Favourite cycling clothes brands

J90
J90 Posts: 46
edited April 2013 in The hub
Interested to see what everyone's favourite cycling clothing brands are? Both leisure and riding. I'm a big Alpinestars fan, love the lairy designs.

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  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    I like rocking the btwin look.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    Altura
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Assos - pricey, but superb kit

    Lots of 'A' brands it seems!

    Off the bike I like Howies and Hollister stuff, as I'm built like a teenager :-(
  • Mike Deere
    Mike Deere Posts: 4,259
    Disregard brands, acquire materials.

    (I like merino wool.)
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    I have a Merino baselayer which is my least favourite compared to 4 synthetic ones. Conversely I love all the Merino socks I have (particularly Woolie Boolies).
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I ride naked.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • I follow the crack
    Trek Fuel EX8
  • Endura is favourite. Dead cheap (relatively speaking) and top quality too.
  • I quite like Royal stuff on the MTB
    And Sombrio
    and on-one / Planet-x for base-layers
    and dare-2-b for misc stuff which I may or may not wear on the bike.

    And on the roady, I'm a big fan of Santini, however I've not tried Rapha/Assos as I'm not made of money :lol::wink:
  • bluechair84
    bluechair84 Posts: 4,352
    Love my Royal shorts, slightly better design than my endura shorts, but they're a very good second. Like Njee, I prefer synthetic breathable baselayers comapared with merrino - I hate the way they collect sweat on the back. Then Decathalon for softshells.
    Horses for courses, but I haven't gotten on with Altura in the past (shorts and jacket).
    Army surplus waterproof socks ftw.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Whatever makes most sense
    Aldi/One one/Howies (£38 at TK Max), D2B (£25 at TK Max), Altura (MBUK subs gift), Karrimor (FRom days of decent stuff - cold test kit from work).......
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    All my kit is Dare2B, nice fit, wicking cotton t shirts and cheap prices make it a winner in my book

    Oh and sockguy socks
    Mountain biking is like sex.......more fun when someone else is getting hurt
    Amy
    Farnsworth
    Zapp
  • phz
    phz Posts: 478
    For riding gear, Fox (helmets, jerseys, gloves), Oakley (jerseys, shorts), Endura (shorts), Sombrio (shorts), Nike (base layers), Royal (gloves), Save our Soles (socks) and either Vans or 5:10s on my feet. For everything else (shells, gilets, etc.) I go for more 'general' outdoorsy stuff like Berghaus.
  • mudsucker
    mudsucker Posts: 730
    I really like Specialized BG range, Royal and 5:10 for shoes
    Bikes are OK, I guess... :-)

    2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp.
    2013 Trek 1.2
    1982 Holdsworth Elan.
  • Richie63
    Richie63 Posts: 2,132
    Royal for Shorts, 5.10 shoes, Altura for jackets and Sealskins for sock / winter gloves
    I'm going to blow the bank on a new build ( within reason ) NOW DONE!!
    http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss14 ... 010362.jpg
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    I've just started using Fox kit and its all great, have a 661 recon which is essentially the same as the fox. I got a Nema 3/4 sleeve jersey from CRC which is also great. Evoc hydration pack is better than my old Dakine, it's abit bigger and still feels really light, much better laid out too. I use 5:10's for flats and some Shimano MP66's for clips, again both great, the shimanos are load better for winter or any kind of wet riding though!
  • compo
    compo Posts: 1,370
    Whatever is cheap/on offer
  • compo wrote:
    Whatever is cheap/on offer

    +1 potato
    2011 KHS Full Susser Carbon 29er Race Build
    Clank wrote:
    M'eh, I might just go back to zapping it with frikken lay-zur beeeems. And sharks.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Royal- mostly dh stuff, it's well priced
    Altura and Fox- everyday stuff, it's ace and durable. Almost all my gloves are Fox.
    LIDL! Most of my commuting stuff is lidl.

    TBH I'll buy anything that looks decent but these guys have always delivered. Especially love my Altura Attack waterproof shorts and my Fox Poacher jerseys.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • Actually becoming a big Dakine fan

    Nice cut, and quality bit pricy but not over the top :)
  • J90
    J90 Posts: 46
    Oh....this thread has dented my wallet muchly.
  • clamps81
    clamps81 Posts: 315
    Endura shorts, Royal jerseys, 661 gloves. Tried other stuff but I'm built a pipe cleaner and the sizing and cut tend to be all wrong for me.
    Nukeproof Mega AM


    Tomac Snyper - Now sadly in pieces