Subtle, GB / England cycling tops. Recommend?

Fatamorgana
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I am looking to buy a more "subtle" UK / GB / England cycling top.
Adidas have the contract with British cycling, but I am after something a little less "in yer face" for a ride around the States. Wave the Union Flag, but in an understated way.
Any thoughts greatly received.
Adidas have the contract with British cycling, but I am after something a little less "in yer face" for a ride around the States. Wave the Union Flag, but in an understated way.
Any thoughts greatly received.
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I think Shutt VR do one - whether it's understated enough, I don't know
http://www.shuttvr.com/shop/productdeta ... ge-Jersey/ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
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meanredspider wrote:I think Shutt VR do one - whether it's understated enough, I don't know
http://www.shuttvr.com/shop/productdeta ... ge-Jersey/
Blimey, they should be paying 149 quid to be a mobile billboard!0 -
dhb Blok Jack jersey - it's an abstract union jack.0
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The "problem" with white is that age-old issue of simple urban camouflage, as illustrated in the Shuut web image: you have to be super-slim not to look lumpy when wearing white as you'll always look larger in white / light grey, than in say a dark colour.
Ask any England football fan, most of whom seem to be sponsored beer drinkers when wearing white, England tops!
Some good links thus far. Thanks.
PS - Link http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-blok-jack-jockey-short-sleeve-jersey/0 -
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arty wrote:
I like that one. Although I think Stella McCartney did something similar before Sugoi's talented artists mentioned in the description?0 -
Chadders81 wrote:
That's a rather sad and negative site isn't it.nicklong wrote:dhb Blok Jack jersey - it's an abstract union jack.
Thanks for posting that, not seen it before, just ordered a small, medium and armwarmers.
Lovely looking design in my opinion.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
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Just stumbled on this on Prendas as well - good reduction, and Prendas have excellent customer service:
http://www.prendas.co.uk/santini-union-red-white-blue-short-sleeve-full-zip-jersey.html
Bibs to match if you are so inclined.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
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That Santini Union / Prendas top looks a good design, in the same way that dhb top (with the quite vile luminescent zip) looks like a child's school project!
Good links. Cheers.0 -
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Fatamorgana wrote:That Santini Union / Prendas top looks a good design, in the same way that dhb top (with the quite vile luminescent zip) looks like a child's school project!
Good links. Cheers.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
£85 for the Prendas Jersey and bibs together is a blinding deal, you'd easily pay £60 for twistgel bibs alone.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180 -
Daniel B wrote:Fatamorgana wrote:That Santini Union / Prendas top looks a good design, in the same way that dhb top (with the quite vile luminescent zip) looks like a child's school project!
Good links. Cheers.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
£85 for the Prendas Jersey and bibs together is a blinding deal, you'd easily pay £60 for twistgel bibs alone.
Damn me for finding and posting the Santini kit, I've just gone and ordered the pair in Medium! :shock:
Already despatched, and will be with me tomorrow.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180 -
Not the full kit, personally, but still tempted by the top.
My "problem" is my panniers are Ortleib B&W kit, the bike, dark, bar bag is black, rear: tent dry bag is black - I do like mono chrome.
That said, that top is still looking Good.0 -
I wish the Rapha team GB was still available - http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/a ... Jersey.jpg but the Santini looks OK.Giant Defy 2
Large bloke getting smaller :-)0 -
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Just FYI the Santini kit arrived today - quality of the material and finish is superb, as you would expect.
Bibs were sadly not quite right for me in medium, little bit loose, so no go and they don't have small in stock.
The jersey in medium was VERY small, i could put it on, but it was like a skim suit, and I think would have been too short at the front.
I normally wear a small in Mavic (My preferred make) and expect a large would have been ok in this jersey - I am around a 38" chest.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180 -
Wow, that was quick (from Pendras). Ordered shirt on Thursday evening (15th Jan) and it's just arrived.0
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Not exactly subtle, but it does have a Union Jack on it
http://www.assos.com/en/19/singleProduc ... 00&var=7460