I am looking to buy some biking clothes like a pair of shorts, pants, shoes and short & long sleeved shirts/jerseys. I went to my shop today and they have these padded baggy shorts. The owner said you can wear them while riding a MTB or a road bike.

Right now I bike in mesh shorts and a plain t-shirt. I just got my helmet and I feel a little weird riding a nice bike, with a nice helmet and then mesh shorts and Nike sneakers. Doesn't really go well together.

What do you guys ride in when you go on lengthy rides?

Can you post some links?