local bike clothing shop

ive posted this here cos its local info im after

i am looking to get some tidy bike gear(i dont think i impressed jabba with my levis & cats )
& looking for a big shop in the area that dose a lot of clothing as i need to try a jacket on

I can only tell you about Bristol mate....

Fowlers http://www.fowlers.co.uk/retail/
Massive range of stuff, not so many cheaper options

J&S Accessories http://www.jsaccessories.com/
Big range, plenty of cheaper options

And of course Hein Gericke (Cardiff shop is better than the Bristol one).

Originally Posted by hovi5

i dont think i impressed jabba with my levis & cats

It's not about impressing people, it's about being properly kitted out in case the worst happens. Jeans will not protect you in an off (you cats might fare better ), but you know that

It's also about staying warm and dry through the winter. Your ability to concentrate and ride will be severely impaired if you get wet and your core body temperature drops; it's worse that trying to ride after drinking beer. First the hands go.......and it's downhill from there

I'm not one for being impressed with labels either.......I've heard some great reports about kit was being sold by Aldi and Lidl a few months ago. I think that the textile suits at Aldi was some rebadged HG stuff. Decent looking textile suit, waterproof with themal lining and CE armour was less than £100, and all German made.

I got a one-piece lined waterproof oversuit for £10 and the gloves I got for £13 are the only ones I've had that have never leaked.

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Originally Posted by Jabba

It's not about impressing people, it's about being properly kitted out in case the worst happens. Jeans will not protect you in an off (you cats might fare better ), but you know that

It's also about staying warm and dry through the winter. Your ability to concentrate and ride will be severely impaired if you get wet and your core body temperature drops; it's worse that trying to ride after drinking beer. First the hands go.......and it's downhill from there

I'm not one for being impressed with labels either.......I've heard some great reports about kit was being sold by Aldi and Lidl a few months ago. I think that the textile suits at Aldi was some rebadged HG stuff. Decent looking textile suit, waterproof with themal lining and CE armour was less than £100, and all German made.

I got a one-piece lined waterproof oversuit for £10 and the gloves I got for £13 are the only ones I've had that have never leaked.

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i was'nt having a go. i know i need new gear( my trials bike stuff wont do) & im greatful for the help & advice.
as i said i will have gear for sat. bristol ride out

its just the jacket could be a problem, so i want to try a few on first

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thanx
just done it

Lidl and Aldi sell biking gear one day a year, in the Spring. You have to know
the day in advance (through their websites or leaflets) and be at the doors before
they open. The Lidl biker's day is usually one week before the Aldi one.

Originally Posted by Professor

Lidl and Aldi sell biking gear one day a year

Is that all

Thought it was once in the autumn, too. Oh, well......

Originally Posted by hovi5

i was'nt having a go

I know that

Originally Posted by hovi5

ive posted this here cos its local info im after

i am looking to get some tidy bike gear(i dont think i impressed jabba with my levis & cats )
& looking for a big shop in the area that dose a lot of clothing as i need to try a jacket on

Which part of South Wales are you in?. I'm sure that South Wales superbikes have an end of season sale at the mo, so may be some good bargains in there. You could also try Thunder Road, or as Prof said Heine Gericke in Cardiff.

Fowlers usually has a sale around Christmas time. They advertise it in advance on
their website.