Quote Originally Posted by Alex View Post
For shorts, I really like the Sugoi Gusta. I just ordered my second pair from TE last week. They are tough as nails and look great, too. I also have a pair of Shebeest Board Shorts. I love how they fit and look, but I don't wear them on trails where tree branches, etc., will snag me. I don't think the SB fabric would hold up to that.

I'm looking forward to hearing what you find out about jerseys, though. I tore a brand new long sleeved jersey on a ride a few weeks ago. I patched it up and now it's my official MTB jersey, because I don't want to rip another one up! I haven't found any MTB jerseys that look tough enough to handle the branches and such.

Alex
I was looking at that exact pair before I came back to check my responses on this thread. I tried some mt shorts and commuter based at sporting goods / lbs. I just did not like any of the chamois. It just wasn't worth the $ there. Then, I clicked on the chamois on the pair you mention here, and thought, well now, those might be worth the $. It helps to click buy when you know someone who loves them. Something loved is worth the $ IMO. I've never tried that brand of shorts. I bought a road jacket Sugoi this winter from TE. I was impressed with it. Help the shorts purchase. I'll try to feedback what I find for tops. While bruises and scratches are pride battle wounds of mtb folks, it's rough being in the club pool everyday with my kids for summer. Cuts/scratches don't mix well with chlorine. Plus, you are not suppose to be in the pool like that to begin with per the rules.