Clothes under leathers?

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

Sometimes you got to pay to get the best stuff for biking, lol

Very True

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

Sometimes you got to pay to get the best stuff for biking, lol

A lot of 'biking' kit's overpriced. I got baselayers a hiking shop for less than half the price, seem just as good. However did spend almost £40 on my glorified bin liner (EDZ wind stopper)

Originally Posted by Moojuicepez

Very True

Originally Posted by Dave20046

A lot of 'biking' kit's overpriced. I got baselayers a hiking shop for less than half the price, seem just as good. However did spend almost £40 on my glorified bin liner (EDZ wind stopper)

Both points are true.

I got two sets of thermals from a "bulk buy" shop for £20 and they have served me well through winter, but, I have paid £370 for a helmet before now and it saved my head from the road, so, sometimes you get what you pay for, but, just use common sense.

If something simple seems to cost a lot, you are being ripped off, but, if it is something important don't skimp!

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg

Thermals for when it is cold

+1, but no way could I fit anything thicker under my leathers! Tis bad enough if I eat too much

i can just get my boxer on under mine

[garynortheast]

Base layers under my leathers all year round. Can't stand the constricted feeling of wearing anything else under them. Base layers don't have to be expensive - I've bought two sets from both Aldi and from Lidl in those bizarre bike kit sales they have around Easter time each year. I've been using them for about three years now and they've proved to be very effective and have stood up to repeated washes without losing their shape or tightness. Two sets of them with two half zip m/cycling microfleeces cost around £50 when I bought them.
Take your clothes with you and get changed at work.

Well i decided to just keep the jeans in my bag and get changed at work. works out fine. i think ill invest in some base layers at the weekend.

Thanks for all your advice ladies and gentlemen.

Wicking or thermal underwear,LJ's and sleeved vest with leathers or textiles.With the textiles if I remove the winter lining I can wear jeans and a top. Both my leathers and textiles have air vent zips for when it is hot.

I wear textiles for commuting with work trousers and work shirt on underneath and base layers when wearing leathers which are for fun.

[mister c]

I wear socks, underpants & a Tee shirt, thats it. I wouldnt be able to get anything ese on under them the same as everybody else.
Can you not leave your work clothes at work & change when you get there? thats what I do