Budget Winter Gear

[Young Un]

can any one recomend me:

• a good but budget ls base layer
• good but budget overshoes
• and do i really need a waterproof jacket - or will a gilet do with a base layer and jersey underneath

oh and also are these bib longs any good - i already have there bib shorts and find them rather comfy

 

[domtyler]

Why not ask your gran to knit you your winter gear?

 

[Dayvo]

I assume by 'budget', you mean cheap!

I think it's best to find out how much you have to spend and buy accordingly.
It's no fun cycling in cold, wet, windy weather with inferior (cheap) clothing.

Once again, have a look at wiggle and see what appeals to you. But there are plenty of other internet shops available.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/d/Cycle/7/1/1/

I would stronly recommend a waterproof jacket for the reasons given above.

 

[cadleigh]

I can't speak for those bib-tights you link to, but Decathlon do about three grades of winter bib-tights, I think. My mate's got the most expensive ones with the thick wind windstopper panels on the front, thighs and knees, and he thinks they're very good.

For the higher end stuff, Decathlon are no cheaper than other brands, though. I have some Pearl Izumi bib-tights (without a chamois) which don't have windstopper panels, but are still extremely warm. I paid the equivalent of about 45 quid in a sale.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

ahem

 

[John the Monkey]

dhb Merston winter longs are pretty good, in my experience.

Baselayers - I bought mine from the local TK Maxx' ski-ing section - £10 each.

 

[ChrisKH]

My base layers come from Aldi/Lidl. Very good in my experience and vfm.