khm4252 Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I really find that there is a terrible selection of quality jerseys available to South Africans. When I wanted to get a few jerseys last year I could only find First Ascent, Cape Storm and at struggle Pearl Izumi & Adidas is available. There was Castelli available but sadly I am a bigger guy and these jerseys don't fit me well. Assos can be found but it is bloody expensive. I think their bibs are awesome but I just don't wish to pay close to R2k for a jersey. I am not such a big fan of Anatomic and those brands which to me are for corporares to create custom jerseys in my opinion. I bought a few jerseys from the US where I got De Marchi, Gore and Hincappie. I must say I love the De Marchi jerseys. They are stylish and fit well. Plus I got them on sale at between $40-$50 which is pretty reasonable. Gore also make a very good jersey in lots of fits, styles and colours. Hincappie is actually quite disappointing, they look and feel high end but don't fit well and use heavy zippers. I actually need new jerseys now as I have shrunk but I can't find Capo, Sportful, De Marchi and Gore in SA.
Smartie Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Have you tried Finni? (See: http://finni.co.za) I used First Ascent for many years, but they never use to 'fit' right. Finni fits like a glove! Edit: I use Sportful bibs - excellent. These fit me really well.
Fisan Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Laat year I got myself a Craft kit - bibs and jersey for just over R1000 - also in a sale. The quality is decent. The fit is good and it looks great! Sometimes you need to browse online and put your faith in the size charts...
khm4252 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Laat year I got myself a Craft kit - bibs and jersey for just over R1000 - also in a sale. The quality is decent. The fit is good and it looks great! Sometimes you need to browse online and put your faith in the size charts... Sorry I forgot Craft. Very decent product and it quite available in SA but I have a few jerseys of theirs so was hoping for a change.
Ryanpmb Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I really find that there is a terrible selection of quality jerseys available to South Africans. When I wanted to get a few jerseys last year I could only find First Ascent, Cape Storm and at struggle Pearl Izumi & Adidas is available. There was Castelli available but sadly I am a bigger guy and these jerseys don't fit me well. Assos can be found but it is bloody expensive. I think their bibs are awesome but I just don't wish to pay close to R2k for a jersey. I am not such a big fan of Anatomic and those brands which to me are for corporares to create custom jerseys in my opinion. I bought a few jerseys from the US where I got De Marchi, Gore and Hincappie. I must say I love the De Marchi jerseys. They are stylish and fit well. Plus I got them on sale at between $40-$50 which is pretty reasonable. Gore also make a very good jersey in lots of fits, styles and colours. Hincappie is actually quite disappointing, they look and feel high end but don't fit well and use heavy zippers. I actually need new jerseys now as I have shrunk but I can't find Capo, Sportful, De Marchi and Gore in SA. www.enjoyfitness.co.za Not the brands you're looking for but nice local kit.
Butterbean Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I know assist is expensive, but when I went lookin for a New Jersey, Solomon's had the Mille as race on special. Still cost and arm and a leg at 1200, but for a larger guy like me, it fits like a freaking glove. Super cool in the heat, and feels incredible. Anatomic jerseys have a very strange fit for me, and while I can wear them, they're definitely not ideal. Actually found those Scott jerseys in the stores pretty damn good. Regret giving mine to a mate, because it fit really well and was well made too, only issue was the lack of a full length zipper. But jerseys aren't vital in my opinion, so ride whatever you can. The finni range really does look quite nice tho, seen a few on the road and they look quite good!
gremlin Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Try Bio Racer very comfyhttp://www.bioracer.com/en/collection/333/bioracer-team-set go to www.bbtrading.co.za for the address and contact details You wont look back after wearing this Great quality and value for money
JohnnyD. Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I really find that there is a terrible selection of quality jerseys available to South Africans. When I wanted to get a few jerseys last year I could only find First Ascent, Cape Storm and at struggle Pearl Izumi & Adidas is available. There was Castelli available but sadly I am a bigger guy and these jerseys don't fit me well. Assos can be found but it is bloody expensive. I think their bibs are awesome but I just don't wish to pay close to R2k for a jersey. I am not such a big fan of Anatomic and those brands which to me are for corporares to create custom jerseys in my opinion. I bought a few jerseys from the US where I got De Marchi, Gore and Hincappie. I must say I love the De Marchi jerseys. They are stylish and fit well. Plus I got them on sale at between $40-$50 which is pretty reasonable. Gore also make a very good jersey in lots of fits, styles and colours. Hincappie is actually quite disappointing, they look and feel high end but don't fit well and use heavy zippers. I actually need new jerseys now as I have shrunk but I can't find Capo, Sportful, De Marchi and Gore in SA. Have you tried Santini?
Bicyclegear Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Try Vermarc at Bicyclegear.co.za...The brand from Belgium has some of the best riding in their kit both on the road and on the mountain. Levels of clothing to fit all budgets.
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