Elswick Cotterpin
Veteran
- Location
- South Wales
Mountain Warehouse? Good stuff there, sensible prices; http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/cycling/tops-jerseys/
Advice on Winter Clothing
- Thread starter Distorted Vision
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Elswick Cotterpin
Veteran
- Location
- South Wales
Mountain Warehouse? Good stuff there, sensible prices; http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/cycling/tops-jerseys/
Hmm, so good I said it twice?
Hmm, so good I said it twice?
Don't over-think it. So long as you have padded shorts you can wear non-cycling specific clothes on the rest of you. My base layers are just base layers for general sporting activity and my bottoms are padded shorts with a non-padded thermal layer on top.
It's good if your gear is breathable but the important thing is to be warm and dry not clad in cycling kit.
It's good if your gear is breathable but the important thing is to be warm and dry not clad in cycling kit.
sanddancer
Senior Member
- Location
- N/Wales
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Distorted Vision
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My local Aldi stores have no cycling gear. Will go for the Prendas. I'll ask them if they currently have a discount code.
vickster
Legendary Member
Could try www.cycle-clothing.co.uk they have big sizes at low prices
Prendas go big, but that's mostly Italian big which isn't the same thing,
Prendas go big, but that's mostly Italian big which isn't the same thing,
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Distorted Vision
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The SPEG 'Thermal' Cycle Tights go up to 4xl but the waist size is only 44". I'm a 52" waist!
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Distorted Vision
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The SPEG 'Thermal' Cycle Tights go up to 4xl but the waist size is only 44". I'm a 52" waist!
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Distorted Vision
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Fat Lad at the Back Champion Super Roubaix® Padded Cycling Bib Tights £79.99
Fat Lad at the Back Parky Reflective Windtex® Winter Jacket £139.99
Fat Lad at the Back Spare Tyre Plus Size Fluorescent Windproof Cycling Gilet £74.99
Total £294.97
Its a lot of money considering I only have time for 2 bike rides at the weekend due to other commitments. I think I may have to suspend cycling until spring when its warmer and have lost weight.
Fat Lad at the Back Parky Reflective Windtex® Winter Jacket £139.99
Fat Lad at the Back Spare Tyre Plus Size Fluorescent Windproof Cycling Gilet £74.99
Total £294.97
Its a lot of money considering I only have time for 2 bike rides at the weekend due to other commitments. I think I may have to suspend cycling until spring when its warmer and have lost weight.
vickster
Legendary Member
That is a lot, I'd not bother with the gilet for winter, more a spring item
Or just see what cheap stuff sport direct have, won't be as good but will do while you are on the diet
Check no one is flogging any used FLAB jackets on eBay say?
Or just wear ordinary joggers over your shorts and a merino base layer under a hoodie and jacket
Or just see what cheap stuff sport direct have, won't be as good but will do while you are on the diet
Check no one is flogging any used FLAB jackets on eBay say?
Or just wear ordinary joggers over your shorts and a merino base layer under a hoodie and jacket
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Distorted Vision
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OskarTennisChampion
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- West Central Scotland
Don't give up just yet,as waiting another few months will become another few months etc.
It's easy to do that,and the good intentions go out the window.
Go with what @vickster says and get on ebay,you can't be the only one who is large in stature.
The sooner you get started,the words large in stature will be a thing of the past.
Sorry if it sounds as if I'm giving you a row
It's easy to do that,and the good intentions go out the window.
Go with what @vickster says and get on ebay,you can't be the only one who is large in stature.
The sooner you get started,the words large in stature will be a thing of the past.
Sorry if it sounds as if I'm giving you a row
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
Try not to over think it.
The only cycling specific clothing you really need is padded shorts, which are available cheaply in your size, although you may have to push the Lycra-stretch envelope a bit.
The only cycling specific clothing you really need is padded shorts, which are available cheaply in your size, although you may have to push the Lycra-stretch envelope a bit.
