How much cycle clothing do you have and is it all necessary?

johnny25

I only started cycling regularly this time last year after a number of years out.

I started off with 2 x cycle tops, 2 x pairs of cycle padded shorts, 2x shorts, trainers and a cycle helmet.

1 year later I have amassed 12 cycle tops of various styles, 6 pairs of padded shorts, 1 x bib shorts (another to be ordered), 3 x shorts, 3 pairs of cycle gloves, still only 1 x helmet, 2 x cycle shoes (cleats) 12 pair of socks, 3 x various protective cycle jackets, 3 x pairs of cycle glasses, arm warmers/leg warmers, various base layers & a cycle cap.

I'm not even going to go into all the cycle accessories I have amassed.

I tend to only wear 3 or 4 of my cycle tops (not at the same time) and a couple of the shorts. The socks get regular outings as does the jackets and gloves.

Is this normal behaviour or excessive? Do others generally have this amount or less (or more)?

sloppyschleckonds

The socks seem slightly excessive

declan1

You have no where near enough stuff. I still need at least £687 worth of new gear...

fludey

I'm going with youre being excessive, including MTB clothes I have....
1 bib short
1 bib leggings (winter)
1 shorts padded road
2 pair padded baggy shorts MTB
3 Road Tops
2 MTB tops
1 road wind proof gillet
1 MTB water proof
1 road spd sl shoes
1 MTB spd shoes
1 Over shoes
2 helmets
4 pairs gloves
6 pair socks

Hmmm maybe you wernt excessive then :roll:

goonz

What? And only one helmet?!?

And you call that excessive?

gavbarron

Other than a love for socks then it all seems normal enough. You still need to add hats, overshoes, buffs, base layers, gilet, skin suit and other bits so there is still more to get. Then apply the n+1 rule for bikes and the specific kit you'll need for each bike such as twat hat for your TT bike, mtb shoes for your mtb, and so on. Don't worry too much mate, you're collection will only grow year on year

danlikesbikes

Not not being overly obsessive.

Your not that far of my collection though you would need to add in over socks, toe covers, overshoes, skull cap, buff, 3/4 shorts, gilet, knee warmers.

As long as you are sensible about it & build your collection up over time & buy good quality items I see them as a worthwhile investment.

pride4ever

You cant have enough stuff, keep buying.

chrisaonabike

I've been trying to do it all on the cheap so far....

1 pair SPD shoes
1 pair neoprene overshoes
0 cycling-specific socks
1 Padded tights (Muddy Fox)
1 non-padded tights (originally for running)
1 Padded bib shorts (DHB)
2 Underarmour compression tops (originally for running)
1 Jersey (Pearl Izumi - bought in a sale, not yet worn)
1 Long-sleeved jersey (Muddy Fox)
1 Gilet (Lidl)
1 Windproof jacket (Altura Transformer, on its way)
1 Helmet (Giro Indicator)
2 pairs gloves (incl. 1 free from C+)
2 pairs mitts

A KIRK

hm funny enough I was looking at my cycling clothing just now

11 tops
1 tights
2 inner padded shorts
3 baggie shorts
1 lycra shorts not worn yet
1 pair of socks
1 jacket
3 pairs gloves
1 pair spd shoes
1 old pair trainers for cycling
1 helmet
1 base layer def need more
1 pair over shoes

Actually my list isn't to bad as I use most of it in the gym too

team47b

Do you all have more cycling clothes than normal everyday clothes?

MattC59

7x Summer Jerseys
2x Winter Jerseys
2x Bib shorts
1x Bib longs
3x Summer gloves
1x Winter gloves
Lots x Socks
4x Summer base layers
3x Winter base layers
1x Gilet
1x Wind/shower proof shell jacket
1x Waterproof shell jacket
1x Soft shell jacket
1x Pair shoes
1x Overshoes
1x Oversocks
1x Knee warders
2x Arm warmers
1x Helmet
2x glasses
1x Cap
3x Buff
1x head band/ear warmer thingy

That doesn't include MTB clothes.

I think that's the lot, far less than some though, I'm sure

sloppyschleckonds

team47b wrote:

Do you all have more cycling clothes than normal everyday clothes?

Probably

flasher

I've so much I should start a 2nd hand cycle clothes shop

Monty Dog

All my bike kit is in a walk-in wardrobe - and that's half of it. There's two large holdalls of summer kit in my loft which I switch around for the summer (ha ha!) I won't even attempt to total it all up.

mr_joe0606

i have

2x bib shorts
1x shorts
2x legging (i put shorts over top off leggings for winter)
3 jerseys
1xwinter jacket
1xlong sleve summer jersey
lots of differnt types off under skin type stuff but i do other sports where i wear that to.
3xsoaks
2x overshoes winter/ wet weather
1xcap
1xhelmet
both bikes are simular coulor scheme so it all matches black white and red
4 pair of sunglasses

mbthegreat

Uh

1x Bib Shorts
1x Shorts
1x Bib Tights
1x Tights
3x Socks
1x Long sleeve base layer
1x Short sleeve merino base layer
1x Long sleeve jersey
1x Short sleeve jersey
1x Helmet
1x Headband
1x Buff
1x Fairly light gloves (I have super hot hands)

Only been cycling a year and the collection grows dramatically.

Bozman

1 pair of Speedos, a sponge and a pair of Dunlop green flash pumps, oh, and a Rapha winter cap.
I personally feel that I could lose the sponge but at times it can get uncomfortable on long rides.

crikey

a) Lots.
b) Are you my wife?

about....
10 bib shorts
5 bib longs
3 bib knickers
10 base layers
20 pairs of socks
6 pairs of shoes
5 pairs of overshoes
2 pairs of knee warmers
2 pairs of leg warmers
6 oversocks
16 short sleeve jerseys
10 long sleeve jerseys
6 gilets
5 helmets
6 Buffs
15 pairs of gloves
5 pairs of arm warmers
8 hats
10 caps
....and lots more stuff.

Training and racing for 10-12 years means a lot of stuff builds up.

philwint

Cycling socks ?!?

Ok someone please explain why I need to buy these

crikey

You don't need to, but you will.

declan1

philwint wrote:

Cycling socks ?!?

Ok someone please explain why I need to buy these

Because they're socks made for cycling? :P

Pantani98

You haven't got enough kit until your missus says, "Get that sh1t out of my wardrobe".

Another way of telling is when you start getting stuff delivered to a mates house so she doesn't find out.

supermurph09

Im woefully lacking in the clothes dept.
1 x long sleeve jersey, 1 x short sleeved, 2 x base layers, 1 x jacket, 1 x fluro wind jacket, 1 x bib tights, 1 x socks, 1 x leg warmers, 1 x helmet, 2 x shoes, 1 x Oakleys, 1 x overshoes, 2 x gloves. Need more, more I tells ya!

mallorcajeff

Thank god its not just me that has a tonne of stuff. I cannot even begin to list it all way too much and only wear a few things, but i do need more shorts. I have four pairs but i ride nearly everyday and font get time to get them all back from the wash in times sometimes.

xchudy_1325

x1 pair of spd sl shoes
x1 bib shorts
x1 jersey
x1 pair of gloves

skull cap, leggings and base layers i had before i started cycling

Andyb10

Add up all the above and you might be close to the number of items I have amassed - and still buying!!

clelanj

I've only been cycling for five months and have already doubled the amount I paid for the bike on clothing and accessories.

The Mrs thought that once I had purchased the bike then that was the large expenditure done and dusted - naively so did I.

crispybug2

12 x cycling jersey (all short sleeves)
4 x Bib shorts
3 x knees warmers
2 x arm warmers
2 x thermal socks (Primark)
1 x Gilet (Aldi)
3 x gloves
1 x winter gloves
1 helmet
2 x Buffs (not actually "Buffs" make you understand, F**k paying that price!!)
1 x cycle shoes (carbon)
1 x neoprene shoe covers (The only item I've ever paid top dollar for!)
Various sets of base layers (But these are all leftovers from my rugby playing days)

schweiz

I had to buy a whole new chest of drawers from Ikea for my kit which off the top of my head is:

10+ Short Sleeve Jerseys
3 Long Sleeve Jerseys
Gilet
Ripstop Jacket
Lightweight Softshell
Dayglo Winter Jacket
12+ pairs of cycling socks
8 pairs bib shorts
2 pairs roubaix bib knickers
2 pair 'normal' bib knickers
1 pair tights with pad
2 pairs tights without pad
4 pairs mitts
3 pairs summer long finger gloves
3 pairs winter gloves
3 pairs knee warmers
6 pairs arm warmers
2 pairs overshoes
2 pairs over socks
2 pairs road shoes
2 pairs MTB shoes
5 Caps
4 Winter Hats
3 Helmets
3 buffs
10+ undershirts (mix of sleevless, short sleeve and long sleeve)

and I've just sold a load of stuff on here a few weeks back and the stuff that I thought was too worn out to sell went to the charity shop!

There's a mix of club kit, Cervo Rosso Test Team kit and then 'the rest'. Pretty much all of it gets used regularly although I may be having another sale on here in the near future!