Winter clothing - What and where to buy?

[Matt106]

Im after some cheap cycling tights, jacket etc for the cold weather. Im new to winter cycling so im fairly clueless as to what I need?

I went out with a group on Sunday and most people wore tights (under shorts), base layer (under jersey) and some wore jackets.

I only need some cheap stuff as I only train once a week on the road but I don't mind spending up to £20/£30 on each item?

Does that pricing seem reasonable?

[anonymous-user]

fortunately i have a load of helly hansen base layers from various other outdoor sports so i just wear those, the tops are pretty good under a regular cycling jersey and the tights are good under bibs or cycling shorts as they are pretty thin so dont irritate after a good splodge of chamios cream. i think some shops were doing a deal for leggings and a top for £40 as each set is normally £25 each. they have improved the material no end in the last few years too so the "smelly helly" reputation is fading (much like the smell after a day on the hills!). to be honest, its good, funcitonal and affordable.

with regards to tops, a thick winter jersey on its own is always nice as you can easily regulate body temperature (if it has a zip) but you will need to spend close to £50 to get anything worthwhile, have a look at www.foska.com whose stuff is good and toasty. i also like endura stuff as its cheap and practical.

a very small windcheater type thing is worth considering, the chav sports shops like sports direct and jjb often have cheap ones which do a good enough job. full bike waterproof stuff always gets me too hot so i like the cheaper ones, some even have tpaed seams so arent a seive but they do leak if its heavy rain...

[Matt106]

Thanks for the info. I also have a few base layers from snowboarding but I wasn't sure if these would be ok.

Im going to pop into Sport Direct this evening and see if they have any cheap tights and jackets.

Im only out for 2 hours max so waterproofing isn't a massive issue. Its good to know I can use my existing base layers I have though.

[mgtony]

I have bought quite a bit of stuff from here;

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk//

Pretty good value and quality.

[okgo]

I buy nearly all my gear from www.prendas.com it's nearly all pro team kit, so you know it's the real deal. They have huge selection and customer service is top notch.

[Magic919]

okgo said:

I buy nearly all my gear from www.prendas.com it's nearly all pro team kit, so you know it's the real deal. They have huge selection and customer service is top notch.

Maybe this place - http://www.prendas.co.uk/

[Hard-Drive]

Got some DHB Merston tights last year from Wiggle for about £70, and that was for a set. One pair of full lengths, one pair of 3/4, both with a pad, and just the right amount of fleece lining.

Truly excellent bits of kit for the money...TBH would still have been good value at £70 each.

[Matt106]

Some good links, thanks. I picked up some very cheap Karrimor tights last night just to last me until some new stuff arrives.

I didnt realise how much winter road kit I would need!