Some may have noticed the rather affluent crowd parading in hi end out door jacket s, pants , merinio wool tops. Not mountain biking garments. But it's out door gear. One can not be seen in public with a permanent blemish or a loose thread. These thoughtful people donate such garments to thrift stores . The hunt is great fun . Over the years I have collected some amazing clothing I use in layers .
Japan makes garments I believe with a greater attention to detail. Such as extra buttons sewn on the bottom as spares . Thumb holes are cool. The only brand I don't see is Patagonia. Probably because the quality is so good it becomes a best friend you can't part with. Life time warranty is nice.
Really any favorite garment can be fixed professionally by a seamstress. I use shoe glue.
I think my only bike specific clothes are vintage Sombrio jerseys that I wear. I like clothes that look good ,don't make me look dorky,in a pub or jibbing in the Shipyards . Even if my gear has fixed ripps and a funny spot that won't wash out.
March 7, 2022, 8:45 p.m. - Greg Bly
Some may have noticed the rather affluent crowd parading in hi end out door jacket s, pants , merinio wool tops. Not mountain biking garments. But it's out door gear. One can not be seen in public with a permanent blemish or a loose thread. These thoughtful people donate such garments to thrift stores . The hunt is great fun . Over the years I have collected some amazing clothing I use in layers . Japan makes garments I believe with a greater attention to detail. Such as extra buttons sewn on the bottom as spares . Thumb holes are cool. The only brand I don't see is Patagonia. Probably because the quality is so good it becomes a best friend you can't part with. Life time warranty is nice. Really any favorite garment can be fixed professionally by a seamstress. I use shoe glue. I think my only bike specific clothes are vintage Sombrio jerseys that I wear. I like clothes that look good ,don't make me look dorky,in a pub or jibbing in the Shipyards . Even if my gear has fixed ripps and a funny spot that won't wash out.