Stylish cycling kit

My Isadore standard issue black jersey got the zip chewed off by my washing machine.
Brexit has made the price go crazy, so I won’t be buying another.
What are the alternatives for nice black not super race fit, not 90s fit jerseys for under £100?

Why not contact isadore and see if they can repair it?

Yeah possibly.... https://isadore.com/repairs-or-crash-replacement-service

What was the word on Albions bib short sizing? Do I remember reading they come up small? I‘ve been riding Rapha Pro Team Long leg in size small and the fit is perfect...what do we recommend?

not tried their bibs but I got one of their jackets and had to send it back because it was ridiculously small. I wear M in rapha PT - bought a M albion jacket and could barely close the zip

Jersey sizing is of interest too...small in Rapha pro, med in Castelli for ref...

Cheers for the tip...one size up work for you?

it was a sale item so I just sent it back for a refund but I think one size up would have been fine

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One size up in Albion jerseys

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Isadore said nope to repair and nope to 50% replacement.

The moral of the story is tell them you crashed doing something “epic” and gram it.

Isadore you used to be cool

I find their shorts fit like other brands I’ve got. They’re nice and stretchy and also good leg length (long). The jersey feels a bit more snug than others and doesn’t stretch as well, although I still wear the same size as I do in Rapha, La Passione etc.

Conflicting advice 😉 aight thanks for the tips lads, will make my purchases and report back

Found the most essential summer cycling accessory, no need to thank me.

https://www.sunsibility.co.uk/sun-protection/uv-sunhats-umbrellas-shades/da-brim-sports-visors/cycling/cycling-classic-helmet-visor/

Agree, also you'd better make sure you're in peak shape, that jersey material is the most unforgiving (had to go back).

H&Ms lycra freefit shorts have been a great addition to my commute and mandatory post-preschool playground duties
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New Adidas kit, would have been better with just the logo but a decent start, new bib short colours too https://www.adidas.co.uk/the-short-sleeve-cycling-graphic-jersey/GU9067.html

Not bad bit too much football looking kit imo with those chest emblems. Funny how they mention the size of the model as well to indicate the sizing. He's more muscular than a top pro sprinter ffs.
Also I'm very much missing the stripes on the shoulders and/or sleeves. If adidas did reissues of the classic designs they did for national teams like Greece/DDR/USSR in the 70s and 80s, I'd be all over it.

Edit: only just noticed the player number on the back facepalm

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not really well designed. Has that generic Aliexpress stink all over it.

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solid work from the stylists as well

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Dont suppose anyone on here works or knows anyone in adidas? I'm wondering if they'll ever do a restock of the velosambas.

I just posted a few days ago in the Velosamba thread that white and red was back in stock.

Even more so re the Adidas jersey:

When you've got a crit at 3 but 5-a-side starts at 4.

A few sizes in stock in black https://www.adidas.co.uk/the-velosamba-cycling-shoes/H04705.html