Clothing

[stuarttunstall]

Thank you all for the suggestion.... Had confirmation today the bike is at the shop getting built and collecting when I go over on Friday.... looking forward to it now lol

 

[NorthernDave]

Polaris seem to often have good deals and I think do larger sizes (at least in men's)

I found some of the Polaris sizing a bit odd - I bought some bib shorts and they fitted perfectly everywhere except the lower thighs, which were so loose that they were useless. And I definitely don't have skinny legs.

 

[alicat]

Stuart, you are from Yorkshire (like me, I hasten to add). Just get on your bike and go ride it and only change your clothing if it starts to rub/chafe/pinch/otherwise cause unbearable discomfort.

 

[stuarttunstall]

I think that is what I will do, I have had confirmation today that the bike is at the store so I have arranged to collect on Friday morning and hopefully get out Saturday and Sunday for a couple of short rides just to get used to the bike and actually after 35 years riding again lol ... Oh and with a bit of luck I will stay on

 

[stuarttunstall]

If you're loooking at Decathlon, although these are in the hiking section, they have quite thick soles and are good for use as cycling shoes with flat pedals - I've got a pair and they grip well on Welgo V8 copy pedals I use.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/nh100-mens-shoes-black-id_8354268.html

They are a bargain....... may get some of those Thank you