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I am coming down to Melbourne in couple weeks and I'm looking to update my cycling wardrobe for the summer. So Melbournians, where is the best place to shop. I looking for good quality, eg Castelli, Pearl Izumi, Giordara, Adidias etc.
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The first place that comes to mind is Le Knicks at Black Rock (right near the roundabout thingy on Beach Rd)

I haven't shopped there myself (I tend to go more for eBay and probikekit.com) but have been in the store and its stocked to the gills with top notch cycling wear.
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http://www.unoclothing.com/

got some great items...

prices are fair !
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http://www.unoclothing.com/

got some great items...

prices are fair !
I have some UNO stuff. Certainly not of the quality of the brands that neon mentioned but does the job for me. If you're looking for top end stuff, Assos in Sth Melb is right up there but stack your wallet before you go.

For me, can't go past www.probikekit.com Check out their sale stuff, I just picked up some really cheap knicks and tops.
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http://www.unoclothing.com/

got some great items...

prices are fair !
I have a fair bit of Uno clothing and it does the job, the only problem is you become a walking billboard for them.
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http://www.unoclothing.com/

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I have a fair bit of Uno clothing and it does the job quiet well. The only problem is you become a walking billboard for them, every piece of clothing has uno on it, usually in orange placed in an obvious location. My knicks have uno on both legs.
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Le Knicks at Black Rock are excellent for variety, quality and service.



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I am coming down to Melbourne in couple weeks and I'm looking to update my cycling wardrobe for the summer. So Melbournians, where is the best place to shop. I looking for good quality, eg Castelli, Pearl Izumi, Giordara, Adidias etc.
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there's no doubt Le Knicks is a great shop with EVERYTHING you'd ever need, but they're a bit expensive: pro bibs start a $140! Even the basic 'no-name' shorts are $95

Three doors down, John Kennedy sells his own brand bibs for $75, and 2 doors down, you can get cheap Kathy Watt shorts ('only' Netti, and not all that comfortable) for $65
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High End Cycles in Victoria Street Northcote, has pro kits at very reasonable prices.
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High End Cycles in Victoria Street Northcote, has pro kits at very reasonable prices.
Is this is a new shop? That would be in my neighbourhood and I haven't heard of them.
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I wonder if they've anything to do with www.highendcycles.com.au
(they're in Clayton Sth)
They list a bit of clothing.
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Keep an eye on Aldi, their new range is due out soon.

http://www.australia.aldi.com/
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I wonder if they've anything to do with www.highendcycles.com.au
(they're in Clayton Sth)
They list a bit of clothing.
Yes it is the same mob. They are opening a shop next week 1 October. 500m from Livingston Street on the West side of Victoria Street. I think there is a milk bar and surf shop and another few shops near it. The premises used to be a hair dressers.
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Just got my order from Probikekit. Took 8 days and cost $170 for bib shorts, 2 jerseys and short gloves. Just a little more than you'd pay for the bib short alone at Le Knicks.
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Just got my order from Probikekit. Took 8 days and cost $170 for bib shorts, 2 jerseys and short gloves. Just a little more than you'd pay for the bib short alone at Le Knicks.
I've look at some online stores, my only concern with online clothes shopping is getting the right fit.
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