where to get some 'away from the norm' cycling clothing.

[ton]

looking for some nice and tidy cycling clothing.
not wanting anything technical from the likes of endura/altura type brands, and rapha is too small.
looking for some nice three quarter trousers and some nice smart t shirts.

any ideas greatly appreciated.

[Swallow]

You could try Mountain Warehouse http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/runnin ... yers/mens/

[gaz]

T-shirt wise most of the "technical" offerings from the outdoorsy brands should be suitable. IMO Rohan look and feel smarter than most

[pioneer]

Gaz, are Rohan still going? Haven't heard or seen anything of thiers for years.

[gaz]

Mr Google, he say yes. http://www.rohan.co.uk/

My local store closed a few years back but I haven't worn their stuff out yet.

[ton]

there is a rohan shop in Leeds in the Victoria Quarter.
some nice clothing but a bit more walking specific.
i have found some bontrager commuter trousers which are ideal, not too pricey also.

[mattsccm]

there are a few companies catering for the trendy "urban cyclist".Swerve being one of them. That sort of manufacture seems to be reveiwed on Road CC a bit. there is another, Vulpine, as well. Nice smart kit that is tailored for bikes. Needless to say, as this is a very small market the prices can be high.

[dbascent1986]

+1 on Vulpine, but as said a bit pricey, but very well finished

[Ayesha]

Buy the best waist shorts you can find and go to SportsWorld to buy some 'ordinary' clothes to hide them.

Don't make the mistake of spending over £100 on a pair of fashionable trousers, just to be bumped off onto the pavement and they get permanently damaged.
Get a pair of £15 Adidas training 3/4 length trousers, with stripes down the side.

[hubgearfreak]

also have a look at groundeffect

[stewartpratt]

I can vouch for these - got several pairs and use them for commuting and general use. Light, dry in no time, pack small, secure pockets.

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/mens/t ... 0&cl=BLACK

[Cunobelin]

TKMaxx is your friend

I picked up some Craghoppers Kiwi Stretch Pro trousers and 3/4 for silly low prices last year and they are superb for cycling

They always have stacks of gear that is outdoor / cycling suitable

[loafer]

looking for some nice and tidy cycling clothing.
not wanting anything technical from the likes of endura/altura type brands, and rapha is too small.
looking for some nice three quarter trousers and some nice smart t shirts.

any ideas greatly appreciated.

great stuff from these guys http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/ last long and hard wearing and not to pricey..

[byegad]

Depending on how hard you work while cycling running or walking clothing serves very well. I use Paramo, Rohan and Montane among other makes. All of them are good.

[RickH]

Rohan still have stock in their "Souk" (discontinued stuff reduced) of some sizes of their "Cadence Polo" - looks like a zip front polo but with a cut more for cycling & with a small rear pocket for odds & ends.

Aldi running shirts are good (& cheap) - but sometimes the designs are too sporty rather than plain it just depends on what they come up with. It may be worth taking a look at their Bamboo Base Layers that were in yesterday's (18th) specials.

Plenty of choice of shirts at Go Outdoors from £2.57 (plus £5 for a discount card if you don't already have one). 3/4 length trousers too.

Rick.