what to wear

mongoose rider
mongoose rider Posts: 140
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
hi just got a new giant defy as training for DH.

Ive got myself some cllipped in shoes etc but am unsure on what to actualy wear, now summers coming up should i just be wearing cycling shorts and a top? if so whichi ones im looking for quite cheap stuff but not too cheap

im deffinetley getting a new pair of cyling shorts with a compression top as i need some to put under DH armour anyway

thanks

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  • Philby
    Philby Posts: 328
    Bib shorts and a tight fitting top should be ideal for summer when it eventually arrives. You may also want to get a base layer and/or a long sleeve jacket or arm/leg warmers for adaptability from cold mornings to warm afternoons.

    Dhb from wiggle are cheap and good quality kit.
  • mongoose rider
    mongoose rider Posts: 140
    right thanks,

    anyparticular reasen why i should look at bib shorts instead of normal shorts??

    thanks
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    mongoose rider wrote:
    right thanks,

    anyparticular reasen why i should look at bib shorts instead of normal shorts??

    thanks

    99/100 people on here will tell you that bib shorts are better than regular shorts. The main reason is that bib shorts do away with an elastic waist band which will dig into your stomach when riding. They also eliminate your jersey riding up and leaving your back exposed to the wind.

    Basically they are just more comfortable.
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    bobtbuilder wrote:
    mongoose rider wrote:
    right thanks,

    anyparticular reasen why i should look at bib shorts instead of normal shorts??

    thanks

    99/100 people on here will tell you that bib shorts are better than regular shorts. The main reason is that bib shorts do away with an elastic waist band which will dig into your stomach when riding. They also eliminate your jersey riding up and leaving your back exposed to the wind.

    Basically they are just more comfortable.

    Agreed - most folks on here recommend bibs. However, I've never used them a don't have a problem with normal shorts/tights/etc. The 'waistband' is not bulky and doesn't dig in at all (IME). It's not like I'm wearing a belt with 'em!

    I didn't want to splash out on more expensive bibs unless I had to, and so far I've not felt the need.

    Padded shorts/bibs, however, are essential!
  • mongoose rider
    mongoose rider Posts: 140
    right fair enough a bib it is then :P haha

    thanks for the replys

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