(Part 2) Best cycling clothing for women according to redditors

Arm sleeves - These are great year round, the more you sweat the cooler they get.
Bluetooth Speaker/Charger - If he's in an LLV and the outlet doesn't work this doubles as a charger, I've been using this for over a year and the speaker is loud and last for over 3 days.
LED rechargable lantern - These are great during the fall/winter months when we're out late, I clip it to my satchel and it illuminates my entire body and a decent area around me so I don't fumble with a clip light on my cap. Plus if you do box deliveries you can clip it to the top of the door and see pretty damn well.

Here are some deals I've seen and when they come up or shut down. (All times are Pacific)


USB Rechargable Bike Tail Light on sale at 3:45

Foam Rollers go on sale at 4

Kryptonite 18mm New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, Black Goes on sale at 3

Revolights bicycle lighting system Midnight

Womens Pearl Izumi Shorts

Pearl Izumi Jerseys 4:00

Different pearl izumi bibs

Pearl Izumi shorts 5:45

Pearl Izumi bibs as shown below 4:45

Canari womens shorts

Brooks saddles bicycle bar tap 2:45

Yakima DoubleDown 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack 4:45

Very compact sleeping bag 4:30

Compact first aid kit 3:00

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle Ulock 3:35

headlamp 5:30

Polar Heart Rate Monitor 3:30

LED Strobe Lights 2:30

Youphoria Sport Towel ends at 3:15ish



Sram Bar Tape ends at 2:50
Kryptonite NY Standard on sale 6:50

I’m loving these Baleaf ones I bought last winter.

Baleaf Women's Thermal Fleece Running Cycling Tights Black Size XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016UB0JDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sjo7BbMP3W5KN

Oh cool! I will totally be checking out CC creams!

Also, I just felt my credit card jump out of my wallet. I swear I didn't touch it.

I have a half dozen pairs of cycling shorts, and on all of them the waistband eventually bothers me on long (>3 hour) rides, except for one pair of louis garneau shorts (somewhat like these: https://www.amazon.com/Louis-Garneau-Fit-Sensor-Short/dp/B019G9V4GO)

edit: I suck at commenting, tried to click help me make a pretty link, and instead posted. Anyways, the waistband on those shorts is much nicer than the standard tight elastic. I guess bib shorts would do the trick too, but for some reason I haven't managed to find a pair that's fit me yet.

So I'm actually a guy but will offer some advice from a female co-worker who rides quite a bit. She likes the Baleef chamois undies under a sport skirt. I know nothing about skirts (since I'm a guy), but I think this is what she is referring to -> http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Womens-Padded-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B0183DED6C/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464724134&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=baleef+chamois+women

...and we both like Chamois Butt'r. She gets the ladie's version for ph balanced something or other... Another Amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/Chamois-Buttr-Her-8oz-tube/dp/B00D535IAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464724181&sr=8-1&keywords=Chamois+Buttr+women

Good Luck!

I work at a bike shop so I'm sorry in advance for the wall of text.

I would recommend going into a local bike shop and talking to them. There are so many different options for saddles, seriously.

Also what you might want to consider is getting someone to check your bike fit. Your saddle might be in the incorrect position causing you to lean more on your bits. Also if you have your seat height to high it will cause you to wiggle over your bits.

You could also get a liner short that you can wear under your clothes while commuting and change when you get to work (something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Womens-Shorts-Medium/dp/B0091TFJCA/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1426884412&sr=1-2&keywords=womens+bike+short+liner)

Hope this helps!

Slightly over-budget at £35 is a pair of shorts from dhb. You could always combine them with a pair of leg warmers for full coverage (ones from decathlon are very cheap)

Another option are padded shorts, which are designed to be worn with trousers/pants over the top. I found them considerably more comfortable than anything unpadded, but I later made the leap to bib shorts anyway

Golf + Sun protection + cooling sleeves

Question about alterations. How easily can I alter a pair of pants made of 60% Polyester / 33% Cotton / 7% Elastin Dyed Stretch?

I have these fabulous Giro commuter pants, but the waist band is way too big on my size 6 (probably need to take them in at least an inch or more). I'm thinking about ordering a size 4 to compare, but they fit fine in the legs, so it might make more sense for me to get these tailored if I can.

Thoughts?

I have very large thighs and have a couple pairs of this brand: https://www.amazon.com/Ladies-Viper-Panel-Cycling-Shorts/dp/B00DWX90QW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1496638640&sr=8-7&keywords=tenn+cycling+shorts

I was skeptical because of the price, and that they come from Amazon, but they are very comfortable and work well. I just wore them on a 62 mile ride and didn't have any problems. Some reviews said they ran small (even for cycling shorts) so I ordered a size up and they worked great. I ordered them last year and they are still in really good condition.

You must be me in the dark.

In colder weather (basically 32 and below), I have swapped out my Xinglet for the Proviz nightrider jacket, which is like in-your-face reflective. Doesn't really breathe well though, so only for cold weather.

So I just bought these gloves and I was all excited to wear them and then a few miles in had to take them off because they were killing my hands. I had hot spots on my palms under my thumbs that would have certainly turned to blisters if I had continued. They also hurt the webs of my hands a lot too.

Am I holding the handlebars wrong? Are the gloves the wrong size? Do some people just not do well with gloves?

I think you're a dude, but I'm gonna post this in case any ladies are reading this thread too. I got these last winter and haven't looked back. For the money, they are my single favorite pair of winter tights.

Amazon sells a bike underwear for about $10 that run pretty true to size. It's basically a super cushioned pair of underwear that you wear under your workout clothes. I could only go about 10 minutes on the stationary before my ass was killing me. So far I've gone an hour and a half with it. I could have gone longer, but that was what my training plan called for.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7N8RYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WWoizbJZBY499

I have these gloves They are really good and waterproof. They run a size small. I live in MO. Perfect for temps from 25-40.
If you are wearing cleats I like shoe covers so you do not have to wear crazy socks to kill the cold. I have gone through several pair. I like the bontrager water proof boots. they are light weight and water proof.
Lastly if you do not want boots go to an outdoor store and get fleece shoe liners. That helps a ton and is a cheap fix. Problem is on longer rides they can get sweaty.
To give you an idea I ride about 20 miles each way to work 3 days a week.

Women's PDA Running Gloves M/L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AKE4MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_CfvFub041E4ZE

I use the men's version, but they're good to like 10F for me and if it's colder I put a thin pair of liners in them.

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also r/cyclingfashion

Bought some nice shorts and use them for rides 30 min and longer. TBH, my “sits bones” didn’t hurt after the first few rides. I needed to work on holding my core more securely and taking breaks out of the saddle to make sure I didn’t get sore.

Pearl Izumi

IMO, shaving does help. (To avoid ingrown hairs, shave two days in a row- it really works!) I have trimmed and shaved, and both seem to help. I prefer shaving since it lasts longer and I'm lazy. :)

What size do you wear? I wear a 14 and bought these on Amazon-http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091TFJGQ/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I went with a Large, but they have two larger sizes. They are snug, but not tight and have a drawstring at the waist, which I like. They are light/medium on the amount of padding, but I prefer them to the heavy diaper-feeling chamois I have used before.

Also, I did get some DZ nuts (Lovelybike review here helped me choose that brand and I really do like it a lot.

I hope that helps a bit! What kind of saddle have you got? How much time have you spent on it? Maybe there's something else that can be helpful...