Best website to buy shorts and jersey?

Classify · 20-07-2014 6:47pm #1

Where is the best place to buy the bib shorts with a jersey. Is it possible to get them cheap? Around €30. Any recommendations of a particular brand would be great.

Arequipa · 20-07-2014 8:04pm

Hi!

Wiggle uk

Chainreaction cycles

Evans cycles

Probikekit uk

Bike 24

Or even better..

Pop into your local bike shop!!

WillyFXP · 20-07-2014 8:30pm

The only place you'll get decent bibs and jersey for €30 is aliexpress.com
Order a size bigger than normal and be prepared to wait around 4 weeks for delivery.

Darkglasses · 20-07-2014 9:08pm

It'd be a real struggle to get a good quality pair of bib shorts and a jersey for 30 or less. Having comfortable shorts is vital to a comfortable cycle, so it's worth getting the right thing the first time. I'd strongly advise saving up a bit more, spending more like 60 euro now will make a lot more sense in the long run.

bikermartin · 20-07-2014 9:41pm

I have ordered 3 team jerseys from aliexpress last week. I think it will be up to 7 weeks before I will get them. They were 10 to 12 euros each so im prepared to wait. I did not bother with the shorts as if they don't fit there of no use to me. I don't think you can go wrong with a jersey anyways but a better quality shorts is a must. ive just got lidl/aldi shorts and I use them up to 90km with no problems so far.:cool: I am going to get a bit shorts soon so will have to spend a bit more on that.

WillyFXP · 20-07-2014 11:38pm

bikermartin wrote: »

I have ordered 3 team jerseys from aliexpress last week. I think it will be up to 7 weeks before I will get them. They were 10 to 12 euros each so im prepared to wait. I did not bother with the shorts as if they don't fit there of no use to me. I don't think you can go wrong with a jersey anyways but a better quality shorts is a must. ive just got lidl/aldi shorts and I use them up to 90km with no problems so far.:cool: I am going to get a bit shorts soon so will have to spend a bit more on that.

I have 2 bibs from aliexpress, they are 10 times better than anything from lidl or aldi. The jerseys are very good quality also.

Get In There · 21-07-2014 12:29pm

WillyFXP wrote: »

I have 2 bibs from aliexpress, they are 10 times better than anything from lidl or aldi. The jerseys are very good quality also.

I've bought about 6 pairs of bib shorts/pants from Ali Express and couldn't agree more with this quote.

Classify · 21-07-2014 2:59pm

Cheers.
Roughly how much are the lidl shorts. Any idea when they will be in again?
What about halfords? Checked their website and the shorts seem alright. I'm new to cycling by the way.

yop · 21-07-2014 3:02pm

Don't buy the cheap shorts if you intend on spending time in the saddle, go and spend 50 or 60 quid on a good set of bib shorts. There are loads of sales going on on the sites mentioned.
Buying cheap shorts etc could end up giving you blisters or the full brazilian on the under carraige as they are light on the padding and coarse on the material!

I learnt the hard way, ripped the skin from my liatroidi and legs on a hot 1.5 hours spin one evening! Wasn't pretty!

Sportpursuit do good flash sales, you could get a right set there.

http://www.wiggle.com/bbb-squadra-bib-short/

http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-trace-bib-short/

http://www.wiggle.com/northwave-fighter-bibshorts/

Germancarfan · 21-07-2014 3:43pm

Classify wrote: »

Cheers.
Roughly how much are the lidl shorts. Any idea when they will be in again?
What about halfords? Checked their website and the shorts seem alright. I'm new to cycling by the way.

Halfords stock altura amongst others and the air stream and pro gel shorts are great. Expect to pay 50 - 60 quid for the bib shorts alone but are a very worthwhile investment..

mamax · 21-07-2014 3:53pm

Why not try your local cycling club, most clubs get decent gear.

07Lapierre · 21-07-2014 4:03pm

http://www.prendas.co.uk/

When it comes to padded shorts...don't scrimp on quality...you get what you pay for.

Santini is my preferred brand.
http://www.prendas.co.uk/santini-edge-nat-bibshorts.html

brownian · 21-07-2014 7:14pm

If you're tight for cash, you could try start fitness (http://www.startfitness.co.uk/mens/sport/cycling-clothing.html)

I've got some of their running and cycling stuff; while it's not GREAT, it's not BRUTAL either.

Classify · 21-07-2014 11:05pm

I like the ones on wiggle. Anyone know where I can get a Promotional Code?

Boscoirl · 21-07-2014 11:56pm

Bought jersey and bib shorts from ioffer(similar site to aliexpress) decent quality, prompt delivery, aliexpress is cheaper, so just ordered this years saxo tdf kit

and a rain jacket

seany15 · 22-07-2014 12:21am

Boscoirl wrote: »

just ordered this years saxo tdf kit

might i draw your attention to rule #17

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#17

Boscoirl · 22-07-2014 12:58am

pac_man wrote: »

Would the customs not confiscate this (I'm assuming it's fake).

More than likely fake, like most things on those sites, anything I have bought before(non cycling stuff) has come through, would only ever buy something I was prepared to take the Hit on if it never arrived.

Seany, they were bought purely for H&S reasons, it's good to be seen on the road.

(having read through the rest of the rules, seems, I am breaking a few others too)

vwgolf08 · 23-07-2014 5:16pm

Could i get a PM for Mac's seller? Cheers

dfdream · 24-07-2014 12:07pm

What method of payment is best to use ?
They don't have paypal and I don't want to use my CC...

Get In There wrote: »

I've bought about 6 pairs of bib shorts/pants from Ali Express and couldn't agree more with this quote.

Get In There · 24-07-2014 11:57pm

dfdream wrote: »

What method of payment is best to use ?
They don't have paypal and I don't want to use my CC...

I always use my visa debit card. No bother. Ali express only release the funds to the seller once you've confirmed you've received the item.

In the case you haven't or wish to raise a dispute, their procedure is similar to paypal.

Get In There · 25-07-2014 12:01am

Get In There wrote: »

I always use my visa debit card. No bother. Ali express only release the funds to the seller once you've confirmed you've received the item.

In the case you haven't or wish to raise a dispute, their procedure is similar to paypal.

In the event of ordering bib shorts, a tip would be to send a message to the seller to request silicone gel padding as opposed to foam padding which I received once so a lesson was learnt from that.

rtmie · 26-07-2014 7:02pm

Lots of people suggesting aliexpress for cycling shorts.
Any recommendation on a seller/store within aliexpress there seems to be loads offering the same stuff

Rob

WillyFXP · 26-07-2014 8:04pm

rtmie wrote: »

Lots of people suggesting aliexpress for cycling shorts.
Any recommendation on a seller/store within aliexpress there seems to be loads offering the same stuff

Rob

Just look for sellers with the highest rating, try to go for a shop that only does cycling gear.

a148pro · 26-07-2014 8:34pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

http://www.prendas.co.uk/

When it comes to padded shorts...don't scrimp on quality...you get what you pay for.

Santini is my preferred brand.
http://www.prendas.co.uk/santini-edge-nat-bibshorts.html

I have a pair of Altura shorts but my bike fitter suggested I get bibs, don't mind spending the loots if it makes me more comfortable a few hours in.

Anyone any idea how to go about sizing those Santini's?

Are they good enough or do I need to remortgage to get a pair of Asos yolks? I'm just out for long spins, no racing or anything

New2bike · 26-07-2014 9:39pm

yop wrote: »

Don't buy the cheap shorts if you intend on spending time in the saddle, go and spend 50 or 60 quid on a good set of bib shorts. There are loads of sales going on on the sites mentioned.
Buying cheap shorts etc could end up giving you blisters or the full brazilian on the under carraige as they are light on the padding and coarse on the material!
I learnt the hard way, ripped the skin from my liatroidi and legs on a hot 1.5 hours spin one evening! Wasn't pretty!

Sportpursuit do good flash sales, you could get a right set there.

Before I bought from Ali Express I bought a few pairs of Dhb from wiggle paid good money but the pad in those shorts is nowhere near as good as the pads in the Ali express ones

Classify · 30-07-2014 5:20pm

I bought the red and black. dhb trace bib shorts on wiggle. They arrived yesterday and I went for a 30km cycle. They were glorious. Thank you all for your suggestions. Now to find a nice jersey to match.

Boscoirl · 19-08-2014 10:51pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

Bought jersey and bib shorts from ioffer(similar site to aliexpress) decent quality, prompt delivery, aliexpress is cheaper, so just ordered this years saxo tdf kit and a rain jacket

They aero ivied today, very happy with them,,they fit great, and I'll be seen for miles

Also got a castelli rain jacket that packs away, overall a good experiannce, will buy from them again

dunworth1 · 20-08-2014 1:50pm

Boscoirl wrote:

Also got a castelli rain jacket that packs away, overall a good experiannce, will buy from them again

Boscoirl wrote:

They aero ivied today, very happy with them,,they fit great, and I'll be seen for miles ï¿¼

That's not bad delivery time really

ZiabR · 20-08-2014 4:24pm

All the talk around Ali Express, I am going to give them a go. Not in any rush to receive the item, will let you know what I think of the items.

dunworth1 · 21-08-2014 12:48am

I've just ordered the Euskaltel Team set from aliexpress
will update when received

bikermartin · 25-08-2014 3:48pm

my jerseys arrieved from aliexpress. all 3 of them are too small. I even ordered larger sizes and still they are wrong. I used there sizing charts to make the selection.:eek:

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 25-08-2014 4:12pm

What sizes you get? You could stick them up here for a sale if you like? What size are you if you don't mind me asking just so I know if my stuff is going to be the right size. I'm 5'8 and 10 st 7 and ordered mediums.

bikermartin · 25-08-2014 5:11pm

I am same height but im 90 kg. I ordered xl according to 108 cm chest and they are too small. I would guess there medium to large at best. Its a mess now because the job of sending back aint going to happen.

seany15 · 25-08-2014 5:19pm

bikermartin wrote: »

the job of sending back aint going to happen.

What jerseys are they??

bikermartin · 25-08-2014 5:24pm

seany15 wrote: »

What jerseys are they??

just tried them on again.... they are a little tight but not too bad. I have

FDJ in xl
Europcar in xl
Cofidis in xxl.

don't know whats going on with sizes but the cofidis one seems tightest in the waist. they are lightweight material but they are very nice......... maybe I can slim down a bit to fit them :rolleyes:

Best website to buy shorts and jersey?

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