Decent jersey

darrell1967

It’s my birthday next Wednesday and my wife is giving me hassle about presents.

All I can think of really is a decent long sleeved jersey for the not too cold mornings. I’d like a decent name if funds stretch in an XL or XXL.

Budget is £160 max.

elbowloh

It's getting warmer now though. Should you not maybe get a summer jersey and maybe matching arm warmers if it is a bit nippy?

darrell1967

elbowloh said:

It's getting warmer now though. Should you not maybe get a summer jersey and maybe matching arm warmers if it is a bit nippy?

I’m not really too sure so I’m more than open to advice.

gsk82

I bought a chapeau Merino long sleeve Jersey and really like it. It was £100 from Vive Le Velo.

cruff

I like Isadore and Isoles. Something different from the standard Rapha/Castelli/Le Col stuff and I've been seriously impressed with the quality of both brands - never had anything from either of them that I didn't like

daniel_b

In no particular order I would have a gander at:
Ale
Isadore (as mentioned above)
Dotout
Rapha
Lusso
Torm

I would also say La Passione, but I think you'll get hit with all those joyous import charges and admin fees now and you can likely foresee what that means for complicated returns, plus most of their gear seems to be emblazoned with "Worth the effort" 🙄🤯🤬

When you say 'decent name' I've assumed you mean quality rather than 'brand position' or some other rank marketing term.

MattFalle

The Ale stuff is v nice, I have an aero top of theirs but tbh I think you have to go very far to beat Assos - much much better than La Passione, that Dopey Millar stuff, Stolen Goat and all that ilk.

singleton

Maybe I'm a bit biassed, but at that budget I'd be looking at Rapha.

dangardner27

Pactimo jerseys are excellent IMO.

mrb123

Torm, Rapha, La Passione, Cafe du Cycliste.

Ben6899

https://www.assos.com/gb/mille-gt-summer-ls-jersey-91498.html

Will keep the chill off, in the next month or so, and will prevent sunburn through summer while helping you to keep cool.

I have two.

Or something from GodandFamous? Really nice people to deal with - always responded quickly to size etc queries... https://godandfamo.us/collections/jerseys

webboo

I have Assos,Castelli and Rapha jerseys. The Assos beat all the others on quality,however I did have a Sportful jersey that got ripped in a crash which fit and function wise was one of the best I’ve had.
Castelli and Rapha seem to have the pockets higher on the back and I find they are a bit of pain to get stuff out of.
As I haven’t had to buy a jersey in years as I tend to get them for birthdays and Christmas I have to accept the odd issue with them.

pblakeney

webboo said:

As I haven’t had to buy a jersey in years as I tend to get them for birthdays and Christmas I have to accept the odd issue with them.

Jerseys should last for decades, crashes aside.
I still regularly use a Team Once from the mid 90s. I only buy as my shape changes.

lakesluddite

daniel_b said:

In no particular order I would have a gander at:
Ale
Isadore (as mentioned above)
Dotout
Rapha
Lusso
Torm

I would also say La Passione, but I think you'll get hit with all those joyous import charges and admin fees now and you can likely foresee what that means for complicated returns, plus most of their gear seems to be emblazoned with "Worth the effort" 🙄🤯🤬

When you say 'decent name' I've assumed you mean quality rather than 'brand position' or some other rank marketing term.

I wouldn't be put off from using La Passione - this is from their website:

BREXIT NO CHANGES FOR OUR BRITISH COMMUNITY
Starting from January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom is officially no longer part of the European Union; this has had some consequences throughout the shipping sector.
The first weeks of 2021 have been challenging, besides being a transition period. We have worked hard to not lose the special relationship with our dearest British community ensuring that the changes brought about by Brexit would not compromise the mutual relationship.
All our efforts were paid off and our commitment has led to the desired results. We are delighted to announce that starting from February 4, 2021, you will be able to continue shopping on our website at the same terms you were used to and therefore at no additional costs.

MattFalle

this is another reason why people should buy nothing from there

shirley_basso

The new purple rapha brevet jersey is the business

rick_chasey

shirley_basso said:

The new purple rapha brevet jersey is the business

I’m curious why if you don’t mind elaborating.

Have heard more people rave about them. Not obvious why.

shirley_basso

As a jersey, being totally honest it's nothing particularly special vs any other sportswool top.

In my view it just looks ace, and I am a massive poser. And I like the reflective details.

darrell1967

MattFalle said:

this is another reason why people should buy nothing from there

Why?

mrb123

shirley_basso said:

As a jersey, being totally honest it's nothing particularly special vs any other sportswool top.

In my view it just looks ace, and I am a massive poser. And I like the reflective details.

Just had a look. I agree with you.

daniel_b

MattFalle said:

this is another reason why people should buy nothing from there

I bought some of their shorts when they were 50% off - it's just rebadged Castelli material and pads at the end of the day.

lakesluddite said:

I wouldn't be put off from using La Passione - this is from their website:

BREXIT NO CHANGES FOR OUR BRITISH COMMUNITY
Starting from January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom is officially no longer part of the European Union; this has had some consequences throughout the shipping sector.
The first weeks of 2021 have been challenging, besides being a transition period. We have worked hard to not lose the special relationship with our dearest British community ensuring that the changes brought about by Brexit would not compromise the mutual relationship.
All our efforts were paid off and our commitment has led to the desired results. We are delighted to announce that starting from February 4, 2021, you will be able to continue shopping on our website at the same terms you were used to and therefore at no additional costs.

Thanks had missed that - that does bode well, but I still wonder what happens when you send stuff back, or perhaps they have a UK address now, I know there was talk of that a while back I think.

amrushton

purple long sleeve core jersey/rapha is nice

MattFalle

darrell1967 said:

MattFalle said:

this is another reason why people should buy nothing from there

Why?

because its insulting to the intelligence and insulting to ypu as a person.

don't bullshine me if you want my money.

MattFalle

lakesluddite said:

daniel_b said:

In no particular order I would have a gander at:
Ale
Isadore (as mentioned above)
Dotout
Rapha
Lusso
Torm

I would also say La Passione, but I think you'll get hit with all those joyous import charges and admin fees now and you can likely foresee what that means for complicated returns, plus most of their gear seems to be emblazoned with "Worth the effort" 🙄🤯🤬

When you say 'decent name' I've assumed you mean quality rather than 'brand position' or some other rank marketing term.

I wouldn't be put off from using La Passione - this is from their website:

BREXIT NO CHANGES FOR OUR BRITISH COMMUNITY
Starting from January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom is officially no longer part of the European Union; this has had some consequences throughout the shipping sector.
The first weeks of 2021 have been challenging, besides being a transition period. We have worked hard to not lose the special relationship with our dearest British community ensuring that the changes brought about by Brexit would not compromise the mutual relationship.
All our efforts were paid off and our commitment has led to the desired results. We are delighted to announce that starting from February 4, 2021, you will be able to continue shopping on our website at the same terms you were used to and therefore at no additional costs.

whats dopey millar's prices like normal retail compared to castelli?

pippi_langsamer-2

I'd also consider the Le Col Pro long sleeve jersey too..... "if", they have stock of your size, and "if", you can find a kindly person with a £50 off voucher. That would bring a very good jersey down from £135 to £85

https://lecol.cc/products/pro-long-sleeve-jersey?variant=30329843679295

MattFalle

Its Yanto Barker.

Avoid.

flasher

MattFalle said:

Its Yanto Barker.

Avoid.

Why?

Some of the designs are nice and the quality excellent.

No ones mentioned Giordana, which I think are excellent.

me-109

Another shout here for Le Col. Not tried their jerseys but shorts are nice and sizes are realistic, which helps.

MattFalle

flasher said:

MattFalle said:

Its Yanto Barker.

Avoid.

Why?

Some of the designs are nice and the quality excellent.

No ones mentioned Giordana, which I think are excellent.

because he's a patronising nob selling exactly the same stuff as everyone else at far too much so no reason to go to him.

if you want my money don't patronise/give me BS

shirley_basso

In fairness to MF janto banker is generally understood to be an utter bell end

flasher

I guess that's a reason for some, but as YB isn't a mate of mine I have no idea if he's ok or not, however I don't buy stuff on the basis of whether the CEO/owner/front man's a 'bell end' or not!

Generally I buy on quality, design and price all of which Le Col get a thumbs up.