PaulSB
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I've worn Assos bib shorts for 20+ years and I'm unlikely to change from this. Comfort, quality and fit are superb. The cost is eye-watering but there are bargains to be found in the factory outlet. I get three years out of a pair and I ride +/- 7000 miles/year. When a pair start to get a bit thin I wear them in winter under unpadded bib longs and get another year or so from a pair. Great value.
Most of my jerseys are club kit. This is made by TacTic and you can buy their general offer online. I like it. Again good value and very durable.
Other kit I have is by Funkier. I like the quality and the cut and fit is right for me.
I buy base layers and socks at Aldi, generally decent value for money.
I would suggest the basics are bib shorts, unpadded bib longs, armwarmers, base layers, winter jersey, summer jersey, gilet, winter jacket, rain jacket, cap and a good buff.
I feel your most important purchases will be quality bib shorts, base layer and winter jacket. Get these three right and the rest falls in to place. I regard my winter jacket as the most important upper body item. Generally I can ride through winter with a base layer and winter jacket, occasionally I'll wear a gilet under the jacket.
Layering is important but if the right clothing is chosen three layers, base, jersey and jacket/gilet or similar should be adequate in all conditions.
Top tip. In winter carry a spare base layer. At the cafe or halfway point if you don't stop at cafés change your base layer. A dry base layer is wonderfully warm in winter.
Most of my jerseys are club kit. This is made by TacTic and you can buy their general offer online. I like it. Again good value and very durable.
Other kit I have is by Funkier. I like the quality and the cut and fit is right for me.
I buy base layers and socks at Aldi, generally decent value for money.
I would suggest the basics are bib shorts, unpadded bib longs, armwarmers, base layers, winter jersey, summer jersey, gilet, winter jacket, rain jacket, cap and a good buff.
I feel your most important purchases will be quality bib shorts, base layer and winter jacket. Get these three right and the rest falls in to place. I regard my winter jacket as the most important upper body item. Generally I can ride through winter with a base layer and winter jacket, occasionally I'll wear a gilet under the jacket.
Layering is important but if the right clothing is chosen three layers, base, jersey and jacket/gilet or similar should be adequate in all conditions.
Top tip. In winter carry a spare base layer. At the cafe or halfway point if you don't stop at cafés change your base layer. A dry base layer is wonderfully warm in winter.
but recently i bought 2 jerseys and 3 pairs of socks from Stolen Goat and have to say have been very impressed with them, lovely cut and nice materials, also very well priced
