Ekoi and Gobik brands

[Dan Lotus]

Afternoon all,

I've been liking the look of Ekoi kit for quite a while now (French company) and have just now ordered a couple of jerseys, and one mips helmet - all with large reductions.
I was concerned about import duties etc, so will have them delivered to my parents who live in Spain - this does mean, having only just returned, I won't get my mitts on them until October.

Gobik - I believe they cloth(e) several WT teams, but until fairly recently was not familiar with them.
I'm considering ordering a pair of bib shorts to try from Lordgun, but just waiting on a discount code or sale.

Has anyone any experience with either of these brands, and have any comments as to quality, and or fit compared to other brands such as Castelli, Endura, Rapha, Lusso, Sportful, Giordana etc etc.
There is precious little out there that I have found in the way of meaningful reviews.

Thanks :-)

 

[Drago]

How will you know if they suit the shape of your head?

 

[VinSumRox]

I got a Gobin call from the Ineos team bus last year and it did seem good quality. Can't comment on the rest of their kit though.

 

[si_c]

Ekoi stuff is pretty decent, I have their lightweight lid which does weigh pretty much nothing and their clothing is also pretty good as I've got some mitts from them. Probably similar quality to the castelli and specialized stuff I'd bought before.

 

[Dan Lotus]

How will you know if they suit the shape of your head?

I can't, total gamble of sorts, but a relatively modest £65, and worst case, I can either sell it on, or pass it onto a family member, as I have several who cycle.

Ekoi stuff is pretty decent, I have their lightweight lid which does weigh pretty much nothing and their clothing is also pretty good as I've got some mitts from them. Probably similar quality to the castelli and specialized stuff I'd bought before.

That's encouraging to hear a positive review of both helmet and kit.
I did have some mitts in the basket, but ended up removing them, as I don't REALLY need additional mitts.

They have quite a serious sale on currently.

Can I ask whether you ordered direct from them in France for delivery here, and if so what fees you incurred please?

 

[si_c]

I can't, total gamble of sorts, but a relatively modest £65, and worst case, I can either sell it on, or pass it onto a family member, as I have several who cycle.


That's encouraging to hear a positive review of both helmet and kit.
I did have some mitts in the basket, but ended up removing them, as I don't REALLY need additional mitts.

They have quite a serious sale on currently.

Can I ask whether you ordered direct from them in France for delivery here, and if so what fees you incurred please?

I did order from France, but it was a couple of years ago. You shouldn't have any fees levied for small parcels under £100 is my understanding. That's how Temu manages to operate.