Clothing help please!

podgeorge
podgeorge Posts: 188
edited February 2010 in MTB buying advice
Now that I've got a little dosh to spend, i thought i might buy myself some proper MTB gear, as currently the stuff I've got at them moment are just normal clothes and are rather uncomfortable. I am looking at getting some baggy half length shorts, a fitted (not super tight :wink: ) jersey and some gloves. But there are soo many to choose from, i have been looking on CRC, but half of the stuff on there doesn't even have a size guide. :?

For example i found this:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=42775

Which i thought was pretty cool........but there is no bloody size guide! Although im between a medium and a small in normal tops, and usually around a 32" waist. So can anyone recommend some bits for me or tell me about the sizing manufacturers use? I am also looking for some reasonably cheap stuff too as i don't want to spend mases on clothes rather than components :wink: Also are there any other shops worth looking at for clothes??
Thanks in advance!
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  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,848
    It's worth checking the manufacturers' websites as they often have size guides
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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Wiggle normalyl have a decent size guide on clothes too.

    TBH, if you've not got a huge amount to spend then you can probably just get some 'non-cycling' shorts from sportsdirect/ mandmdirect and wear them with a pair of padded shorts underneath.

    Jersey, I don't have a cycling specific one so can't comment.

    Gloves, hard to size using a guide, best way is to try them on. With Wiggle (and I'm sure CRC) you can order two pairs and send back the one that doesn't fit. Cheeky, but they let you do it.
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  • Danlube
    Danlube Posts: 454
    I reckon a certain someone is going to move this post to the 'buying' section :wink:
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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Danlube
    Have you 'reported' it?
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  • Danlube
    Danlube Posts: 454
    Lol no, I'm not picky about things 8)
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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    lidl sometome do cycling stuff...

    very cheap and some of it is reasonable...

    I got a coolmax top which is prefect for the job for about 3 quid!
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  • Danlube
    Danlube Posts: 454
    I'm actually quite surprised with the quality of gear Lidl sell.
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  • podgeorge
    podgeorge Posts: 188
    Thanks for the input guys!

    I found these shorts:
    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/royal-ra ... 45639.html

    But Royals website is not up atm and i cant find a size guide! Anyone know of a Royal size Guide??
    Cheers
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  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,126
    check reviews on crc. when i was looking at jerseys they said to buy size smaller. don't know if it's the case with shorts too
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  • freeride-mike
    freeride-mike Posts: 553
    Decathalon have a great range of bike clothing and at good prices too............. and u get to try the stuff on 1st :wink:
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  • cobe
    cobe Posts: 11
    I've got Endura Hummvee shorts which are very baggy i'm a 34" waist and have the large so if i was you i would go for the medium. this short comes in a 3 quarter length aswell as the normal lenght. the inner liner short that comes with it is crap so just unclip it and use your own.

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