Cheap(er) cycling clothes
03-06-08, 06:45 PM
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Cheap(er) cycling clothes
So I love the clothes by Chrome, Rapha, and Swobo but for some reason I don't have a **** ton of money. Are there people selling this sort of styling for cheaper? I'm looking to move up from cut off dickies and thrift store t-shirts.
03-06-08, 07:03 PM
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are you referring to cycling jerseys/bibs/chamois/etc, or more urban/vintage crossover style of knickers and wool track jackets?
if the former, yes; if the latter, no. that stuff is quite stylish, and typically not yet embraced by the massion industry, so won't be inexpensive for a bit.
if the former, yes; if the latter, no. that stuff is quite stylish, and typically not yet embraced by the massion industry, so won't be inexpensive for a bit.
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Some affordable/comfortable pants/shants/knickers with no padding and a gusseted crotch would be great.
Unfortunately, I probably ask too much, and will have to make do with less than comfortable seams. Meh.
Unfortunately, I probably ask too much, and will have to make do with less than comfortable seams. Meh.
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Buy crappy clothes, and you'll be constantly re-buyin them as they wear out. Buy quality and it'll last forever.
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I bought a pair of 100$ linen pants from ross for 10$ and made them into shants... comfy as **** to ride in.
03-07-08, 08:56 AM
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Cut off dickies, goodwill dress pants, BDU's < $15
Good looking functional shzpants by Swobo, Chrome or Rapha for > $140
Seems like there should be a middle ground somewhere.
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Yeah, I've been doing that for a while now but am looking to move into some clothes that are a little more classy. It seems like the options right now are:
Cut off dickies, goodwill dress pants, BDU's < $15
Good looking functional shzpants by Swobo, Chrome or Rapha for > $140
Seems like there should be a middle ground somewhere.
Cut off dickies, goodwill dress pants, BDU's < $15
Good looking functional shzpants by Swobo, Chrome or Rapha for > $140
Seems like there should be a middle ground somewhere.
03-07-08, 10:22 AM
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03-07-08, 11:47 AM
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03-07-08, 12:34 PM
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swrve has cotton knickers for $80. Not cheap, but not as expensive as the others. I hear they're really nice.
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https://swrvecycling.com/
Their women's knickers are on sale right now too, for 60 instead of the regular 80. Gonna pick myself up a pair.
03-07-08, 08:43 PM
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I've been thinking about a swrve hoodie for a while now.
Kucharik also has lots of reasonably priced, classic stuff.
Kucharik also has lots of reasonably priced, classic stuff.
03-07-08, 09:53 PM
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I just got some Swrve stuff (base layer/hoodie/goretex jacket) and here is my advice on sizing from what I got. Their sizing is more "clothes" than cycling gear. I guess it is different for different people but I should have ordered down a size. Other than that good stuff/good price 
03-07-08, 10:44 PM
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I love how these threads always show up on my payday. I was just looking at Rapha's knickers too. I may still pull the trigger; does anyone have a pair?
03-07-08, 10:46 PM
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Portland Cyclewear has some pretty sweet knickers I've been rocking for the last 200 miles or so. reasonably priced. They're holdin up.
Don't look as cool as Chrome ones, but they work.
Don't look as cool as Chrome ones, but they work.
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Old Navy khakis. Roll the legs up so they don't get caught in your chain.
10-09-08, 03:28 PM
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portlandcyclewear redesigned their knickers for 08, they look pretty sweet and seem like they'll be more durable
pretty cheap comparatively too at $59
just ordered some, hopefully they won't disappoint
pretty cheap comparatively too at $59
just ordered some, hopefully they won't disappoint
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10-09-08, 03:32 PM
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just get some old utility pants- like dickies or carharts. check homedepot, surplus stores, etc. Ive found dickies to be solid, but carharts have things like reinforced spots
10-09-08, 03:36 PM
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i've bought some running/sporting shirts at local small sporting goods places on sale in place of jerseys. super cheap, and breathable.
