Clothing 101- recommendations

Wildly Boaring · 23-02-2021 6:52pm

I love Galibier but can't warm to those Ardennes shades.
Might be the shape of my head.

Know a guy with that gilet, loves it.

And yeah they are incredibly responsive to orders and queries

CantGetNoSleep · 24-02-2021 9:27am

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

I love Galibier but can't warm to those Ardennes shades.
Might be the shape of my head.

Know a guy with that gilet, loves it.

And yeah they are incredibly responsive to orders and queries

I find the Ardennes shades great. I ordered the low-light ones but they shipped me the wrong ones, so they sent the second pair in exchange for a charity donation (return postage would have been half of the overall cost almost)

Wildly Boaring · 24-02-2021 11:20am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I find the Ardennes shades great. I ordered the low-light ones but they shipped me the wrong ones, so they sent the second pair in exchange for a charity donation (return postage would have been half of the overall cost almost)

Yeah i really think it's the shape of my head.
The shades are against my forehead, so sweat runs down them inside and out.
Need to stop and clean them every now and again depending on the heat of the day.

Reckon if the nose was adjustable and "sticky" they'd suit me perfectly.
I do have a narrow head. Have struggled to find a pair to suit me.

Luxman · 24-02-2021 11:21am

patrickc wrote: »

My birthdays not far off and my wife s going to get me cycling sunglasses.

I've been looking at loads but can anyone recommend some anti fog photochromic glasses that they have and use ?

cheers

I bought a pair of tifosi photochromatic shades last year and love them. The arms are adjustable as is the nose piece. The lens work well and are clear. Haven’t had them in the bright sunshine to test the transition rate fully but very pleased with them. Bought from merlin last year (pre brexit)

dinneenp · 21-03-2021 1:39pm

Any Galibier short sleeve jersey best for warm, late Spring, Irish summer weather
https://www.galibier.cc/short-sleeve-wear/

MayoSalmon · 21-03-2021 3:21pm

Anyone ever try the neoprocycling crowd?

I refuse to pay for premium cycling kit so happy with you get what you pay for once material and fit is decent...

CantGetNoSleep · 21-03-2021 3:28pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Any Galibier short sleeve jersey best for warm, late Spring, Irish summer weather
https://www.galibier.cc/short-sleeve-wear/

I'm a big Galibier fan but I don't find their jerseys anything special for the price - although I only have one. For similar money you can get Rapha or Castelli on sale, I also find the more expensive Decathlon ranges to be better

Wildly Boaring · 21-03-2021 4:09pm

Last couple of jerseys I got from these guys

https://sigr.cc/collections/cycling-jerseys

Free eu shipping.
Often have sales.

Edit: size up at least one

ckeego · 21-03-2021 7:11pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I'm a big Galibier fan but I don't find their jerseys anything special for the price - although I only have one. For similar money you can get Rapha or Castelli on sale, I also find the more expensive Decathlon ranges to be better

I’m not a big Galibier fan.

Extremely rude and condescending customer service (Female Director apparently) regarding a pair of 3/4 length bibs that were very simply badly designed. Baggy as hell around the calves and knees, riding up and over the knee.

The mesh on the straps was paper thin too, and easily torn.

Mistake I made was not to read the reviews first. It may be an “Irish” company but they have a long road to learning proper customer service.

Old adage is accurate.. if it’s too good to be true, it’s probably too good to be true

dahat · 21-03-2021 8:39pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I'm a big Galibier fan but I don't find their jerseys anything special for the price - although I only have one. For similar money you can get Rapha or Castelli on sale, I also find the more expensive Decathlon ranges to be better

€50 is on the cheap side for summer jerseys really, I’d expect good quality but not top class at that price range.

Wildly Boaring · 21-03-2021 10:00pm

ckeego wrote: »

I’m not a big Galibier fan.

Extremely rude and condescending customer service (Female Director apparently) regarding a pair of 3/4 length bibs that were very simply badly designed. Baggy as hell around the calves and knees, riding up and over the knee.

The mesh on the straps was paper thin too, and easily torn.

Mistake I made was not to read the reviews first. It may be an “Irish” company but they have a long road to learning proper customer service.

Old adage is accurate.. if it’s too good to be true, it’s probably too good to be true

I've found them uber professional.
Was shocked at how good they've been since I discovered them about a 18months ago

ckeego · 21-03-2021 11:25pm

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

I've found them uber professional.
Was shocked at how good they've been since I discovered them about a 18months ago

I’d like to hope I caught them on a bad day, or perhaps she was a bit KP, but I saw them bully a site review online and they also didn’t post my review of their product either.

If a product is clearly not fit for purpose, the company should offer a refund or replacement but her general attitude was that it was my fault for trying the bibs on first and then riding in them while they hiked half way up my leg...Fingers popped through the mesh too.

A pity as the pad and fit above the knee was perfect. Maybe reduced because it was an isolated poor design or batch but doesn’t excuse rudeness and sh12 customer service.

Easy to get a good rating when you simply don’t publish the mediocre...

dinneenp · 22-03-2021 2:04pm

ckeego wrote: »

I’d like to hope I caught them on a bad day, or perhaps she was a bit KP, but I saw them bully a site review online and they also didn’t post my review of their product either.

If a product is clearly not fit for purpose, the company should offer a refund or replacement but her general attitude was that it was my fault for trying the bibs on first and then riding in them while they hiked half way up my leg...Fingers popped through the mesh too.

A pity as the pad and fit above the knee was perfect. Maybe reduced because it was an isolated poor design or batch but doesn’t excuse rudeness and sh12 customer service.

Easy to get a good rating when you simply don’t publish the mediocre...

Hi,
2 issues-
1. seems like you caught them on a bad day. I wanted to replace a gilet (too small) I ordered, they sent out the replacement before receiving mine back. Others have said the same.

2. only posting extremely positive reviews on their site. Poor form. I say many companies do this but still doesn't make it excusable.

dinneenp · 22-03-2021 2:18pm

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

Last couple of jerseys I got from these guys

https://sigr.cc/collections/cycling-jerseys

Free eu shipping.
Often have sales.

Edit: size up at least one

Cheers, they do have some nice ones- I like this

will keep my eye on Rapha & Castelli for sale items as well.

Tony04 · 22-03-2021 5:01pm

The jerseys off the better brands on aliexpress arent bad spexcel santic etc.
No need to spend much on a jersey all you need is something that fits snug, keep the money for bibs.

Macy0161 · 22-03-2021 5:10pm

Have to say, bar club (and boards) jersey, I don't spend on jerseys - I like my retro pro ones from China. Bibs and Jackets is where I choose to spend.

Regarding Galibier, I've definitely seen 1 and 2 star reviews on the site. Just had a quick look there, and they're high up on the list of Mistral Bibs reviews for example. Obviously in the minority as people are happy with the customer service in the main - I know (rightly or wrongly), I'm not inclined to post a bad review if I've been looked after on returns. But obviously that doesn't happen in absolutely all cases.

dinneenp · 22-03-2021 5:42pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

Have to say, bar club (and boards) jersey, I don't spend on jerseys - I like my retro pro ones from China. Bibs and Jackets is where I choose to spend.

Regarding Galibier, I've definitely seen 1 and 2 star reviews on the site. Just had a quick look there, and they're high up on the list of Mistral Bibs reviews for example. Obviously in the minority as people are happy with the customer service in the main - I know (rightly or wrongly), I'm not inclined to post a bad review if I've been looked after on returns. But obviously that doesn't happen in absolutely all cases.

I've never seen the elusive Boards jersey. What's the story, are they readily available, anyone able to share a photo of one please?

alentejo · 22-03-2021 5:51pm

I have ordered some items from Galibier. Very quick and professional to deal with and super quick to deliver. Probably one of the better companies to deal with.

Their clothing is also quite for the price you pay!

Seth Brundle · 22-03-2021 5:59pm

alentejo wrote: »

I have ordered some items from Galibier. Very quick and professional to deal with and super quick to deliver. Probably one of the better companies to deal with.

Their clothing is also quite for the price you pay!

I'd second this.
I've made three multiple-item orders with them over the past year. They each arrived promptly, with a handwritten note wishing me safe riding. Two of the three orders included an unexpected freebie.
I'd call that good customer service.

Seth Brundle · 22-03-2021 6:29pm

dinneenp wrote: »

I've never seen the elusive Boards jersey. What's the story, are they readily available, anyone able to share a photo of one please?

I've two of them - this is one I was wearing yesterday and literally just took in from the line...

Is it time for another jersey group buy?

dahat · 22-03-2021 7:45pm

I’d imagine if you message the Verge rep on-site he would look after an order for you. His username should be in the thread somewhere.

dinneenp · 23-03-2021 4:08pm

Had a browse around several sites & might treat myself to a Castelli Prologo VI Jersey or a Rapha Core jersey.

MangleBadger · 23-03-2021 5:08pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Had a browse around several sites & might treat myself to a Castelli Prologo VI Jersey or a Rapha Core jersey.

I think there is a Castelli challenge on Strava for a 25% off code.
https://www.strava.com/challenges/castelli-flanders-challenge

dinneenp · 26-03-2021 8:32pm

Anyone ever bought from Siroko? They have some great designs but a. never heard of them before b. can't see any reviews or their jerseys recommended in any cycling sites c. Heard of them via Facebook ad
https://www.siroko.com/products/california-maillot-cycling
all of which leads me to think take a wide bearth and avoid them.
Thanks
Pa

MangleBadger · 26-03-2021 9:00pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Anyone ever bought from Siroko? They have some great designs but a. never heard of them before b. can't see any reviews or their jerseys recommended in any cycling sites c. Heard of them via Facebook ad
https://www.siroko.com/products/california-maillot-cycling
all of which leads me to think take a wide bearth and avoid them.
Thanks
Pa

I got a few jerseys last summer. Not too bad. Though the zip split on one the wife’s. so I guess you get what you pay for.

One of those sites that always has a sale.

ckeego · 30-03-2021 12:24am

dinneenp wrote: »

Anyone ever bought from Siroko? They have some great designs but a. never heard of them before b. can't see any reviews or their jerseys recommended in any cycling sites c. Heard of them via Facebook ad
https://www.siroko.com/products/california-maillot-cycling
all of which leads me to think take a wide bearth and avoid them.
Thanks
Pa

Was looking for low light glasses and they had “a sale” on. Had seen a few riders with their glasses on at races, so took a punt on a set of photochromic K3 glasses.
There was also a discount code which basically covered the delivery.

Promptly Shipped from Northern Spain overnight with DHL.

Very slick packaging and presentation-well on par with more expensive brands. The quality is very good too-a good solid pair of glasses for around 40
Quid.

I bought another pair as spares and passed on the code to a workmate who bought glasses and a jersey-he was equally impressed. Normal sizing in the jersey, so not Lester Piggott cut.

SIROKO are now a major sponsor of the Vuelta, and seem to be on a fairly aggressive ad campaign, so on my experience, they’re not passing on gash-it’s good quality product.

whacker00 · 30-03-2021 8:19am

+1 for Galibier and I have built up a collection, all top quality and always very reasonably priced. The mistral jacket is up there with the best and really a fraction of the price compared to a Castelli gabba. I have only found the 3/4 bibs not suitable but that's is likely due to my height at 6'6, probably very difficult to get any 3/4 bibs

. Galibier also now offer a longer leg bib short, perfect for a taller rider

Also +1 on siroko, the gilets are a great addition to a spring kit and even Chilli summer start, very light and fit in the pocket, also have a Jersey but haven't even removed the tags. Has anyone tried their bib shorts?

cblanc · 30-03-2021 8:28am

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi (yet again),

Any recommendations for a long sleeve base layer please?
Galibier have one for €29- link, Decathlon have a few, from v cheap to Galibier price, Helly Hansen more expensive.

Cheers,
Pa.

Le Bram is really good. Nice quality. But way more expensive

statto25 · 30-03-2021 8:33am

ckeego wrote: »

Was looking for low light glasses and they had “a sale” on. Had seen a few riders with their glasses on at races, so took a punt on a set of photochromic K3 glasses.
There was also a discount code which basically covered the delivery.

Promptly Shipped from Northern Spain overnight with DHL.

Very slick packaging and presentation-well on par with more expensive brands. The quality is very good too-a good solid pair of glasses for around 40
Quid.

I bought another pair as spares and passed on the code to a workmate who bought glasses and a jersey-he was equally impressed. Normal sizing in the jersey, so not Lester Piggott cut.

SIROKO are now a major sponsor of the Vuelta, and seem to be on a fairly aggressive ad campaign, so on my experience, they’re not passing on gash-it’s good quality product.

+1 for Siroko glasses. Got a pair 2 years ago and they are still going strong

Wildly Boaring · 30-03-2021 9:12am

The Siroko glasses very wide?
148mm on website, for every pair, even the women's

statto25 · 30-03-2021 10:36am

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

The Siroko glasses very wide?
148mm on website, for every pair, even the women's

They are on the wider side surely. The pair I have are more goggle like than sunglasses profile

LikeTheseOdds · 30-03-2021 5:22pm

With the weather picking up recently I've been out in the short-sleeved jerseys. Do folks recommend wearing the likes of the Spf50 light arm warmers from castelli or just embrace the tan lines

. Was also looking at arm warmers from galibier, I have their roubaixleg warmers and find them good. Any recommendations?

Macy0161 · 30-03-2021 6:25pm

LikeTheseOdds wrote: »

With the weather picking up recently I've been out in the short-sleeved jerseys. Do folks recommend wearing the likes of the Spf50 light arm warmers from castelli or just embrace the tan lines . Was also looking at arm warmers from galibier, I have their roubaixleg warmers and find them good. Any recommendations?

Can't help, as normally embrace the tan lines. However, I'm undergoing light therapy, so I have to cover my skin for the foreseeable.

Anyone used and compared cheaper options to the castelli arm and leg uv sleeves?

Wildly Boaring · 30-03-2021 6:27pm

P20 sunscreen if you need it.
But yeah embrace those lines

fret_wimp2 · 30-03-2021 7:00pm

didnt so much enjoy cycling in my flappy running tshirt today so looking at a jersey or two.

Galibier seems to be highly rated here, would picking up one or two of theirs be advisable?
Are they better than the Siroko jerseys which seem to be in the same price range?

Wildly Boaring · 30-03-2021 7:24pm

If you go back a couple pages there was some jersey chat.

Galibier are fine. But no better or worse than anyone else.
It's usually about finding one you like the look of and obviously at the right price.

Personally I struggle to pay more than 30 or 35 for one. So I've a couple for sigr, one from sweet-pretection and a couple generic off wiggle.
Basically I look for sales and ones I like

dinneenp · 31-03-2021 7:33pm

28% off Le Col website- STRAVAP200T71HY

ckeego · 31-03-2021 10:03pm

dinneenp wrote: »

28% off Le Col website- STRAVAP200T71HY

Basically reduces the prices to Rapha level soðŸ˜‚

dinneenp · 31-03-2021 10:12pm

ckeego wrote: »

Basically reduces the prices to Rapha level soðŸ˜‚

Ya, from extremely expensive to very expensive.

Think I'll complete the Strava Castelli challenge and use the 25% off for a red Lamitica Jersey (will be €63 or thereabouts)
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/ie/lamitica-jersey/p/452107221P
Cheers,
Pa

ckeego · 31-03-2021 10:46pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Ya, from extremely expensive to very expensive.

Think I'll complete the Strava Castelli challenge and use the 25% off for a red Lamitica Jersey (will be €63 or thereabouts)
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/ie/lamitica-jersey/p/452107221P
Cheers,
Pa

Very true 180 Sterling for a jersey and 220 for bibs is saucy.
I saw today that Chain Reaction have an Easter sale, Pa.
The dhb Blok jersey is down to 37 quid.
Have found the dhb stuff to be excellent without exception.

emclau · 04-04-2021 6:42pm

Looking for a pair of bib shorts, narrowed down to the following.. any advice / preference to what I should go for? I’m a casual cyclist, mostly two hour cycles.. I don’t want anything too light - would like some warmth so I can wear into autumn..

Endura FS260
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/endura-fs260-pro-bib-shorts-1
Galibier Classique
https://www.galibier.cc/product/classiqueshorts/
Dub Aeron
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-bib-shorts-1

Thanks

dinneenp · 04-04-2021 6:46pm

emclau wrote: »

Looking for a pair of bib shorts, narrowed down to the following.. any advice / preference to what I should go for? I’m a casual cyclist, mostly two hour cycles.. I don’t want anything too light - would like some warmth so I can wear into autumn..

Endura FS260
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/endura-fs260-pro-bib-shorts-1
Galibier Classique
https://www.galibier.cc/product/classiqueshorts/
Dub Aeron
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-bib-shorts-1

Thanks

Cost a bit more but some rave about Castelli bib shorts.

ckeego · 04-04-2021 7:53pm

emclau wrote: »

Looking for a pair of bib shorts, narrowed down to the following.. any advice / preference to what I should go for? I’m a casual cyclist, mostly two hour cycles.. I don’t want anything too light - would like some warmth so I can wear into autumn..

Endura FS260
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/endura-fs260-pro-bib-shorts-1
Galibier Classique
https://www.galibier.cc/product/classiqueshorts/
Dub Aeron
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-bib-shorts-1

Thanks

The Enduras are excellent. Really good pad. Their service department are top.

Also tried the DHB. Good fit. Pad isn’t as good as the Endura. As Stated, the Castelli are very good but tend to be pricier. Fit is very racy too. Size one up

Wildly Boaring · 04-04-2021 8:11pm

If you're spending that type of money I can highly recommend the Galibier Regale.
Size up one (says it in the description)

It's the only Galibier pair I have. They're a great pair of bibs.
Anyone got the peleton? I need a pair of bibs. All the good weather had me on a very reserve pair today.

emclau · 04-04-2021 8:16pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Cost a bit more but some rave about Castelli bib shorts.

I’m doing the Castelli Easter challenge on Strava so might treat myself! Any particular model you recommend?

lochdara · 04-04-2021 8:49pm

I am looking for new bibs. For 3-4 hr rides. I see a similar question in clothing 101 so i will follow that too. Budget in around €100-150. Most of my current bibs are aldi/lidl and spin 11.

Also looking decent stiffish spd shoes. I use Shimano mt34 but would like more of a road style shoe but with spd cleats. I am liking Sidi but they are quite expensive. Budget around €150 ish also, maybe a bit more. I am size 43 in a runner, Size 44 in Shimano.

lissard · 04-04-2021 9:24pm

+1 on the Endura FS260, they are my go to bibs. Better fit for me than the Castelli Endurance bibs (L). The pad is good for long hours in the saddle.

lochdara · 04-04-2021 9:35pm

size wise how are they. Im 72 kg 5'9 . 32" waist.?

velo.2010 · 04-04-2021 9:54pm

i'd highly recommend the Castelli Entrata bib shorts. I've picked up three pairs recently. About 90 odd euro on Mantel with free shipping ATM.

lissard · 04-04-2021 10:09pm

lochdara wrote: »

size wise how are they. Im 72 kg 5'9 . 32" waist.?

I find the size charts accurate for me, it suggests L and indeed that is the right size. For Castelli I'm XL, for my club gear I'm XXL. Based on what you listed above it looks like an S for you. Here's a link to the size chart.
https://www.endurasport.com/support/sizing/

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