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All uphill

All uphill

Still rolling along
Location
Somerset
I have no clothes just for cycling, except for a couple of pairs of Endurance Humvee trousers, because they don't wear out and don't have a seam in the seat.

For the rest I wear my older M + S merino tops, trainers and a a light zip up jacket. If it's cold I add a woolly hat.
 
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midlandsgrimpeur

Über Member
Drago said:
I just wear whatever I can steal from the scarecrow in the field over yonder.

Unless Im doing double digit miles or upwards I just wear normal clothing, albeit with SPD shoes, mitts, and sometimes a lid. It isn't necessary or even of benefit to dress up for a short to moderate distance utility ride.
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You have clearly never owned a Pashley then 😂

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cyberknight

cyberknight

As long as I breathe, I attack.
Location
Land of confusion
1) Base layer - decathlon
2) Jersey - loads, a mixed bag of mostly ebay second hand stuff and a couple of club jerseys
3) windproof - dhb
4) Rain Jacket - none as i find if its wet enough to need a real rainjacket im liable to be just as wet from boil in the bag effect
5) Gilet - decathlon , dare2b
6) Thermal Gloves - aldi /lidl
7) Cycling tights -dare2b
8) Cycling shoes - dhb
9) Front light - magicshine 1200n
10) Rear light - halfords
11) Navigation - commuting edge 130, weekend edge explore
12) Helmet - dhb
13) arm/legwarmers -planet x
14) shorts -madison sportive
 
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Happy_Days

Well-Known Member
Today’s rainy ride reminded me of how good Gore Bike Wear is.

What a shame that Gore killed off its cycling clobber sub-brand :sad:
 
Moon bunny

Moon bunny

Dame of the trees.
Location
Basking in my own brilliance.
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Dan Lotus

Veteran
Apologies this has taken me ages and likely wasn't worth the wait :wacko:
Added a few extra categories on.


1) Base layer - Either some dhb ones before they went to 💩 or some castelli ones on sale from merlin
2) Jersey - tough one - not brand loyal, but Castelli are probably the make I have the most of, but Ale are also right up there for me.
3) Wind sheet - not sure what this is? If it's a wind blocker, then I just have some more heavy duty jerseys/jackets
4) Rain Jacket - out and out rain jacket, has to be the shakedry fabric, though I understand this is now slowly killing me ☠️
5) Gilet - Have several, some super thin, just for packable wind blocking (Scott/Ale), and some heavier duty, (Rapha/Castelli)
6) Thermal Gloves - 2 favourites, not sure either are made anymore sadly, Giordana super long Gauntlet ones, and some mega thick Bontragers, RXL maybe?
7) Cycling tights - I have some pearl izumi mega heavy duty ones, which are for, and can handle sub zero conditions, but my normal ones are Castelli ones with the Progetto X2 pad - Sorpasso I think they are?
8) Cycling shoes - I have too many, but my faves are most Scott road shoes, some Bontrager XXX ones, and I'm looking forward to trying the bargain new Lake CX302s from Sigma.
9) Front light - Ravemen PR1600 X 2
10) Rear light - Varia - the one with light and radar but no camera.
11) Navigation - Garmin 1040
12) Helmet - Scott Cadence and Scott Centric - not the absolute lightest, but because it fits me so well, I forget I'm wearing it, and have zero discomfort even on all day rides.
13) HI-Vis - don't have anything specific, but do have the rare piece of clothing that has some yellow on it.
14) Cycling glasses - a few pairs, but my absolute favourites are the Scott Pro Shield light sensitive glasses - they fit me incredibly well, have a wide range, and do not budge at all.
15) Water bottles - Camelbak podiums, but normal and the insulated Ice/Chill ones, which are mighty useful in hot weather
16) Mitts - never really settled on one brand/style, so have some Endura ones (newest), a few Altura pairs, and a really nice pair of aero Northwave ones, which I managed to crash in, but they survived, and with my daughters help I got them off my dislocated fingers before going to A&E as I was worried they would cut them off.
17) Bibshorts - I have a pair of Rapha Pro Team IIs I think they are, plus some old La Passione (No longer trading) shorts which are excellent, but my favourites are Castelli pro race (?) shorts, or their endurance pads, which all have the Progetto X2 pads.
I have tried SO many makes over the years, Ale, Giordana, 7 Mesh, Assos, and I'm positive many others I can't recall.
I also bought a 'bargain' pair that are mega lightweight for super hot conditions, and again the same pad - top notch for my rear end.
I've also added some cheapy YKYW Aliexpress bibshorts to my wardrobe, which are proving excellent for turbo duties.
 
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scotsbikester

Über Member
Happy_Days said:
Conveniently, if you win the lottery, The Times published this helpful list:

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/luxury/article/posh-cycling-gear-times-luxury-lgm3d6bb7 🤑
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Well, I have some bib tights from one of the manufacturers on that list. They are incredibly comfortable. I had to pay some money for them.

I would post a review in this sub-forum. But to be honest I am repulsed by the attitude of some of the members here, whose inverted snobbery empowers them to mock people who they think have spent too much, or wasted, money on something or other.

So I won't leave that review, which may have helped somebody.
 
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