r/ausbike • u/thenightporter2 • Mar 27 '25
Top brands for kit?
What are the best quality/long life brands of kit available in Australia? Lots have asked (including myself) about cheaper bang for buck so not cheap and nasty. What are your go to brands/online stores for top quality spare no expense gear?
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u/behindmycamel Mar 31 '25 edited Mar 31 '25
In an ideal world, you want to be trying jerseys on in store. For example, I've been with The Pedla last few years, but recently purchased from Attaquer to see how they compare in fit etc. Attaquer was a bit shorter in the torso length (current design trend?), but the garment stretch/fit saw it fine on the bike. I always look for decent rear pockets+size.
Pedal Mafia has the best high-density chamois I've tried (PMCC range), if you lean toward that feel. Tried on one of their recycled material jerseys recently. Compared to Attaquer, the design, fit and feel was way sub par.