Clothing dilemma....!

nickyhoward55

The road clothing market is nuts! When i fiind something i like its usually out of stock in my size or discontinued.

So, i was just after some advice on what to buy really. I only have shoes/helmet/gloves at the min (using gym kit for cycling at the moment but it doesnt cut it. Also, whats are the sizings like?

Thanks for any info

ShutUpLegs

sizings are usually s,m,l & xl etc

Get some padded shorts 1st

cornerblock

Shoes, helmet and gloves? Need to get some shorts asap!

nickyhoward55

Yea, im guessing the shorts are kinda important...(not only for comfort, but also to stop myself getting arrested)

As for sizing, i usually take a large in normal shorts, should i stick to the same size for cycling ones? Any cheap-ish brands i should look for?

I did want specialised kit to match my bike/shoes/gloves etc but the premium you pay for team branded is not so great

cornerblock

I would suggest forgetting the matching kit for know and go for comfort and value. IMO Gore or Shutt bib shorts are very good quality at a good price. As for sizing, you can contact Shutt I believe and give them your 'vitals' and get the right size.

nickyhoward55

Cornerblock wrote:

I would suggest forgetting the matching kit for know and go for comfort and value. IMO Gore or Shutt bib shorts are very good quality at a good price. As for sizing, you can contact Shutt I believe and give them your 'vitals' and get the right size.

Brilliant. Thanks very much

nickyhoward55

While this might sound a little daft (ive always worn no cycling stuff when riding mtbs etc) do you just ride in bib shorts with a jersey over the top?

Duffer65

nickyhoward55 wrote:

While this might sound a little daft (ive always worn no cycling stuff when riding mtbs etc) do you just ride in bib shorts with a jersey over the top?

You can wear a base layer then the bib shorts over the top. However, most people just wear bib shorts with a jersey on top. As for cheapish brands, I like Wiggle's DHB range and Altura. Decathlon do very low priced jerseys and shorts, some buy Lidl and Aldi cycling kit when it's available.

APIII

You'll find a size large ain't really that large. I.e.38-40" chest, 32" waist. Some of the European brands can be even smaller.

nickyhoward55

Ordered a pair of http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/rc-pro-bib-shorts-ec027535 to start with (black/red).

Im gonna try some jerseys on in a shop, i do alot of lifting at work so my arms/shoulders are larger than the rest of me (makes buying cloths a nightmare).

Thanks again for the info

simon_e

Duffer65 wrote:

I like Wiggle's DHB range and Altura. Decathlon do very low priced jerseys and shorts, some buy Lidl and Aldi cycling kit when it's available.

+1 for Altura - good, no-nonsense well made kit.

I have several pairs of Lusso waist shorts which I like, made in UK and often quite cheap on ebay. If you're riding daily I'd recommend having 2 or 3 pairs to use while the others are being washed. I have always used waist shorts, have recently picked up some Shutt bibs to try after reading favourable reviews and comments.

Jerseys - heck, there is too much choice! If you don't want team replica (a mate has surprisingly good quality Chinese fake HTC kit), there's retro/interesting at Prendas or unbranded e.g. Altura, Endura, DHB etc etc. Parker International sell a good range of clothing from different specialist brands, as do Wiggle and most of the big online retailers.

gregster10217

Have a look at Prendas (link below). They have some great prices on team kit and often have good prices on combined team jerseys and bib shorts combo. I got the Team High Road kit and it's very comfortable and good quality, and a absolute bargain for £40!!!!!

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=tea&fkid=41&ID=2497

Secteur

Altura, Endura if it's in the sale and DHB from wiggle.co.uk

Just buy whatever is in the sale, if you can.

Don't skimp on padded bib shorts / tights - expect to pay £70 minimum. Make sure you get ones with a bib.