Favourite cycling gear

Special Red · 07-12-2011 1:51pm #1

I had a specialized bike so I wanted to match my gear with it so went out and bought a Saxo kit at the time. Changed bike now so I'm more free to go with the gear I want. But what does everyone think? Do you match your gear with your bike or are you fussy?
Spin11 seem to be good for jerseys at least; don't know about their shorts though.
What other brands of gear do you all like? And why of course...

Cookie_Monster · 07-12-2011 1:53pm

My boards kit is my fav tbh.

Beasty · 07-12-2011 1:54pm

Special Red wrote: »

Do you match your gear with your bike or are you fussy?

Yes I'm fussy - don't match my gear with my bikes though, just make sure my bikes match my gear;)

ednwireland · 07-12-2011 2:02pm

santini shorts with intech gel pads (reached for first whever go on a long one

Jawgap · 07-12-2011 2:03pm

My favourite cycling gear is 11......

ok, it's 28:(

Special Red · 07-12-2011 2:12pm

ednwireland wrote: »

santini shorts with intech gel pads (reached for first whever go on a long one

I must invest in a pair of Santini's alright. They seem to be the business, if a bit costly.

C3PO · 07-12-2011 2:16pm

Last night it was my Assos 851 jacket - 2 hours in wind and sleet with just a couple of Lidl base layers and I wasn't cold! It's about 10 years old now and still going strong!

petethedrummer · 07-12-2011 2:23pm

Special Red wrote: »

Do you match your gear with your bike.... ?

No.

karlmyson · 07-12-2011 5:44pm

The Assos Airjack jacket is the business for the cold weather for sure, paired with one or two bases as required. Watch the zips on them though, mine is on the way out and will need replacement after only a season. The jacket itself will last a long time.

I need to find a good comfortable pair of bib longs with a decent insert. Will look into the Santinis mentioned.

Miklos · 07-12-2011 6:14pm

This Endura jacket is the best bit of kit I've ever bought. Pricey but infinitely breathable and waterproof, can't even believe how well it copes sometimes.

feck sake lads · 07-12-2011 6:57pm

well now that i'm middle aged and fat :mad: i can safely say i hate cycling gear. dont get me wrong its all great gear but on someone else:D:D

happytramp · 07-12-2011 7:10pm

feck sake lads wrote: »

well now that i'm middle aged and fat :mad: i can safely say i hate cycling gear. dont get me wrong its all great gear but on someone else:D:D

I have the same relationship with helmets. They always look good on other people but never me.

monkey 456 · 07-12-2011 8:09pm

Are bib shorts good for winter?

ednwireland · 07-12-2011 8:21pm

feck sake lads wrote: »

well now that i'm middle aged and fat :mad: i can safely say i hate cycling gear. dont get me wrong its all great gear but on someone else:D:D

i hear you

drogdub · 07-12-2011 10:07pm

not just my favourite cycling gear but my favourite piece of clothing

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/lamprejersey-zoom.jpg

Dermot Illogical · 07-12-2011 10:26pm

53x16

sy · 07-12-2011 10:53pm

My 20 year old Panasonic Sportlife "Thermal" Jacket. Still fits! but only worn on rare occassions as crap insulation qualities. Was quite flashy in its day.;)

My present favourite is this Lampre jersey. Bought from Tax man as too small for him!

2010%20Lampre%20Black%20Team%20Cycling%20Jersey%20And%20Pants90177.jpg