Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

Could anyone provide sizing advice on Albion’s bib shorts?

Similar to Rapha, Gore?

Sizing advice on Albion’s site is scant.

@Chopsicle should be able to help.

I've literally received an Albion jacket this week and the sizing is very different to Rapha, for jackets at least. I'm a M in Rapha these days (used to be a L but size classification has definitely changed over the years), ordered an XL Albion jacket and the fit is just right. I did look at their size guide, which gave some useful measurements and meant I got the right size first time.

@andyp Yeah, I guess I’m wondering: is this Rapha sizing (general public) or cycling sizing? If you know what I mean.

XL

wtf

i will be XXXL then

They only go up to XL.

Clearly not targeting the MAMIL market.

I think more cycling sizing. I'm 1m 83 tall and weigh 72 kilos so quite tall and lean, so was surprised at being XL. That's Italian cycling clothing sizing.

So will hippy be XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL?

Moah Xs.

would love to help @snoops, but don’t think I’m qualified! Defo get in touch with Albion direct, they’ll be able to sort, no problem :)

https://flintthetimedetective.fandom.com/wiki/Moah

I’m 6ft and 65kg. Wear a S. Perfect fit. Up there with the best bibs I’ve owned

6’ 3” and ~80kg. Ordered XL. Wish me luck.

Will report back if anyone’s interested.

iam also about 6´3 but more 90ish kg, would be nice to to know how it fits you

Core cargo bibs - Do they go translucent like the core version?

Brevet mitts- Any good? Doesn't look like they have much padding?

I was looking at a pair. A pretty penny, I’m interested in the reflectivity.

hey hey hey,

very much fond of the lightweight socks due to their breathability and lightness..

do you guys know any similar alternatives with the same upper mesh panels that would be also nice but less pricey? Even half calf would be ok.

cheers!

e: browsed throug this (https://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/best-summer-cycling-socks-221160) and they all have logos except rapha. Don't want logos in my life.. :(

I like my Brevet mitts. There is enough padding. I like the slightly longer fingers that make the fit a little nicer for longer rides.

I recently returned a pair of Brevet mitts, and kept the pro team mitts instead. The padding was too much for me, I also didn't like the "overengineered" look. Proteam mitts look sleek and they have slightly less padding than my Isadore climber's gloves (which is OK).

Isadore has some logoless and comfortable summer socks (but would be expensive I suppose) maybe try Chapeau? Or La Passione, now that they have a UK store? (I don't have LP's summer socks, merino ones are good though)

https://atout.cc/ their socks are excellent and reasonably priced

My pro team mitts have disintegrated round both thumbs over the winter.

http://www.pongolondon.cc has an excellent range of cycling socks.

Sad to hear, home my pair fares better. Although most of the winter I do use full fingered gloves.

@andyp Had a look and they do have very nice range of socks.

However @Gregory 's tip regarding atout.cc is just what the doctor ordered.

Ta both!