincedence.
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Do you mix your kit brands?
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04-15-24, 08:18 PM
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I'd also like to add to my earlier post (#30) that I almost always buy when on sale. Therefore, none of my kit will match.
04-16-24, 11:31 AM
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Usually would not care but my Endura bibs and SS jersey really fit me great in an XL so if it works and it is the same brand, so be it!
04-16-24, 12:19 PM
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I wear what is clean.
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How else do you get the same fit in XL as XXXL?
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