What clothing...
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So I have a bike and I have shoes with clips etc but no cycling gear to wear. I did think that I would pop down decathlon and pick up some shorts and a jersey but when I arrived it seemed that there was more to it than that and some of their BTwin stuff seemed pretty thin to me. But having never worn anything like this before, I don't know if thats how they're supposed to be!
Anyway, what do I actually need for fair weather riding? Think I am pretty settled on having bib-shorts because they seemed much more comfortable and secure than just shorts. But what type of jersey do I want? Do I need an undergarment? gloves? socks?
I tried to do some research and it seems something like the Caratti Sport Bib Shorts @ £40 would be an excellent choice to start out with as they seemed to review very well. BTwin gear gets some good reviews as well, but always with the caveat "for the price".
As usual I left (empty handed no less) wishing that sometimes there'd just be "uh" pair of cycling shorts and "uh" cycling top and you either buy those or you don't! Consumer choice is annoying sometimes!
Any good suggestions for a first timer that won't break the bank?
Anyway, what do I actually need for fair weather riding? Think I am pretty settled on having bib-shorts because they seemed much more comfortable and secure than just shorts. But what type of jersey do I want? Do I need an undergarment? gloves? socks?
I tried to do some research and it seems something like the Caratti Sport Bib Shorts @ £40 would be an excellent choice to start out with as they seemed to review very well. BTwin gear gets some good reviews as well, but always with the caveat "for the price".
As usual I left (empty handed no less) wishing that sometimes there'd just be "uh" pair of cycling shorts and "uh" cycling top and you either buy those or you don't! Consumer choice is annoying sometimes!
Any good suggestions for a first timer that won't break the bank?
Wont be going gung ho yet, plan is to ride once a week with friends (who are big on cycling) and then later maybe commuting (for me) as work is but 3 miles away. Only in fair weather as well for now.
So I was thinking 1 pair of shorts, 1 jersey and thats it to begin with. I don't do excessive kit in anything really. My main sport is swimming and I only have a single pair of fast-skins for that and a handful of training gear. For running and gym work, 1 pair of shorts does all and a few primark vests. Job jobbed. Just wash em regularly.
My bike is a road bike from Ribble, Race 7005 I think. Very nice blue paintwork!
Thanks for the suggestions thus far!
So I was thinking 1 pair of shorts, 1 jersey and thats it to begin with. I don't do excessive kit in anything really. My main sport is swimming and I only have a single pair of fast-skins for that and a handful of training gear. For running and gym work, 1 pair of shorts does all and a few primark vests. Job jobbed. Just wash em regularly.
My bike is a road bike from Ribble, Race 7005 I think. Very nice blue paintwork!
Thanks for the suggestions thus far!
Edited by Otispunkmeyer on Thursday 30th July 11:40
Edited by Otispunkmeyer on Thursday 30th July 11:40
Edited by Otispunkmeyer on Thursday 30th July 11:44
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