Cyclists Society

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-womens-aeron-race-cycling-bib-short/ Summer shorts - £50

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-ladies-vaeon-roubaix-pro-padded-bib-short/ Winter shorts - £32

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-womens-aeron-cycling-bib-short/ Medium distance cycling shorts ( Anything up to 70-80 mile rides would be comfy) £30

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-womens-curve-stretch-shorts/ Altura shorts - £16 but won't be very comfy after about 30 miles!!!

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Just about to order a couple of jerseys from Wiggle - do y'all reckon I need a long sleeve one or can I just layer long sleeve tops under a s/s one at this time of year?

These are what I have in my basket currently:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/morvelo-womens-agency-short-sleeve-jersey/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-womens-active-long-sleeve-cycling-jersey/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-womens-active-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey/

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zedilina

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Thanks I'm going for 100 miles in May and have been given most of my kit but I think it's probably time to invest in some good clothes :smile:

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Original post by RibenaRockstar

Just about to order a couple of jerseys from Wiggle - do y'all reckon I need a long sleeve one or can I just layer long sleeve tops under a s/s one at this time of year?

These are what I have in my basket currently:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/morvelo-womens-agency-short-sleeve-jersey/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-womens-active-long-sleeve-cycling-jersey/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-womens-active-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey/

I only own one long sleeve jersey and that's my MTB club jersey. This time of year I'd usually invest in some arm warmers to wear. You can take off if you get too warm and put in back pockets, but if finances don't allow then I'd go for a long sleeve one, just so on the colder days you don't freeze!!!

Wiggle have some lovely arm warmers :smile:

Original post by zedilina

Thanks I'm going for 100 miles in May and have been given most of my kit but I think it's probably time to invest in some good clothes :smile:

100miles sounds fun!!! hope all goes well!!! Make sure you have plenty of food for the journey (jelly babies, gels, flapjacks, something to keep your energy high) Plenty of water and good shorts and you'll love it :smile:

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Original post by Uni-Chick

I only own one long sleeve jersey and that's my MTB club jersey. This time of year I'd usually invest in some arm warmers to wear. You can take off if you get too warm and put in back pockets, but if finances don't allow then I'd go for a long sleeve one, just so on the colder days you don't freeze!!!

Wiggle have some lovely arm warmers :smile:

The arm warmers look great, I would just have no idea where to start with sizing. I think I'll get all three jerseys, since the l/s one is cheaper than a pair of arm warmers!

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I'm a size 10/12 in tops, depending on brand. Medium for castelli and I wear small mans arm warmers and medium womens :smile:

if you ever order anything Italian, always go a size up lol, Castelli make me feel fat :biggrin:

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alexs2602

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Original post by RibenaRockstar

No, but they're one of the few places that sell a pair of proper cycling shorts with a chamois in that'll fit me at a price I can afford. (I'm out the upper end of the size range of most cycling brands, too bootylicious)

Loool! I see, that sucks. I guess it's supply and demand, unfortunately.

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Original post by alexs2602

Loool! I see, that sucks. I guess it's supply and demand, unfortunately.

Yep, plus the only reason I need that size is because I haven't been doing enough cycling! There's a pretty good reason why there's not much large-size cycle clothing around, hehe.

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http://totalwomenscycling.com/road-cycling/clothing/10-best-plus-sized-cycling-shorts-28138/7/#T5Cr5M4CVtEOF721.97

rather expensive, but how about this site? http://www.minx-girl.com/knickers-amp-tights/c44

Or these look good :smile:

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http://totalwomenscycling.com/road-cycling/clothing/10-best-plus-sized-cycling-shorts-28138/7/#T5Cr5M4CVtEOF721.97

Original post by Uni-Chick

rather expensive, but how about this site? http://www.minx-girl.com/knickers-amp-tights/c44

Or these look good :smile:

If that was for me - I'll be out of this size and into smaller ones in a couple of months, so I'm not spending any more than I have to - if the £12.99 ones from Muddyfox work, then they'll be fine!

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Original post by Uni-Chick

Sports beans?! No, are they good?! :biggrin:

They're a really nice change to the usual gels and bars being Jelly Beans
They are effective but not as effective as gels

I've recently been loving the Torq ones. What's your gel brand?

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Original post by Uni-Chick

HAHA!! if only eh? New Cannondale Evo wouldn't be so painful on the bank balance then!

In the process of convincing my parents that the investment on that bike should get them a return :wink:

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Original post by Uni-Chick

OHHH!!!

Sounds good haha. But in principal - I only shop online when I really need to. IE my boyfriend can't get it or non of my other local shops can.

My boyfriend has recently opened a new bike shop. I hate online retailers sometimes. half the overhead prices means they can charge less and steal all the business. However, Chainreaction isn't going to fix your bike if it goes wrong :biggrin:

Do we get a discount at the shop ?? :biggrin:

I feel some new DuraAce wheels :wink:

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Original post by c1s2

Do we get a discount at the shop ?? :biggrin:

I feel some new DuraAce wheels :wink:

haha!!! We could probably do some good deals!! However, Shimano stuff ATM is a no go - Maddison won't deal with us until we've moved into our retail premises. Hopefully will all go ahead soon!! :biggrin:

American Classic wheels are BY FAR my favorite wheels atm :P I'm training on one set, got a nice set for hilly races and "borrow" my boyfriends hed wheels for TTs :wink:

The EVO is the best bike ever created INHO. I'm currently building one from a 2014 Team Edition green and black frame. Gone for Sram red 11 speed, A half decent set of wheels for training weighing in at 1340 grams, and decent wheels for racing. Going to have to add in a power meter to add some weight for races, this beauty is going to be under the UCI limit of 6.8kg :wink:

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Original post by c1s2

They're a really nice change to the usual gels and bars being Jelly Beans
They are effective but not as effective as gels

I've recently been loving the Torq ones. What's your gel brand?

Currently eating some cheepy ones from MyProtein.com that I got given. I like SIS but not really explored much more. I need to really!!!

Going to try the sports beans!!! :biggrin:

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Original post by Uni-Chick

haha!!! We could probably do some good deals!! However, Shimano stuff ATM is a no go - Maddison won't deal with us until we've moved into our retail premises. Hopefully will all go ahead soon!! :biggrin:

American Classic wheels are BY FAR my favorite wheels atm :P I'm training on one set, got a nice set for hilly races and "borrow" my boyfriends hed wheels for TTs :wink:

The EVO is the best bike ever created INHO. I'm currently building one from a 2014 Team Edition green and black frame. Gone for Sram red 11 speed, A half decent set of wheels for training weighing in at 1340 grams, and decent wheels for racing. Going to have to add in a power meter to add some weight for races, this beauty is going to be under the UCI limit of 6.8kg :wink:

I've tried my friends with the RED22 and its just an amazing group.
Got to make sure you remove the inner tube nuts and dust caps - marginal gains :wink:

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