Randolph Posted April 15, 2023 Share I'm struggling a bit to find decent range and quality of cycling gear. I have never worn these bibs so not sure about them. I have a specialised mountain bike shorts with internal padding which I love but this seems to have fallen out of favour. Where can I get decent padded inners then? I'm a bit chunky so typically need 2XL. And tops? I dont dig these skin tight tops. Where can I get something that is a bit more appropriate for older gents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted April 15, 2023 Share Have you had a look at indola shorts? Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 15, 2023 Share Where are you located? Maybe try CWC or Cycle Lab but most cycle shops should stock kit that you can try for fit before you buy. mandylp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted April 15, 2023 Share 26 minutes ago, Eddy Gordo said: Have you had a look at indola shorts? Theyre not padded 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted April 15, 2023 Share Get some Anatomic or Ciovita Weardirect.co.za Ciovita.co.za mandylp, Randolph and Adam2007 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted April 15, 2023 Share 6 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said: Get some Anatomic or Ciovita Weardirect.co.za Ciovita.co.za CIOVITA Adam2007 and Randolph 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2007 Posted April 15, 2023 Share 34 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said: Get some Anatomic or Ciovita Weardirect.co.za Ciovita.co.za Can agree with this one. Ciovita is has the best clothing! Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted April 15, 2023 Share If you are in the Western Cape may I recommend you go to the "Rapid Sports" factory shop in Cape Town. No middle man, no mark-ups, just good quality clothing at very good prices.. They DO have both bibs and cycling shorts, both with high quality chamois. There sizing is very consistent. Ciovita ... uhm jaaaa .... mostly okay quality. Having had to return some of their clothing due to bad stitching I am not part of the fan club though. Their sizing is notoriously all over the show !!!! Sooner or later you WILL have to return something due to the sizing being way off. Assos is a step up in the price range, but VERY nice. On the other end of the spectrum .... First Accent is available all over SA at your local SportsmansWarehouse, and many cycling shops. Their chamois inserts are colour coded. RED .... okay for the odd SHORT ride, rather avoid. BLUE is the best you get in their shorts version. BLACK is their best chamois, BUT only available in their bibs ..... I did speak to their designer at the Argus Expo and asked that they consider re-releasing the black chamois in shorts as well. Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted April 15, 2023 Share 2 hours ago, Randolph said: I'm struggling a bit to find decent range and quality of cycling gear. I have never worn these bibs so not sure about them. I have a specialised mountain bike shorts with internal padding which I love but this seems to have fallen out of favour. Where can I get decent padded inners then? I'm a bit chunky so typically need 2XL. And tops? I dont dig these skin tight tops. Where can I get something that is a bit more appropriate for older gents? Mr price sport tops are nice loose fit. I even use there wickening normal running shirts. Works well Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted April 15, 2023 Share 12 minutes ago, ChrisF said: If you are in the Western Cape may I recommend you go to the "Rapid Sports" factory shop in Cape Town. No middle man, no mark-ups, just good quality clothing at very good prices.. They DO have both bibs and cycling shorts, both with high quality chamois. There sizing is very consistent. Ciovita ... uhm jaaaa .... mostly okay quality. Having had to return some of their clothing due to bad stitching I am not part of the fan club though. Their sizing is notoriously all over the show !!!! Sooner or later you WILL have to return something due to the sizing being way off. Assos is a step up in the price range, but VERY nice. On the other end of the spectrum .... First Accent is available all over SA at your local SportsmansWarehouse, and many cycling shops. Their chamois inserts are colour coded. RED .... okay for the odd SHORT ride, rather avoid. BLUE is the best you get in their shorts version. BLACK is their best chamois, BUT only available in their bibs ..... I did speak to their designer at the Argus Expo and asked that they consider re-releasing the black chamois in shorts as well. I have persisted with the red first ascent. And in getting use dto it. Doing 4hours is fine in it now. I think rule 5 is most important. I also noticed it hurts less if I I use no bum cream Randolph and ChrisF 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eala Posted April 15, 2023 Share 2 hours ago, Randolph said: Theyre not padded 😢 They are .I have four pairs Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vye Cycle Kit Posted April 15, 2023 Share Hi, You can take a look at our online store: www.vye.co.za If you're Cape Town based you're more than welcome to pop in at our factory in Kensington to confirm sizing, fit and feel. Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted April 15, 2023 Share 3 hours ago, Randolph said: Theyre not padded 😢 Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 15, 2023 Share 3 minutes ago, Eddy Gordo said: Yes indola have bibs with padding and shorts with padding they also have a range without any padding. Maybe OP found the rack with no padding and gave the next rack a miss. Randolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted April 15, 2023 Share Church, pub and bike. Perfect kit. splat, Kixx and SwissVan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted April 15, 2023 Share Thanks everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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