cycling in winter for "cheap"

[buggi]

i get my base layers from Aldi but they only bring it out twice a year and it goes like hot cakes. 24 hours and the good stuff is gone. My cycle clothing comes from Corinne Dennis or whatever i pick up in sales. Try wiggle.co.uk too.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Decathlon, Aldi/Lidl, Chavsports (JJB/sportsdirect), Go outdoors.
Doesn't need to be cycle specific but I'd say a good shorts/longs are essential and a decent base layer helps with comfort/sweatiness.
Cheap Campri ski gloves from Chavsports are excellent and can be had for less than a fiver.
Then layer with a decent-ish outer shell that primarily keeps the wind out. Keeping warm is the priority, wet is OK if you're still warm.

 

[coffeejo]

Mountain Warehouse aren't bad either.

 

[martinclive]

I am in East London and it hasn't been all that cold, yet!

Sports Direct is where I usually end up, as its quite cheap...
Muddy Fox mountain bike shorts, Nike football socks, Karrimoor running t-shirt and running fleece, Muddy Fox gloves and Karrimor wind proof thermal hat, seems to do me fine on my commuting hybrid bike during the week.

But there is one bit of kit I am glad I got, that is the red Altura Night Vision jacket, but it was £90, so...

You may find cheaper online and I am sure some people will have much better suggestions, but I just go with what I have found comfortable.
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+1 to Sports Direct
Muddy fox tights, tops, karrimoor stuff etc are cheap and have been using for commuting for 2 years - then treat yourself to some nice stuff for the summer if you can

 

[Kbrook]

Lazy, what size are you, I have a couple of bits of clothing I could throw your way.

 

[jagman.2003]

As probably already said. There's lots of cheap clothing out there if you hunt around.
I have loads of lesser name items that were very cheap in sales. I usually buy two if the price is right too.
Depending on how far you go & what temperatures. I have slowly started upgrading some items. A good jacket is worth the effort.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Also keep an eye on sportpursuit, they sometimes have some cracking deals.

 

[cyberknight]

For base layers i am currently using summer jerseys with arm warmer , mid layer is a roubaix ( fleecy ) aldi long sleeve jacket and a decathlon running gilet .
On the legs i have normal decthlon cheap shorts and Ron Hill Bikesters.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

For base layers i am currently using summer jerseys with arm warmer , mid layer is a roubaix ( fleecy ) aldi long sleeve jacket and a decathlon running gilet .
On the legs i have normal decthlon cheap shorts and Ron Hill Bikesters.

I use the bikesters as well over padded shorts.

 

[Crankarm]

Hello to all friendly people here

i am kind of new to cycling and this winter will be my first.

cycling gear is way too expensive with all those campagnolo, specialized etc brands even their baselayers are crazy prices (or i am too tight :/)

could please share your tips how you manage in terms of clothing and winter protection.

thanks
Stay safe

Winter ……….. Have I missed something? We haven't had one yet.

 

[lazy]

Winter ……….. Have I missed something? We haven't had one yet.

Lol just getting ready because "the winter is coming"

 

[Kookas]

Winter ……….. Have I missed something? We haven't had one yet.

'Yet'? I'm not sure we'll get one at all this year. It's just been too warm the past few weeks for it to suddenly change now.

 

[MikeW-71]

It has been an incredibly mild winter I have to say.

 

[Kookas]

I shouldn't have said that - now it's started snowing!

 

[coffeejo]

I shouldn't have said that - now it's started snowing!

I was going to say that January and February tend to be the coldest/snowiest months...