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Road biking clothes

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mountaingirl · 09/06/2011 19:37

What make of cycling shorts would you recommend?
Also have any of you got the Montane featherlite velo jacket?
I'm new to cycling and have an old pair of Rodeo (C&A) lycra shorts with not a huge amount of padding and need a light, packable, jacket.
Thanks.

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nevergoogle · 13/06/2011 18:35

i'm clipped in, i had them set fairly loosely at first.
if your knees are aching it might be that your cleats are set at the wrong angle putting pressure on your knees, make sure you're knees are straight.
also check your saddle height. too low and you can get knee pain.

i wear ladies padded shorts as the padding is wider for my humungous arse.

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mountaingirl · 13/06/2011 17:20

Do you have shorts with the ergonomic ladies shaped padding?! If so does it make a big difference when cycling?

ivykate Sizing really is an issue isn't it? Quite depressing when one has to buy an L or XL when one is a size 12. I tried various items on at our local cycling shop and felt quite huge afterwards!

Another question if I may. Do you all cycle with clip in shoes and pedals? Dh insisted on getting me some at the weekend. Tried them out yesterday but found my legs/ knees ached a bit. Suppose I just need to get used them and get over the terror of clipping in and forgetting to clip out!

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shelscrape · 13/06/2011 10:22

Aldi and lidl stuff is surprisingly very functional. But I just love Wiggle!! Utterly faab website, DHB is their own make which wears very well. Altura is rather good too. Wiggle will ship overseas, just make sure you read all the product reviews to ensure you get the right size

ivykaty44 · 10/06/2011 23:16

Just remember that cycling clothing comes up very small I am a size 12 in normal clothing and would need a 16 or large in a lot of cycling stuff

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mountaingirl · 10/06/2011 15:44

Thank you all for your replies.
Don't think there is an Aldi here near me in France. I have looked at the Evans and Wiggle sites.... there is so much choice! Definitely cheaper to buy in the Uk than over here.

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nocake · 09/06/2011 22:00

My favourite bike shorts are made by Lusso. DHB are also pretty good for the money (i.e. not too much).

nevergoogle · 09/06/2011 19:42

yep, the aldi stuff is pretty good.

nevergoogle · 09/06/2011 19:41

Altura are good value.
I wear longs or 3/4 length though as i don't like my knees.
I also have a pair of winter longs from 'funkier' which are good.
Another good value brand is Craft.
try wiggle or evans websites.

OpusProSerenus · 09/06/2011 19:39

It may not be upmarket enough for you, I don't know much about biking stuff but Aldi get biking stuff in their weekly offers every so often called Crane Sports. DH has some and loves it.