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Back in Blue: The Scotsman Plaid Kit

Electric blue, black checks and a flash of gold. The story of our Scotsman plaid, and three ways to wear the jersey and bibs (sold separately).

By Jonathan Ciaccio 2 min read

Corbah Scotsman plaid jersey and matching bib shorts in a studio, sold separately

Electric blue, black checks and a flash of gold. The Scotsman is back.

Some patterns deserve another lap. Our Scotsman plaid has been on the road since the first Corbah kits, and we've given it a fresh page, new photos and a proper introduction. Here's the story of the print, and three ways to wear it.

Corbah Scotsman plaid jersey and matching bib shorts side by side in a studio. Jersey and bibs sold separately

The jersey and bib shorts are sold separately.

The print

The Scotsman is an original Corbah plaid inspired by Scottish tartan. It isn't a registered clan or district tartan; it's our own take. Big electric-blue and black checks carry fine diagonal hatching, so the blocks look woven rather than flat. Thin gold lines, some solid and some dashed, cross the whole pattern.

Everything is printed into the fabric, not sewn on. Nothing peels or cracks, and the plaid reads clearly from down the road.

Scotsman jersey laid flat: white Corbah logo and the hatched blue, black and gold plaid up close

Three ways to wear it

1. The jersey, on its own

The Scotsman Tartan Cycling Jersey ($89.95) is the loud half of the kit. It has a full front zip, three rear pockets, a silicone waist gripper and 140 GSM Corbah Super Dry fabric (Italian MITI) with SPF 25. Pair it with plain black shorts and let the plaid do the talking.

Rider wearing the Scotsman jersey in front of a painted mural

2. The bibs, on their own

The Scotsman Bib Shorts ($99.95) carry the same blue, black and gold plaid down both legs. They have white mesh straps, Italian fabric with safety stitching and upgraded power band leg grippers. Wear them under a plain black or blue jersey for a quieter look that still turns heads.

Front of the Scotsman bib shorts: blue, black and gold plaid with white mesh straps

3. The full plaid kit

Go all in: jersey and bibs together, plaid from collar to knee. They're sold separately, but buy them together and 10% comes off the bib shorts automatically at checkout.

Rider in the Scotsman jersey and matching bib shorts at a coastal overlook, sold separately

Get yours

Every Corbah kit is made to order and delivered in 5–6 weeks, and customization (a name, text or logo) is usually free. Check the size guide before you order. We don't do returns or exchanges, but if the size is wrong you keep it and can order the same item in another size within 15 days of delivery for about 20–60% off.

Shop the Scotsman jersey and the Scotsman bib shorts, or see the rest of our cycling jerseys. Want something else loud? Read about the Tuxedo kit.

Written by Jonathan Ciaccio at Corbah

Corbah designs original cycling jerseys and kit, made to order with free personalization on every jersey. Want one that's only yours? Request a free custom design.