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HuskyOps

Clothing suggestions needed!

Bike Tech and Kit

Hello folks - I'm trying to find some long distance friendly casual clothing for a future trip. I know it would be easy to suggest wearing whatever I have, but I have a very minimal wardrobe and none of it has synthetic materials, besides my gym stuff (tried those, just didn't work well). I do have bib shorts and jerseys for road fun, I plan on using the bibs under the looser clothing. So what non-padded shorts and pants, and riding shirts do you recommend? Decent looking with a snug fit to not flap around would be great! Thanks 😎

Posted Feb 12, 2021, 2:37 PM UTC

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NokhuCrag•

Columbia Omni-shade zip off pants have a real nice fit and are very light weight but still durable. Silk long underwear makes a great extra layer and are also great to sleep in. I don’t really have a shirt recommendation because there are so many options!

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NokhuCrag•

I think they’re calling them Silver Ridge convertible pants now.

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g-fab•

I like wool button down shirts (such as Pendleton). They’re expensive new but pop up in thrift stores on the cheap if you’re into that.

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HuskyOpsOP•

Hadn't thought of that!

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behindmycamel•

Vulpine do some 180gm merino longsleeve polo which have a not-too-loose fit.

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Metamere•

Kuhl pants are pretty good. I use them for rock climbing but they would work for biking. I think a concern would be the pant bottoms getting caught in the chain, but you can always roll it up a bit. I like my synthetic Patagonia long sleeve shirt, although it's a bit loose and flappy.

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