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@Stelfox your wish has been granted - 25% off tops + legs bundles now online.
Mens here and womens here
@M4xime @bossman gahh, sorry to hear, thats not good - we can renew/re-apply if helpful?
@hippy Trousers; Focussed on their use (easy on/off over long or multi-day rides) we tried to find the line between packability and a reasonable degree of protection & durability. Features were minimised or stripped out (ie no pockets, minimal waistband construction), and tailored to reduce fabric used.
My large pair packs to around the size of 500ml can (just seen @Sergeant_Pluck used same measure), and comes in at 280grams if thats any use. To trim down weight/bulk, I recently adapted a pair into some shorts, with velcro cinch on outside, that Josh Ibbett might wear on HT550 starting tomorrow*
And yes, sizing has been tricky; with such a relatively small number being produced, we could only have one waist/one leg length, so had to make a call to hit the bell curve of body types and use. I'd like to think ever user will have a spectrum of use, from raintrousers over bibshorts through to walking overtrousers worn over trail trousers, through to winter commuting over jeans. Again, a consideration in trying to make the waist have a wide range of fit and adjustment.
Rear spray, grit ingress, & falling-on-your-arse, hopefully minimised with a durable Cordura seat panel.
@Snoops I've been obsessed with Rainlegs for years. Love the concept, but never tried them. Years back (I think I've got this right) I saw at Eurobike they presented a twin poncho for tandem riding on their stand...
@Bossman @Skant Similar to the trousers, we tried to minimise detail on the vest, and make it as light/packable/versatile as possible, so it could be worn in a broad range of environments, and high enough to sit over jersey pockets - also an on-bike vest doesn't require the same load-stabilising as a trail run vest.
In the end, we figured narrow tape, tied in a bowline would be suitable for all bladder attachments, avoids plastic components, and could have uses beyond.
@Rusty_Nail yes, same product, updated name :)
If anyone is interested, Radavist just posted a really nice behind-the-scenes peice;
https://theradavist.com/workshop-visit-with-albion-cycling-apparel/
Along with more details on the Zoa trousers here;
https://theradavist.com/albion-cycling-apparel-review/
*plus some more detail into HT550 product adaption/enhancement on Broomwagon podcast (18mins) here. Josh talks through his bike and kit, and there's a 2min section from me on race-tuning an Ultralight Jacket for him;
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hRHiDboWdt4wkq2PFyAef