GSAstuto
Maximum Pace
- Oct 11, 2009
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I'm putting together some new cycling bibs and jerseys and want to get some feedback - mainly on the bibs:
Currently I'm working on 2 distinct lineups - a 'Club Version' and a 'Team Version'. Club version is low cost and intended for casual / weekend riding or souvenier type clothing. Team Version is medium cost and intended for serious cyclists demanding pro-type performance and quality. I've got the Club Version pretty much nailed and it's coming out in the next few weeks. Based on a standard pattern with just a few small tweaks. Basically comparable to any major EU 'brand' with real (not fake) Coolmax, Lycra, YKK, etc and 4 color sublimated printing.
The Team Version is where I want to focus from now:
My personal 'hit list' of items is as follows - and this is where I'd like to get your feedback - mainly , again , on the bib shorts:
1) Multi-panel construction with uni-directional support across ITB and sacral regions.
2) High UV cut material.
3) Hypoallergenic Silicon 'grippers'
4) Wicking 'bands'
5) High quality pad (currently I've chosen Cytech which has several options)
6) Reflective piping
7) Radio pocket (rear)
8) Hip pockets (gel)
9) Highly breathable mesh upper with soft shoulder straps
10) Low cut anatomic front for the obvious reasons
11) Long(er) inseam
Personally I'm a big fan of the Parentini and Pearl Izumi prdts - so that's where I'm leaning in terms of pattern and clones. But, these lack some of the details above that I've wanted to incorporate. And I'm sure some of you will have even better ideas of what to include (or not)!
Currently I'm working on 2 distinct lineups - a 'Club Version' and a 'Team Version'. Club version is low cost and intended for casual / weekend riding or souvenier type clothing. Team Version is medium cost and intended for serious cyclists demanding pro-type performance and quality. I've got the Club Version pretty much nailed and it's coming out in the next few weeks. Based on a standard pattern with just a few small tweaks. Basically comparable to any major EU 'brand' with real (not fake) Coolmax, Lycra, YKK, etc and 4 color sublimated printing.
The Team Version is where I want to focus from now:
My personal 'hit list' of items is as follows - and this is where I'd like to get your feedback - mainly , again , on the bib shorts:
1) Multi-panel construction with uni-directional support across ITB and sacral regions.
2) High UV cut material.
3) Hypoallergenic Silicon 'grippers'
4) Wicking 'bands'
5) High quality pad (currently I've chosen Cytech which has several options)
6) Reflective piping
7) Radio pocket (rear)
8) Hip pockets (gel)
9) Highly breathable mesh upper with soft shoulder straps
10) Low cut anatomic front for the obvious reasons
11) Long(er) inseam
Personally I'm a big fan of the Parentini and Pearl Izumi prdts - so that's where I'm leaning in terms of pattern and clones. But, these lack some of the details above that I've wanted to incorporate. And I'm sure some of you will have even better ideas of what to include (or not)!