Protective clothing in the TDF

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by Hawker

I remember those days indeed.

It was hot! And ready didn't help when you crashed.

[Blue Jays]

Originally Posted by charliedid

"...Besides the sagging pockets, what do you feel needs reinforcing or is it just a long term durability issue/desire?
Do you put everything in jersey pockets?..."

A panel in the shoulders could likely boost fabric integrity.
Perhaps an additional non-stretch panel could support three rear pockets?
I typically carry phone, credit cards, cash, food, and roadside tools.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

A panel in the shoulders could likely boost fabric integrity.
Perhaps an additional non-stretch panel could support three rear pockets?
I typically carry phone, credit cards, cash, food, and roadside tools.

Pockets have always been a weak point. One of the things I find is that fabrics (good ones) are very long wearing and nice these days but often the elastic at hems or the elastic portion of the fabric gives out long before UV or other problems. Maybe UV plays a roll in the elastic.

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

I would very gladly pay-up for nice reinforced garments.

Find a way to prevent jersey pockets from sagging, too!

Buy clothes that fit. If it says it's too big.

[Blue Jays]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

"...Buy clothes that fit. If it says it's too big..."

The fit is fine. Some jerseys just have better pockets and better construction than others.

[Blue Jays]

Originally Posted by charliedid

"...Maybe UV plays a roll in the elastic..."

That is certainly a reasonable hypothesis.
Must convince my club to invest in higher-quality riding kit upfront, too.
Paying extra for better stuff is pretty much always money well-spent.

[benb]

Makes sense to me to try and do this.

I don't view cycling clothing as disposable at all.

Absent frequent crashes it lasts longer than just about any clothes I actually own that get worn on a frequent basis.

The clothes I wear into the gym are absolute trash compared to my cycling clothes. Stuff like Nike Dri-Fit falls apart in 1/10th the time of something like Assos bibs.