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    #452
    ifeelabreeze
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭ifeelabreeze


    Beyond a helmet, jersey, bib shorts and cycling shoes what else should I be getting?
    What other clothing items should I buy, and is there any order of importance?
    I'm guessing a jacket, but would I be better with arm, leg warmers and a gilet or something?


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    #453
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 20,886 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    ifeelabreeze wrote: »
    Beyond a helmet, jersey, bib shorts and cycling shoes what else should I be getting?
    What other clothing items should I buy, and is there any order of importance?
    I'm guessing a jacket, but would I be better with arm, leg warmers and a gilet or something?

    Get arm warmers, you’ll need them even in Summer in Ireland sometimes. A gilet is always good to have. Base layers can be useful come Autumn.

    I only wear a jacket in the winter, below 8 degrees in the middle of the day. Then i switch fully to bib knickers and a jacket. Below freezing I add thermals under the jacket and a gilet over.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    #454
    simons104
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭simons104


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I guess at times that can be true although you would have to question how much of a profit margin the well-known cycling clothing brands are making on their products.

    Came across this brand on Amazon their stuff appears to be of reasonable quality and they use UK sizing.

    https://fdxsports.co.uk/

    Have a jersey from this crowd, its fine but not a patch on Galibier


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    #455
    positron
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭positron


    Brian? wrote: »
    The casual Rapha clothes would be no use for 6-8 hours in the saddle
    Brian? wrote: »
    Such a thing doesn't exist. Why not just bring a change of clothes?

    The main use case I have in mind is casual multi-day bike touring rides.

    Start after breakfast, cycle 5-8 hours / 100-200 kms a day, with plenty of relaxed stops in between, until the next halt/hotel. Basically a combination of long distance riding and sightseeing.


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    #456
    Brian?
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    positron wrote: »
    The main use case I have in mind is casual multi-day bike touring rides.

    Start after breakfast, cycle 5-8 hours / 100-200 kms a day, with plenty of relaxed stops in between, until the next halt/hotel. Basically a combination of long distance riding and sightseeing.

    I understand. Anyone I know who does this wears Lycra and doesn't really care that they look odd away from the bike. Because comfort in the saddle is more important to them that what they look like.

    Why not just bring cheap loose shorts to throw on over your lycra if you really have a problem.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    #457
    emclau
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭emclau


    Finally got myself a pair of Castelli free aero bib shorts after they came back in stock on the Castelli website. 127 with code CSTdeRonde2021 for anyone interested...


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    #458
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 20,886 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    emclau wrote: »
    Finally got myself a pair of Castelli free aero bib shorts after they came back in stock on the Castelli website. 127 with code CSTdeRonde2021 for anyone interested...

    Wonderful shorts, I have a pair for a couple of years. Time to replace them..

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    #459
    [Deleted User]
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    Are there anyone on here that has one decent set of kit such as bib shorts and then hope into the shower or throw's them in to a sink/bucket with some form of soap to keep them clean.

    I'm now considering investing in just one pair of quality bibs and one quality jersey and hand washing the bibs after every ride, I have a pair of old cycling shorts for working on the turbo.


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    #460
    Wildly Boaring
    Registered Users Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Wildly Boaring


    If you plan on getting out 2 days in a row, they be dry?


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    #461
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,108 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Are there anyone on here that has one decent set of kit such as bib shorts and then hope into the shower or throw's them in to a sink/bucket with some form of soap to keep them clean.

    I'm now considering investing in just one pair of quality bibs and one quality jersey and hand washing the bibs after every ride, I have a pair of old cycling shorts for working on the turbo.

    I machine wash mine on their own in a net bag on 30 degree wash, low spin and without any fabric conditioner


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    #462
    S_D
    Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭S_D


    Bought some of that Galiber gear after seeing so many positive reviews here. Very nice! 60 quid for a long sleeve jersey! Bargain


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    #463
    [Deleted User]
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    Wildly Boaring wrote: »
    If you plan on getting out 2 days in a row, they be dry?

    I guess it's one of the benefits of having a storage heater on in this part of the year, it tends to chuck out a fair bit of heat at night so stuff on a drying rack in the same room tends to be dry in the morning. Another usefull thing I have is a dehumidifier with a setting for drying laundry.


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    #464
    dahat
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Are there anyone on here that has one decent set of kit such as bib shorts and then hope into the shower or throw's them in to a sink/bucket with some form of soap to keep them clean.

    I'm now considering investing in just one pair of quality bibs and one quality jersey and hand washing the bibs after every ride, I have a pair of old cycling shorts for working on the turbo.

    I rotate 3 pairs of bibs over the week to get max longevity from each. You’ll get fed up with just one pair.


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    #465
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,972 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    dahat wrote: »
    I rotate 3 pairs of bibs over the week to get max longevity from each. You’ll get fed up with just one pair.
    It is nice to have a selection to choose from. You'll pick a favourite pair for the special spins.


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    #466
    [Deleted User]
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    one last question I promise :D when choosing if I'm between sizes should I generally size up or down I'm presuming for a tight fit to size down?

    for example I'm between a 31" to 32" waist I'm presuming I should size up to medium? I am trying to drop another 2Kg

    https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-bib-shorts-1


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    #467
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,118 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Just about to buy something on decathlon but it says an post 15 days was hoping to have it by Friday, anyone know how long they usually take for delivery?


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    #468
    nilhg
    Registered Users Posts: 5,121 ✭✭✭nilhg


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    Just about to buy something on decathlon but it says an post 15 days was hoping to have it by Friday, anyone know how long they usually take for delivery?

    Some stuff comes from the warehouse in France and can take the 15 days, ring the shop, if they have it in stock they'll take payment and post out.


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    #469
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,289 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Are there anyone on here that has one decent set of kit such as bib shorts and then hope into the shower or throw's them in to a sink/bucket with some form of soap to keep them clean.

    I'm now considering investing in just one pair of quality bibs and one quality jersey and hand washing the bibs after every ride, I have a pair of old cycling shorts for working on the turbo.
    All of mine go in laundry bags (lidl have them every so often) and in with the general wash - which in our household is 20 degrees, non-bio, and no fabric conditioner anyway due to several of us having eczema.


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    #470
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,108 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Macy0161 wrote: »
    All of mine go in laundry bags (lidl have them every so often) and in with the general wash - which in our household is 20 degrees, non-bio, and no fabric conditioner anyway due to several of us having eczema.

    Good to know it's not just me washing them like that.
    Most supermarkets will have a 'fruit bag' or similar that's essentially the same


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    #471
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,289 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Good to know it's not just me washing them like that.
    Shorts and jerseys go in them, and I even have one that'll take a cycling jacket or winter bib tights. Basically, any non-disposable clothing goes in them in our house - the laundry my household job!


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    #472
    [Deleted User]
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    Should have listened to advice about buying from planetx
    Unlike Wiggle they don't include customs at no point in the buying process was I made aware of this fact oh well I guess you live and learn.

    Perhaps it would be a good idea if we could create a sticky on this forum of good companies to buy from.

    Edit: actually read the invoice for once in fairness to them they didn't charge me UK VAT still a bit salty about having to pay DPD an extra €5 for for an administration fee.


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    #473
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,289 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Anyone brought any Rivelo shorts? Looking at the cargo bibs, despite my recent sportspursuit delayed delivery - seem to have better extra pockets than Galibier (whom are my default shorts/ everything).


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    #474
    Wildly Boaring
    Registered Users Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Wildly Boaring


    Macy0161 wrote: »
    Anyone brought any Rivelo shorts? Looking at the cargo bibs, despite my recent sportspursuit delayed delivery - seem to have better extra pockets than Galibier (whom are my default shorts/ everything).

    I have a pair of standard bibs.
    Have them 3 years.
    They're grand.
    I've 2 pairs Galibier bibs.
    Main reason I prefer the Galibier is that I got them with longer leg.
    The chamois is comparable between the 2.


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    #475
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,289 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Interestingly the few reviews I could find mentioned the legs of the rivelo being long! Always found the standard length galibier fine, whereas some of the other brands have been short shorts on out of proportion me.


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    #476
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    Got a delivery from AliExpress today. Pretty impressed with the quality and fit. 3 x Jersey (1 summer, 2 x long sleeve winter) & 2 x bib shorts (1 summer, 1 long winter) for €82 delivered.


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    #477
    Wildly Boaring
    Registered Users Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Wildly Boaring


    Macy0161 wrote: »
    Interestingly the few reviews I could find mentioned the legs of the rivelo being long! Always found the standard length galibier fine, whereas some of the other brands have been short shorts on out of proportion me.

    Ah. I'm 6'3".
    Got the Galibier equipe with long legs lately, find them a great fit.
    Rivelo bit shorter but grand. Just find short for holding knee or leg warmers.


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    #478
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    Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »
    Got a delivery from AliExpress today. Pretty impressed with the quality and fit. 3 x Jersey (1 summer, 2 x long sleeve winter) & 2 x bib shorts (1 summer, 1 long winter) for €82 delivered.

    I wouldn't be surprised if it came out of some of the same factories as the brand name stuff, I did read somewhere that they produce brand name stuff during the day and then separate workers come in at night to start producing the knock-offs. But who knows if this is true.

    I'd appreciate links to stuff you bought if you have them.


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    #479
    ifeelabreeze
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭ifeelabreeze


    Brian? wrote: »
    Get arm warmers, you’ll need them even in Summer in Ireland sometimes. A gilet is always good to have. Base layers can be useful come Autumn.

    I only wear a jacket in the winter, below 8 degrees in the middle of the day. Then i switch fully to bib knickers and a jacket. Below freezing I add thermals under the jacket and a gilet over.

    Thanks, I went out for a quick cycle today wearing only my cycling shorts and a jersey.. Needless to say I was freezing.
    I definitely need to invest in a few more pieces.


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    #480
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,972 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    ifeelabreeze wrote: »
    Thanks, I went out for a quick cycle today wearing only my cycling shorts and a jersey.. Needless to say I was freezing.
    I definitely need to invest in a few more pieces.
    You felt a breeze? ;)


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    #481
    statto25
    Registered Users Posts: 3,839 ✭✭✭statto25


    Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »
    Got a delivery from AliExpress today. Pretty impressed with the quality and fit. 3 x Jersey (1 summer, 2 x long sleeve winter) & 2 x bib shorts (1 summer, 1 long winter) for €82 delivered.


    Fire up a link to the store there please


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