Nashbar.com has Specialized Air Wave gloves on sale for $9.99. I prefer Pearl Izumi White Lines, but have a couple of pair of Air Waves that feel very similar and well made. They are an excellent bargain. If you want to try out a jersey, Nashbar has seconds of their own Coolmax jersey for $15, and if you are lucky enough to wear a small, they have some Bellweather jerseys on closeout for $6! Neither of these are top of the line, but they are good starters. I have a Nashbar jersey. Very well made and comfortable. Now shorts are different. Don't scrimp too much here. If you are going to spend money, go ahead and get something decent.
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