Road bike clothing

[Ste pt1]

Right as sone of you may know lol I'm about to order a cube pelaton road bike and I'm abit concerned on the Lycra front ,I'll be 42 in May in not overweight but I gave put a few lbs on around the belly now with the hybrid I stuck a pair of combats on with a altura airstream top and altura night vision top also I've a pair if brand new shimano mt33 shoes for the 530 pedals is it so important to spend another £100 on road shoes ?

 

[ianrauk]

No it's not important if you don't think so.

And don't worry about the lycra, no one cares what you wear.

 

[LimeBurn]

Don't worry about the lycra - once you've worn it a few times you'll forget you look daft like the rest of us.

 

[jim55]

no ,iv got spds on my cube ,not spd sl ,looks ok i think im using a pair of specialized touring shoes (look a bit like road shoes but importantly you can walk easier as theyyv got a smooth rubber sole and cleats are recessed

 

[zizou]

Your existing shoes and pedals will be fine.

As for lycra, you'll embrace it eventually may as well just start from day one.

 

[Ste pt1]

I've only recently gone clipless on the hybrid but the mt33 are so comfy ( studied martial arts for many years so I thought I was quite for until I got back on a bike and I've out a stone on this year so far ,lost my sister on New Year's Eve so been eating way to much junk but it's time to get back out and I want to do the Manchester blackpool charity event this year

 

[helston90]

Stick with the pedals for sure- go with the clothing that makes you happy but don't be afraid to give the lycra a go.
I still remember my first lycra outing when moving from baggy shorts and t-shirt- the irritating flap flap flap and bellowing of the clothes had gone and I'm sure I went faster (that may have just been in my mind but hey)

 

[MikeW-71]

If they're comfy, just use them.

 

[Louch]

Just remember the NO team kit rule

 

[Ste pt1]

Is this allowed louch?
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/cube-action-team-short-sleeve-jersey-id75432.html

 

[Louch]

I'm only messing, wear whatever you please

 

[Ste pt1]

I know not to wear team colours etc as seen on the tour ,not good when I'd wear a sky jersey and a 60 yr old overtakes me

 

[derrick]

Just make sure the lycra is black and you will look fine,

 

[vickster]

Wear what you want, but white shorts are a no no especially when they have started to get a little see through and some poor woman has to follow your crack

 

[Louch]

Or baby blue if they are as obvious as the infamous pic of the guy on the train shows