Free ride shirts

[Markellis]

I have finally reached that stage in life where I have to respect the environment and accept Lycra and my body were not meant to be.

 

I took the plunge and got a baggy pant.

 

Now the problem I am finding is getting free ride type shirts to ride in.

 

I managed to find a xxl fox ranger shirt at CycleLab only to get it home and find a big hole under the arm. Fox no longer seems to bring cycling clothing into SA so getting a replacement is a no go.

 

What other brands are guys buying? And the xxl guys what are you riding in?

 

Im at the point of just getting loose fitting jogging shirts as I can’t find any cyclin branded shirts

 

[Dusty]

Running shirts do the trick for me. They are still a wicking fabric. Reasonably, to well priced, at Decathalon.

Edited February 14, 2020 by Dusty

[PhilipV]

I like running tops.

H&M and Mr Price sport has reasonably priced ones, but my favourite are my First Ascent and Under Armour shirts.

 

And t-shirts. In summer I sweat, and if the t-shirt gets wet, it has a nice cooling effect for the whole ride. Won't do it in winter though.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Try motorcycle shops . I have seen a few big guys using long sleeved motocross shirts with good effect

[TyronLab]

Totally didn't click this link expecting a competition to win a riding shirt for free.....

 

Anyway! Have you had a look at trial tech cycles' site? They have a pretty big array of endurobro stuff and not-too-bad prices. Looking at switching over to fitted-baggies as well once I can stomach the cost.

[Grease_Monkey]

I ride in UnderArmour exercise tops. They are a bit pricey, but they are longer at the back, so when you sit on the bike your crack isn't exposed, and they are super breathable. They hold up quite well to lots of use.

 

The cut also just works for me, but that's gonna be different for everyone.

[Jewbacca]

Enjoy make some mock flannel ones.

 

I'm not sure what your set up is, but one of the things about wearing running shirts is a lack of pockets/storage space.

 

I recommend SWAT bibs (Spez or Fox make them) or sew a little pocket in stretchy material onto the bibs above the waist line if you need to store keys/a bomb/phone etc....

 

I also wear any shirt to ride in. If you've seen a guy riding around tokai in a golf shirt or a work shirt it was probably me

[dave303e]

motocross shirts, alpinestars make a good ventilated shirt.

[Jehosefat]

Ciovita make some nice "baggy" shirts. Range is a bit limited though.

 

https://ciovita.co.za/collections/mens-trail-cycling-kit

Edited February 14, 2020 by Jehosefat

[Eddy Gordo]

Mr price sports for the win. However you can use your good old rugby, soccer jersey as well. Some check flannel shirts or just about anything you want. Even shorts, just about anything comfortable to ride in, unless you wanna look like alot of us, "power rangers" who seem to be racing

[dexterdent]

I really like these from Leatt:

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/apparel/cycling-shirts/leatt-dbx-2-0-jersey-blue.html

 

Also cool that Leatt are a South African brand, so supporting local (not really sure how much local, but at least a reasonable % I hope)

[Eddy Gordo]

I really like these from Leatt:

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/apparel/cycling-shirts/leatt-dbx-2-0-jersey-blue.html

 

Also cool that Leatt are a South African brand, so supporting local (not really sure how much local, but at least a reasonable % I hope)

Their sizing on the small side unfortunately. Try it on first

Edited February 14, 2020 by Eddy Gordo