Answered What quality brands clothing For a 50 yr old?

[Shifty]

I want some quality clothing for rides.
A hoodie would be good and a decent pair of shorts with inners etc.
Don’t want to look like a Lycra MAMIL and also don’t want to look like a teen at a bike park!
help on cool brands for a fifty year old in UK?

 

[Fingerpuk]

I love the Fox stuff. I ride in chinos and nice shirts. When I get on the bike I look like I’m wearing casual office wear! Until I hit the mud.

 

[Shifty]

You should FOR SURE shop at Forever21!!!!

I personally like the current fox ranger line the most.

I only found woman’s clothes and men’s casuals in the US!!! Thanks for the wind up ??

 

[MPJ]

I want some quality clothing for rides.
A hoodie would be good and a decent pair of shorts with inners etc.
Don’t want to look like a Lycra MAMIL and also don’t want to look like a teen at a bike park!
help on cool brands for a fifty year old in UK?

Farah slacks with stretchy waistband

Works for me

 

[Shifty]

Farah slacks with stretchy waistband

Works for me

I already have a wardrobe full! Where did you find that picture of me !!! When I had hair ???

 

[Nicho]

I want some quality clothing for rides.
A hoodie would be good and a decent pair of shorts with inners etc.
Don’t want to look like a Lycra MAMIL and also don’t want to look like a teen at a bike park!
help on cool brands for a fifty year old in UK?

Last year I bought the Endura MT 500 waterproof trousers, waterproof jacket, spray trousers and spray shorts and the matching clickfast armoured liner shorts.

They were not cheap but had good reviews, and I have found them all to be very comfortable and well-made.

My last shorts and liners were also Endura, and they lasted about 15 years.

Each year shops seem to sell out of Endura clothing early in the season, which I take to be a good sign.

Unfortunately I was 50 quite some time ago, but feel considerably younger than that since I got my E-MTB!

 

[Shifty]

Last year I bought the Endura MT 500 waterproof trousers, waterproof jacket, spray trousers and spray shorts and the matching clickfast armoured liner shorts.

They were not cheap but had good reviews, and I have found them all to be very comfortable and well-made.

My last shorts and liners were also Endura, and they lasted about 15 years.

Each year shops seem to sell out of Endura clothing early in the season, which I take to be a good sign.

Unfortunately I was 50 quite some time ago, but feel considerably younger than that since I got my E-MTB!

I will def check them Endura out.

 

[KennyB]

Endura Hummvee shorts for me, 3/4 are great, just ordered above the knee as well. They do some great t shirts and long sleeves as well. Designed in Scotland, on the principle of "Nemo me impune lacessit".

 

[Nicho]

Endura Hummvee shorts for me, 3/4

They are what I had for 15 years - they are a bit scruffy now but still useable.

 

[steve_sordy]

I would second, third and fourth the Endura line. Great quality, very good design, loose fitting - what more do you need?

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[Doomanic]

I also wear Endura. Originally because they did sizes for biffas but now because it's reasonable quality and fits well.

Fox gear is nice, but I'm no dentist...

 

[Gavalar]

I want some quality clothing for rides.
A hoodie would be good and a decent pair of shorts with inners etc.
Don’t want to look like a Lycra MAMIL and also don’t want to look like a teen at a bike park!
help on cool brands for a fifty year old in UK?

Welcome to the 50's club, I'm 53 and wear many brands but for pure quality and longevity you can't go wrong with, www.7mesh.com, none of it comes cheap but the quality is second to none, the guy's behind the brand were designers at a superb brand called Arc'teryx which is the pinnacle for outdoor clothing, happy shopping.

 

[wepn]

Mission Workshop, Dakine, Alpinestars

Anything with SAS-tec, d3o, Dyneema and especially Armalith protection.

 

[55plusmxinsanity]

Troy lee designs.

 

[p3eps]

I have a mixed bag of stuff - Fox, Endura, Altura and Gore Bike Wear.
I really like the Gore stuff, fits really well and high quality.
I have Gore goretex shorts, trousers and jacket which are all excellent for riding in the rain or wet conditions!

 

[#lazy]

I say more colour with age but the black top grey shorts looks good on me ?

 

[Shifty]

Anyway, thanks all. Ordered Endura Humvee II blue kami shorts and the Endura grey hoodie. Both had great reviews!

 

[ImSundee]

Endura Hummvee for me too, highly recommend.

A mate recently got some Fox ones, said the shorts are nice, the liner is shit tho.

 

[ggx]

For budjet I like some Decathlon/B´twin/triban/Rockrider stuff. I Like also Endura stuff.

 

[Doomanic]

I bought a pair of the Decathlon AM shorts recently. They’re shite. Sent them back and bought Endura Humvees instead.

 

[Swissrob]

Under Armour® Official Store – FREE Shipping available is worth a look for functional tops and tights (with baggys over!) they wash well and last forever, especially their cold performance wear.

 

[NULevo]

How do you guys find the sizing on the Endura Humvees?

I've read that they come up small, i.e. order the next size up, Is that your experiences?

I'm a 35 waist so inbetween a Medium and large, what would you recommend?

Thanks

 

[Shifty]

How do you guys find the sizing on the Endura Humvees?

I've read that they come up small, i.e. order the next size up, Is that your experiences?

I'm a 35 waist so inbetween a Medium and large, what would you recommend?

Thanks

I normally fit a 34 waist. My shorts arrived and they are fine, the inners seem very tight around the thighs. In my opinion if you're a 35 def go large.

 

[NULevo]

I normally fit a 34 waist. My shorts arrived and they are fine, the inners seem very tight around the thighs. In my opinion if you're a 35 def go large.

Thanks for the quick reply Shifty

 

[Shifty]

Thanks for the quick reply Shifty

I had just unwrapped them when you posted!

 

[Doomanic]

My work trews are 34, my jeans are 34, my Chinos are 36. I went large and they are spot on.

 

[NULevo]

I had just unwrapped them when you posted!

My work trews are 34, my jeans are 34, my Chinos are 36. I went large and they are spot on.

Thanks guys!

Managed to hunt a large pair in black down at CRC. They might make me feel like a 'real' emtb er, or might be a case of all the gear.... though!

 

[Shifty]

No Forever21?!? Looks like the college ladies won’t be jumping you.

Haha! Honestly I would rather a good beer and an early night now! ????

 

[cabbynate]

I'm 54 and I have to admit I ride in mainly Fox gear. I do have some pants from Club Ride Appeal that are nice and they have a great line of functional clothing that can take you from the trail to a casual lunch meeting without a blink. (Unless your covered in mud and sweat lol)

 

[Madmountainman]

54 and have used these guys for decades...