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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2013 0:58:37 GMT
Any decent reasonable priced shorts etc out there? What brands to avoid, which are good?
I dont have any specific cycling clothing apart from shoes and helmet. Thought I'd take the plunge and buy some. But £50, seriously for some thin shorts, that are probably going to wear out at the pads. Is a compete joke. The kind of gear you get for this kind of money in other persuits is vastly greater in function and value. I'm relatively new to road cycling but I really do get the impression that a lot of cyclists are the biggest mugs on the planet regarding what they pay for gear and components!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2013 1:08:17 GMT
Cyclist equipment is unbelievably expensive.
Recently got some dhb bibshorts from wiggle for £25 or something, haven't used them much yet but seem alright. Seems to get quite a few good reviews, but then there are some reviews saying that the material wears through so I'm not really sure on their actual quality.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2013 6:44:06 GMT
Anglers are the biggest mugs on the planet, followed closely by cyclists.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 8, 2013 7:44:03 GMT
Looking forward to receiving the Endura kit to see if they're noticeably better. So far purchased 4 sets from Decathlon and Lidl / Aldi + one set of cheap tights for cold weather blasts last winter and have some bib tights not yet out the packet. Suspect I'll like the Endura stuff but also wonder why they cost so much, although that particular kit will be made in Scotland and I trust a chunk of the money goes to the wages of local seamstresses (and whatever the male equivalent is, assuming it is a feminine term).
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 8, 2013 7:45:58 GMT
Anglers are the biggest mugs on the planet, followed closely by cyclists. True, but cycling is the biggest total spend industry - think they're competing .
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2013 8:51:46 GMT
I use these and find they are fine and much cheaper than shorts - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330931570321?var=540183256484&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649They are effectively padded pants so need washing after each ride (well.....maybe!....You can just let em dry and give a good shake out next day!). They work out just over a fiver but take 3 weeks or so to come from China. I am 14.5 stone, 37" waist and I find XXL fits perfect so they are not made in generous sizes. Using these means I can use all my exsting shorts including my old lycra from when I used to run. I'm quite new to cycling (July 13) so I am easily please compared to many reading this, but I did a 33 mile ride yesterday and the undercarriage is undamaged (photos not available). They have gel padding in the right places feel very comfortable despite the naff looking pics on the link above. BBG
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Post by damo6 on Sept 8, 2013 9:05:15 GMT
Any decent reasonable priced shorts etc out there? What brands to avoid, which are good? I dont have any specific cycling clothing apart from shoes and helmet. Thought I'd take the plunge and buy some. But £50, seriously for some thin shorts, that are probably going to wear out at the pads. Is a compete joke. The kind of gear you get for this kind of money in other persuits is vastly greater in function and value. I'm relatively new to road cycling but I really do get the impression that a lot of cyclists are the biggest mugs on the planet regarding what they pay for gear and components! I thought the same when I 1st started and picked up a pair of cheap decathlon shorts for £8 or so just to get me started. However having looked at it more though after having a constant ache making the ride and some of the next day uncomfortable I thought I would look into more expensive shorts/bibs So I went for a pair of these at £38 (which I thought was a fair-ish price to upgrade to without breaking the bank) www.chainreactioncycles.com/lusso-10-panel-pro-gel-ll-cooltech-bib-shorts-2013/rp-prod79824review of them here (which swayed me to give them a try at that price) www.ctc.org.uk/file/public/grouptest-bib-shorts.pdfI must admit they are the best investment I have made as I don't get that constant ache from the saddle even on 35 mile rides making it a much more enjoyable ride. At the end of the day I justified the price tag with the fact I can go on an average night out for beers and spend £50+ and have nothing to show for it in the morning bar a fuzzy head. As Rad said I suppose a chunk of the expense is the fact alot of the brands (such as these Lusso) are made in the UK so obviously are not going to be as cheap as mass produced item from the Far East but then they do seem to be better made (apparently) Oh and finally I suppose you only get one body to work with so maybe it is a false economy scrimping and saving on things such as padded shorts - In contrast to the may articles/posts on the lightest weight accessories which to be honest are only ever going to make a difference to the real elite - I could probably go a fair bit faster if I lost a further stone as opposed to worrying about saving 100 grams on a helmet/peddles etc
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Post by zoltansocrates on Sept 8, 2013 9:30:40 GMT
to me the biggest mugs are those obsessed with carsand those who play the fat mans game - golf
200 quid for a golf bat, serves one function and, isay this as a fully paid up member of the lycra brigade, the clothes they have to wear, complete waste of a good walk in a field
cycling gear has alwats been expensive but good stuff lasts forever
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2013 13:45:36 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2013 20:38:34 GMT
I've learnt over the years that investment in a good comfortable pair of bib shorts has been crucial. Along with a good pair of cycling shoes investing in a decent pair of shorts can make so much difference to comfort and therefore enjoyment on the bike. After all your backside, hands and feet are the main points of contact with the bike. It makes sense to get those bits as comfy as possible. Whatever you wear between your bum and saddle has to cope with protecting from chafing, adding some padding, dealing with wicking and ventilation and not moving about. I do try and buy from local bike shops as much as I can as the fit is important, I've bought so many shorts on line that have just been uncomfortable due to so many variables.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Sept 10, 2013 8:12:29 GMT
Any decent reasonable priced shorts etc out there? What brands to avoid, which are good? I dont have any specific cycling clothing apart from shoes and helmet. Thought I'd take the plunge and buy some. But £50, seriously for some thin shorts, that are probably going to wear out at the pads. Is a compete joke. The kind of gear you get for this kind of money in other persuits is vastly greater in function and value. I'm relatively new to road cycling but I really do get the impression that a lot of cyclists are the biggest mugs on the planet regarding what they pay for gear and components! You are not the only one mate! I am upset with this too! Heck I spent £52 on a bib short last month and although its nice the pad itself is quite thin so why in heaven's name should it cost this much? How can someone justify £170 for a bib-short? My work suit is £50!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 19:07:02 GMT
I browse the sales generally for my stuff. A good set of bib shorts often comes up on Wiggle when they do their price drop promotions. I picked up a pair of Campagnolo ones that were £140 originally for £35 and a set of Pearl Izumis for £20 (they were down from £50 I think and get great reviews as a budget bib short). I also found last year at an Adidas outlet back home in Durham that they were selling off Team Sky bib shorts for £25, but not any of the other gear which I found strange!
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Post by baz on Sept 19, 2013 23:03:10 GMT
Any decent reasonable priced shorts etc out there? What brands to avoid, which are good? I dont have any specific cycling clothing apart from shoes and helmet. Thought I'd take the plunge and buy some. But £50, seriously for some thin shorts, that are probably going to wear out at the pads. Is a compete joke. The kind of gear you get for this kind of money in other persuits is vastly greater in function and value. I'm relatively new to road cycling but I really do get the impression that a lot of cyclists are the biggest mugs on the planet regarding what they pay for gear and components! You pay for what you get im afraid, had some crap muddyfox padded cycling shorts, ok for the hybrid but for a road bike they are brutal, payed a sum of 36 quid for a pair of altura bib shorts and they are geat, no chaffing( use anti chaffing gel) they look great and feel comfortable, best buy yet, no way would i pay 60/100/150 quid for bib shorts/tights , i agree with you most cyclists are idiots for buying what they buy, makes them feel Pro ? But dont make them go any faster
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Post by baz on Sept 19, 2013 23:15:31 GMT
Rocket dont say you like it ! your fast as f*$k lol
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Post by Rocket on Sept 19, 2013 23:21:33 GMT
I ride for team Lidl and team Aldi on a standard Triban 3a. No brand snobbery here. My kit serves me well but I'm no pro.
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