Autumn/Winter Kit?

[bpsmith]

Looking to grab some Bib Tights and potentially a thicker Long Jersey or Jacket but unsure what is needed tbh.

Have seen the Specialized Comp Racing Windtex Long Jersey for a good price, along with the Specialized Roubaix Jacket for a bit more. Prefer the former, but the latter seems more versatile?

In reality, what do I need for this time of year and in Jan/Feb too?

Any experience of either of the above? Any other suggestions?

Any good deals on Bib Tights too?

 

[vickster]

Buff, good gloves, skullcap, an umbrella

 

[derrick]

Gillet, best bit of kit i have bought this year.

 

[bpsmith]

Cheers guys. So no real need for a Winter Jersey then? Just later up my Summer one?

 

[outlash]

I like the heavier jerseys you can buy but a decent merino baselayer is your friend for many months of the year .


Tony.

 

[vickster]

Depends how much you feel the cold. I don't have heavy heavy jerseys but I do have thermal LS jobs. I wouldn't be warm enough just with thin layers

Got one of these recently, very good (and quite warm)! http://www.cyclesurgery.com/special...nents-bikewear/fcp-product/47494?listing=true

Excellent for under £40

In terms of deals on bib tights - google around. Depending on your budget, Sigma often have deals on higher end kit, Evans have 30% off Gore, Wiggle's dhb are popular but don't have the thickest padding according to reviews. Cyclesurgery as above have some deals. http://www.cyclesurgery.com/bib-tights/clothing/fcp-category/list?resetFilters=true

Do get what you pay for, so a deal on costlier kit may be worth seeking out

 

[bigup]

if you already own bib shorts, maybe it be cheaper just to buy leg warmers

i bought these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thermal-C...=UK_Cycling_Clothing&var=&hash=item257a871f99

and they are pretty good!

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Bought thishttp://www.decathlon.co.uk/insulat-3-ls-jersey-white-red-id_8216556.html from decathalon and is nice and warm with a base layer but not sure about it when it gets really cold.

 

[jowwy]

The best piece of clothing i bought recently was the castelli windproof baselayer, which means i can still use lightweight jerseys over the top and not have to worry about my chest getting battered buy the wind. it is expensive for a baselayer, but very good indeed

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

I bought one of the winter jerseys from Aldi recently. Tried it out a couple of weeks ago when it dropped to a 'feels like' 2 deg and I was more than toasty, if anything a little too warm. Think it will be more suited to -2/-5 deg to be honest. Long sleeve base layer and softshell jacket is my normal gear for the weather at the minute, with running trousers under bibshorts.

 

[bpsmith]

Lots of interesting advice guys. Cheers. Will take a good look online this weekend and maybe put an order in.