Your favourite Cycling top.

[fossyant]

Following on from me visiting a cycling shop selling some vintage and other general cycling tops, which I've purchased a few from them, what's your favourite top ?

I had a Raleigh white and blue top for years that I wore in the late 80's as it matched my Raleigh Road Ace. I have a couple of vintage team tops, one a new acquisition, that I like. I tend to stick to plain colours, red or blue, bright green for the MTB (matches it) etc. Got tops that are great in the winter etc.

My two favourite tops come from late 80's early 90's. Had a Fassa Bortolo top for years, great summer top being mainly white. Roll on last week, spotted a lovely Festina top, but the 'collector' wanted £280 via 'the shop'.... MrsF found a better quality one with the fancy zipper, for £20 on Vinted - it had been listed for over a year.

Fassa Bortolo - building materials - concrete and coverings manufacturer, Festina, watches of course. Mapei - tile grout ! Got some in my bathroom.

Not actual item, but these are my favourites:-

 

[fossyant]

MrsF said today, Have you got something similar ?

Yes... seems the colours are a thing (I have a blue/white best bike).

 

[Sharky]

Inherited from my dad, more than 30 yrs ago. The zip has gone now, but use it occasionally.

 

[fossyant]

Had a long sleeve of this, used to bits, literally as I couldn't afford much at 16 just having got a 531c Raleigh Road Ace (1986 with Shimano 600 SIS)

 

[sevenfourate]

Had a long sleeve of this, used to bits, literally as I couldn't afford much at 16 just having got a 531c Raleigh Road Ace (1986 with Shimano 600 SIS)

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That’s a classic. Love it ! I was born in 71. In
my teens: road-bikes and BMX’s a plenty were in Company Colours….

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Somewhere buried in the wardrobe is this ANC Halfords retro replica jersey, bought around '18, love the design but the material is terribly breathable for hot summer days.

Plus like a numer of my jerseys bought pre 2023, I suspect it won't fit my larger fat insulation very well if at all!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/cy...anc-halfords-retro-cycling-jersey-670142.html

 

[presta]

A white T-shirt.

 

[sevenfourate]

I’ve actually just retired an old favourite to the Bin. And have currently got maybe 7 or 8 Summer Jersey’s……but I can see me getting ‘spares’ of this one: which is my current fave…..

 

[Mrs M]

 

[Oldhippy]

An old black t-shirt with 'Why drive' written under a picture of a bicycle, sleeves and neck cut off.

 

[Pblakeney]

I'd have to go mid 90s ONCE as I've got one bought at the time that is still worn frequently and in good nick. Credit to Santini.

 

[wonderloaf]

Bought whilst on our 35th Wedding Anniversary in said place, every time I put it on brings back happy memories.

 

[PeteXXX]

A Brazilian riding buddy bought this back from a ride he did back home in Umuaramah several years ago. Its been my go to top ever since.

 

[wbm5]

I'd have to go mid 90s ONCE as I've got one bought at the time that is still worn frequently and in good nick. Credit to Santini.
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It's a classic

 

[Punkawallah]

Loose fitting Crane hi-vis yellow pullover top with single, zip pocket in the rear, long zip fastener at front and reflective strips. Had it years, partially because it just does the job, partially because ‘aero’ tops are all that are being sold, and I want something that goes over skin, vest, t-shirt or thermal top.
Now has noticeable difference in ‘visibility’ between front and back, and eventually I will not be able to re-sew seams, but I’ll keep ‘flying as far into the crash as possible’.