In reply to exiled_northerner:
> Endura's good for me. It's always going to be a bit of a personal choice, but the sizing fits me well and I've had no quality issues (although I am aware a few folks think it's a pile of $H1T)
I've got a pair of Endura FS260 pro bib knickers from a few years ago that are absolutely brilliant. I wish I'd bought 2 pairs at the time as, unfortunately, they've changed the design and they don't fit me round the hems any more. Equally, I bought a pair of their Thermolite tights, which were rubbish - crap design and went baggy very quickly. Replaced under warranty, but the new pair were worn once before going on eBay. My wife has a couple of their merino base layers and I've got some of their mitts and one of their waterproofs, which all seem fine, so a bit hit and miss as a brand.
My favourite brand is whatever fits, does what I want and is in the sale/bargain bin
I have a mixed bag of:
- Castelli (NanoFlex tights, arm warmers, climbers jersey)
- Assos - my go-to shorts for long distance rides. Shame they've stopped making my favourite pair.
- Aldi - softshell winter commuting jacket, all my socks
- Specialized - new softshell jacket for proper rides, but not had much of a chance to use it, also summer mitts
- Alé - top
- NorthWave - top and arm warmers
- Sportful - base layers, knee warmers and windproof gilet.
- Scott - fantastic windproof gilet, if a little on the heavy side compared to modern offerings.
- Lowe Alpine and Nike for base layers
and various other odds and ends you've never heard of or won't be able to get any more, such as from when Nike made good cycling gear.
I'm in the market for new shorts, if I can find some I like the fit of.