Shopping for 'starter' kit

Evening All,
Well after getting hooked with trail riding this year I have now bought a new bike and feel I need to kit myself out with some more suitable clothing like shorts, jacket, gloves etc. I usually avoid buying clothes online unless I know exactly what I want so wonder whether anyone could recommend where a shop Reading area?
I'm not looking for 'top of the range' gear but more a starter kit that I can upgrade over time.
Is the B'Twin stuff at Decathlon any good generally?
Well after getting hooked with trail riding this year I have now bought a new bike and feel I need to kit myself out with some more suitable clothing like shorts, jacket, gloves etc. I usually avoid buying clothes online unless I know exactly what I want so wonder whether anyone could recommend where a shop Reading area?
I'm not looking for 'top of the range' gear but more a starter kit that I can upgrade over time.
Is the B'Twin stuff at Decathlon any good generally?
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http://www.evanscycles.com/stores/reading
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Got a full set of 661 rage knee & elbow pads for less than £50.
Chris
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Thats a good price - I think my knees alone cost me more than that.
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A lot of cheap clothing doesn't last and is either too warm or not warm enough and cheap waterproof kit doesn't stay waterproof for long.
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Popped into Evans today and started with a new pair of Endura gloves and now looking to order some Hummvee shorts.
Will have a rummage at T K Maxx for a new water proof jacket at the weekend. Alternatively has anyone got any views on this from Decathlon as a cheap and short term solution until I can afford a decent jacket:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-waterpro ... 15811.html
Had not even thought about knee/elbow pads! Luckily I've not needed them yet but its only a matter of time so I best give them some consideration!
I wouldn't bother with pads unless you ride on rocky trails a lot. If you do buy pads get good ones to avoid them getting too hot and rubbing.
This time of year a good pair of glasses are worth having, bolle safety glasses are pretty cheap on ebay.