[tkd.teacher]

And what exactly is a "flow short"?

Been to Rage, Haus, Landis, Javelina, Global and bikemasters. Almost all have a desultory one or two small rack setup with limited clothing. About all I have is a bunch of team kit from a group I don't ride with any more, so was looking for new garb.

Any recommendations?

John

 

[literally]

Chainlove and any reputable online retailer closing out last years stuff.

 

[tkd.teacher]

Chainlove and any reputable online retailer closing out last years stuff.

That's normally my avenue as well, but I wouldn't mind trying some stuff on so I know how it fits/feels. I also have no aversion to supporting local.

John

 

[GR1822]

Shirts ----I get from Target. Their C9 line of quick-dry stuff is cheap.
Bibs-------I get from chainlove.
Baggies---I get board shorts that I like and cut out the inner liner
Socks-----I get from Walmart. They carry some made by Starter that are quick-dry

I'm cheap as hell though and when I find something I like, I buy in bulk and stick to it.

 

[blaklabl]

That's normally my avenue as well, but I wouldn't mind trying some stuff on so I know how it fits/feels. I also have no aversion to supporting local.

John

The problem with that is "local" has an aversion to keeping stock on hand of multiple sizes & colors. And it's not just limited to clothing. I am like you, I like to know how things fit & feel and make sure I get the right size. Unfortunately it's a crap shoot most times and ordering online and figuring out it doesn't fit takes just as much or less time than the shop doing it for you and then being stuck with something you don't like or didn't fit, returning it and ordering a different size. Oh my what to do, what to do.

I say order it online.

 

[kdimon]

Over the edge in Sedona seems to have a better selection of all-mountain type clothing than most

 

[cw50must]

backcountry.com has good sales from tme to time

 

[Casual Observer]

And what exactly is a "flow short"?

Been to Rage, Haus, Landis, Javelina, Global and bikemasters. Almost all have a desultory one or two small rack setup with limited clothing. About all I have is a bunch of team kit from a group I don't ride with any more, so was looking for new garb.

Any recommendations?

John

Euduro--Hot Topics
XC--REI
FatBike--any local brewery tshirt will do
Fixie--Buffalo Exchange
DH--Walmart

 

[raisingarizona]

Walmart-Dickies

 

[tkd.teacher]

Euduro--Hot Topics
XC--REI
FatBike--any local brewery tshirt will do
Fixie--Buffalo Exchange
DH--Walmart

 

[RajunCajun44]

wow, a variety of places. Who I choose is based on price and selection. Believe it or not Bike Nashbar seems to have a lot of good clothing deals.

Other areas I have hit are Ebay, Amazon, and other various online bike shops.

If I have to have something today, I'll go to REI. LBS never have any good selection. And if they do the price is ridiculous.

 

[longhairmike]

i wear whatever i was wearing earlier in the day

 

[DurtGurl]

Best place in the world to shop for biking clothes is the town of Whistler. Sure, the commute is long and the prices are at a premium, but the selection is enormous!

 

[chongoman]

There is PI outlet in Anthem.

 

[JoePAz]

I shop performance bike for most of my clothes. I tend to love on line shopping for gear due to price and selection, but for clothes I like to touch and feel. Jersey's are not a big deal to me, but I have come to appreciate the 3 pocket style since I can put a food bar in them and reach it quickly not having dig into the camelbak.

For shorts the chamois and material are critical. I wear lycra exclusively as for me it just works better. Anyway for stuff like this I like to feel it first. Pictures leave me lacking. So performance has enough stuff on hand to have choices and REI has some good stuff too. In fact you probably can find stuff a Sport Chalet too. I have been in there and scanned through the clothes and they are not bad at all.

Pearl Izumi outlet in Anthem has lots of selection, but prices are still high.

 

[Ram-On]

I like the zippered jersey's, and the 3 pocket set up is always good for packing cliff bars or what ever LOVE2PEDAL Bicycle Shorts and Cycling Jerseys from Primal, Falconi has a great selection, and sizing chart that's pretty accurate. I still like the baggy shorts, and fit is important, performance or REI for me...

 

[MTBeing]

So no one is sportin' Kitsbow? How lame.

Edit: I get my shirts/jerseys from either eBay (used) or the $7 Walmart ones.
Sent from my mountain bike while crashing

 

[Mrwhlr]

Look at what the people with roof racks are wearing, then don't ask them where to get.

 

[Zoo1424]

Chainlove, Steep and Cheap, Amazon, and direct from Jett MTB and Zoic when I have a coupon. Chain Reaction Cycles when I want something US retailers don't sell.

 

[cstem]

I will try on a brand/model at my LBS, and if it is not the color I like will have them order it based on the brand/model that fit me. For bibs, its tough because what feels awesome standing in front of a mirror may not work on the bike. I have bought and borrowed used shorts in the past and then buy new ones that I like when I find them.