Clothing 101- recommendations

If you're spending that type of money I can highly recommend the Galibier Regale.
Size up one (says it in the description)

It's the only Galibier pair I have. They're a great pair of bibs.
Anyone got the peleton? I need a pair of bibs. All the good weather had me on a very reserve pair today.

I am looking for new bibs. For 3-4 hr rides. I see a similar question in clothing 101 so i will follow that too. Budget in around €100-150. Most of my current bibs are aldi/lidl and spin 11.



Also looking decent stiffish spd shoes. I use Shimano mt34 but would like more of a road style shoe but with spd cleats. I am liking Sidi but they are quite expensive. Budget around €150 ish also, maybe a bit more. I am size 43 in a runner, Size 44 in Shimano.

size wise how are they. Im 72 kg 5'9 . 32" waist.?

lochdara wrote: »

size wise how are they. Im 72 kg 5'9 . 32" waist.?

I find the size charts accurate for me, it suggests L and indeed that is the right size. For Castelli I'm XL, for my club gear I'm XXL. Based on what you listed above it looks like an S for you. Here's a link to the size chart.
https://www.endurasport.com/support/sizing/

I just checked my lbs and they have them at the same price as everyone else so I'll go in there. Now to find decent spd shoes. I need spf 50+ arm covers so I'll pick them up while I'm in. I got a scar on my arm that was treated this year and I was advised sunscreen every hour or base layer.

Cycle Superstore stock Endura. If you are a CI member there is a 12.5% discount and free postage countrywide.

lissard wrote: »

Cycle Superstore stock Endura. If you are a CI member there is a 12.5% discount and free postage countrywide.

They're pretty skinny on stock at the minute, in Endura anyway. I went there over the weekend and came away with two new bibs - a pair of Look shorts, size medium, from their clearance section - there's another pair left if anyone looking for that size - they were 91 euro, reduced from 135. And then, after trying on a pair of Assos, I caved and bought them too. They were 130 quid, which really isn't bad in the grand scheme of things. I wouldn't justify their 290 euro offerings but the "cheapo" pair I bought seem very very nice. Wait to see what they're like on the road now, but tbh in all my years of cycling I've found that.... shorts are shorts. :pac:

Is wiggle reputable in post brexit times or should I look for an EU alternative?

fat bloke wrote: »

They're pretty skinny on stock at the minute, in Endura anyway. I went there over the weekend and came away with two new bibs - a pair of Look shorts, size medium, from their clearance section - there's another pair left if anyone looking for that size - they were 91 euro, reduced from 135. And then, after trying on a pair of Assos, I caved and bought them too. They were 130 quid, which really isn't bad in the grand scheme of things. I wouldn't justify their 290 euro offerings but the "cheapo" pair I bought seem very very nice. Wait to see what they're like on the road now, but tbh in all my years of cycling I've found that.... shorts are shorts. :pac:

Did CSS give any indication on a restock of Endura shorts by any chance. I am looking for the SL bibs with varying size pads (they have Large but I think I need medium pad based on the calculator.)

fat bloke wrote: »

I didn't ask.

Bought a pair of these and they arrived really quickly - almost next day and though I haven't worn them yet they look great.

https://www.galibier.cc/product/equipe/

Just to add.
I bought a pair of the peleton bibs last month.
Great shorts.
Thought the chamois was a bit thick on first spin.
Settled down nicely after spin and a wash.
Love the fact I can order longer leg on them

dahat wrote: »

For me those shorts are the best Galibier have, it’s just a pity they only come with the red colouring. A plain black option would be ideal for me.

I didn't get on with the 3/4 lengths on the gravel bike at the weekend, after having been fine on the road with both these and the short version. Different saddle/ cycling obviously but my first comfort issues with any short not to mind Galibier!

I still just about prefer the Energie Elite for comfort over the equipe.

Anyone have the cargo shorts? Planning a long one at the weekend, and running out of pockets!

lochdara wrote: »

Is Alltricks and Deporvillage reputable. I am looking for a pair of Sidi spd for my road bike and they seem to have the best price. Within Ireland price is either very high or not in my size. Local bike shop doesnt do them either. They have to invest a lot to get that brand in.

Have used both. Alltricks is decathlon basically.

Deporvillage I've heard can sometimes be a bit slow, and they're not great at responding to queries. But still a legit site.