Cycling clothing?
12-16-20, 11:58 AM
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My favorite brand, however, is lilpeepmerch. Most people rate their bib shorts, and they are excellent, but its their jerseys that are the best imo. I own the Equip RS jersey, and the fabrics are just so great on the skin.
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12-31-20, 09:04 PM
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I recently began riding again and got myself a new 2021 Specialized Allez Elite. I always used to just wear shorts and a T-shirt. When it’s cold i bought some Nike or under armor tights under my shorts. But now that I’m riding farther I realize I need some proper bike clothing. I’m 6-2 and about 215 currently. I measured my waist - 39, hips 44 & chest 44 and look at the sizing guides but they vary from vendor to vendor. It looks like I could fit an XL for one vendor and a XXXL from another.
For me, I hate to purchase some bib shorts without seeing them in person or trying them on. I see a ton of things online and the stuff from China you need to buy a XXXXL but in a Pearl Izumi I might be an XL.
I just ordered a set from the Black Bib Company in XL so hope they fit but for $40 for the basic set it won’t break the bank. I went to the local shop where I live and the stock is limited and the prices start at $100 up. I went to REI and they had one Pearl Izumi bib short in XL and the changing rooms were closed. If anyone has any input on a specific bib short that you like, please reply.
For me, I hate to purchase some bib shorts without seeing them in person or trying them on. I see a ton of things online and the stuff from China you need to buy a XXXXL but in a Pearl Izumi I might be an XL.
I just ordered a set from the Black Bib Company in XL so hope they fit but for $40 for the basic set it won’t break the bank. I went to the local shop where I live and the stock is limited and the prices start at $100 up. I went to REI and they had one Pearl Izumi bib short in XL and the changing rooms were closed. If anyone has any input on a specific bib short that you like, please reply.
01-01-21, 02:17 AM
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I recently began riding again and got myself a new 2021 Specialized Allez Elite. I always used to just wear shorts and a T-shirt. When it’s cold i bought some Nike or under armor tights under my shorts. But now that I’m riding farther I realize I need some proper bike clothing. I’m 6-2 and about 215 currently. I measured my waist - 39, hips 44 & chest 44 and look at the sizing guides but they vary from vendor to vendor. It looks like I could fit an XL for one vendor and a XXXL from another.
For me, I hate to purchase some bib shorts without seeing them in person or trying them on. I see a ton of things online and the stuff from China you need to buy a XXXXL but in a Pearl Izumi I might be an XL.
I just ordered a set from the Black Bib Company in XL so hope they fit but for $40 for the basic set it won’t break the bank. I went to the local shop where I live and the stock is limited and the prices start at $100 up. I went to REI and they had one Pearl Izumi bib short in XL and the changing rooms were closed. If anyone has any input on a specific bib short that you like, please reply.
For me, I hate to purchase some bib shorts without seeing them in person or trying them on. I see a ton of things online and the stuff from China you need to buy a XXXXL but in a Pearl Izumi I might be an XL.
I just ordered a set from the Black Bib Company in XL so hope they fit but for $40 for the basic set it won’t break the bank. I went to the local shop where I live and the stock is limited and the prices start at $100 up. I went to REI and they had one Pearl Izumi bib short in XL and the changing rooms were closed. If anyone has any input on a specific bib short that you like, please reply.
01-01-21, 11:35 AM
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I can see the downside if you need a pit stop on a ride. I saw a brand that make a “hidden” slot for those occasions, but not about the quality.
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Cold Weather: Synthetics not necessarily spandex but usually elastic of some sort. Don't forget women's fleece leggings as your first layer when its cold (very economical). Some times a Wrestling Singlet is much cheaper than a Bike Bib (you can always sew a zipper into them). Ya gotta have a thin cotton layer in there somewhere.
Warm Weather: Spandex under Off Road shorts.
I don't know about you but the last thing people wanna see is me in tight spandex top or bottom, so I wear cotton over my bike shorts.
Warm Weather: Spandex under Off Road shorts.
I don't know about you but the last thing people wanna see is me in tight spandex top or bottom, so I wear cotton over my bike shorts.
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I buy cycling outfits from wish.com for around $40 per set.
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