Decathlon cycling gear

rodgers73
rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
edited July 2010 in Road beginners
I'm getting kitted out with some cycling stuff from Decathlon - shorts, shoes and tops. I'm not expecting to use it more than a couple of times a week so I dont want to lay out loads on it all.

Does anyone have experience of their cheap stuff?

They have shorts for £7, tops for £8 and shoes for £25 - all B'Twin stuff.

Thanks

Tom

Comments

  • tony620
    tony620 Posts: 194
    i got 1 of the jerseys for 9.99 its been great tbh. 1 bonus is it has not changed in size since washing it :D
  • Lightning
    Lightning Posts: 360
    I have 2 of these shirts: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/sport-bas ... -69515828/

    And 2 of these shorts: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/cycling-s ... 117137430/

    The shirts are really simple and have a back pocket but they feel really light. I only got those shorts because the padding is much better than the cheap ones but you can get the cheap ones if you don't need much padding. You can also get bibs obviously, I just don't like those.
    You can simply get 1 of each as they dry out pretty fast. I got 2 since I forget to wash them after I get home sometimes.

    As for shoes, I wouldn't really recommend them. I got sidis as they're way more comfortable (expensive though).
  • e999sam
    e999sam Posts: 426
    I use there base layers and have just got 2 pairs of socks foe £2.49.
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    The cheap cycling tops are great for everyday riding. I've got the bib-shorts with the red pad in, and again they are fine for the money (about £30).

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • awallace
    awallace Posts: 191
    Good stuff but i found anything more than a gel in the rear pocket of the jersey and it sagged a lot but for the price i think its good.
  • jeannot18
    jeannot18 Posts: 720
    Bought quite a few things and everything has been great. Latest purchase was a short bib reduced to £9.99 (65% discount). and tried it today for the first time on a 67miles ride and it was great. My Decathlon in Lakeside has always some discontinued stuff and if you are lucky to find your size there are some bargains to be had.
    JC
    Pédale ou crève
    Specialized Elite Allez with 105
    Rockrider 8.1 : )
  • fastbatard
    fastbatard Posts: 137
    I have 2 of the £8 tops and they're great, still going strong after a year. I also use one of their running jackets for cycling too, lightweight, very cheap, not fully waterproof but not 'boil in the bag' either!
    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/protect10 ... -30228190/
  • rodgers73
    rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
    Nice one. I found some Karrimor padded shorts for £10 today so I picked them up, will get some of those tops though.

    Shoes no good then???
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    All my cycling kit is Decathlon, sure it may not cut a dash on the cat walk, but its cheap and functional.

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