(Part 2) Best sports & outdoors clothing according to redditors

camelbak cleaning tablets

front fork transportation mount

I guess Raleigh bikes qualify

giro infant bike helmet

compression cycling shorts

CO2 inflator

gonex cross country helmet

pandoom cycling jersey

camelbak MULE

camelbak bottle

baleaf chamois undershorts

camelbak minimal kids hydration pack

camelbak women LUXE backpack

BV small saddle bag

camelbak rain cover

Hollywood bike rack for sedan

saris super bones bike rack

Some of these aren't amazing, and some might expire by the time you get to them, but this is mostly everything mountain biking related. Good luck, all!

People react to the cold differently, so what works for me might not work for you. This is what I wear through the winter in New England:

Brisk (55F to 40F):

• Bike jersey & shorts
  
• Wool sweater
  
• Wool socks
  
• Full fingered cycling gloves
  
  
  Chilly (39F to 32F):
  
  Same as the above, plus:
  
  
• Lightweight wind vest / jacket (such as https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Elite-Barrier-Jacket/dp/B003BLOU5G)
  
• Wool / insulated cycling cap
  
• Shoe covers
  
• Over shorts
  
• Sunglasses / clear glasses
  
  Cold (31F to 15F):
  
  Same as the above, plus:
  
  
• Insulated base layer
  
• Winterized cycling shoes instead of regular cycling shoes
  
• Soft-shell pants / thermal leggings instead of over shorts
  
• Ski gloves instead of cycling gloves
  
  Why am I out here (Under 15F):
  
  Same as the above, plus:
  
  
• Hardshell jacket instead of wind jacket
  
• Lightly tinted ski goggles instead of sunglasses
  
• Wool neck gaiter
  
  The trick is to master the layering, and generate enough body heat to keep yourself comfortable while moving.

If it was advertised as a liner it's meant to go under other clothing. They're often a (see-through) mesh material and/or have a branded underwear like band around the top. The seems usually aren't meant to be seen.

Liner vs shorts. The liner model had to tape up his crotch because the mesh is too transparent to hide his junk.

Can you link what you purchased?

• Gloves.
  
• Shoe Covers.
  
• Balaclava.
  
• Snow Tires. (Only good with disc brakes)
  
  This is just a start, but these are some things I've used and things I've seen. Those gloves are impregnable to wind, and are incredibly warm in sub-freezing temps.

I was about your size when I started seriously riding several years ago.

Bike shorts make a big difference. I hate regular bike shorts, tho, so I've been wearing something like this for the last several years.

I've come to love bike jerseys just for the back pockets.

If you wear t shirts during the summer you can buy these sleeves that block UV rays and they don't get hot. Also of course hats and if you're real Asian umbrellas as well. I've seen pale ass Asian women wear UV blocking jackets at baseball games.

EDIT: example here: Tough Outdoors UV Protection Cooling Arm Sleeves, UPF 50 Long Sun Sleeves for Men and Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TWJ7LL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9UDYDb4Q05ZRY

Big guy here: used to wear 44 jeans and could fit these Zoic Shorts in 3XL - the padded liner is removable and you can actually pass them as plain shorts. You can also get just the padded undershorts from another brand. By extension, if you're smaller, you can just get the next size down.

I'm down to a 40 now and the shorts still fit because of a velcro strap on each side that cinches the shorts smaller. Nice breeze when wearing them. Just make sure you get a cycling jersey - the longer back keeps you from having "plumber butt" as /u/letseatpaste so eloquently put it :).

I usually reccomend something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TWJ7LL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uDFUCb3FY0WSH

You can say you have eczema. Some good excuses: "I have eczema and I have to slather on medicine, the sleeves help from getting it everywhere, and keeping it on my arms" "my eczema gets really bad and the sleeves are to help the skin shedding and wanting to scratch" stuff like that. You can make up excuses that fit your job, like I'd you work in food you don't want to appear unhygienic to people who don't know what eczema looks like or that you don't want to shed skin particles everywhere. Hope that helps some.

Here is my list I made for another post. It works from 60 to -10 or so.

Here are my recommendations for surviving a Boston winter:

Bibs, Base Layer, Leg Warmers, Arm Warmers, Thermal Jersey, Jacket, Helmet Cover, Toe Cover, Shoe Cover, Gloves, Balaclava & Socks.

This is almost exclusively Pearl Izumi because it fits me, I can get a good deal on most of it if I wait to buy and the quality is amazing. It is not cheap but I rode almost every week outdoors last year during one of the worst winters we have had in a long time.

Also, do yourself a favor and get a rear fender and wet chain lube. Also staying hydrated is very important as anyone would tell you but it is hard to drink cold water when it is cold so I find this stuff from Skratch Labs really helps. Be prepared to a lot more drive train maintenance due to the salt and sand you will get in your chain and cassette.

Let me know what you have questions on and I will be happy to report back. I don't use all of this on every ride, it is weather dependent but in the middle of winter, I certainly like being able to bundle up and then remove a layer or unzip when needed. It makes riding fun when the thermometer dips below 15°F.

I got a second pair off of Amazon for $33. They're every bit as comfortable as the $75 ZOIC ones I also have from my LBS

Edit: link ARSUXEO Outdoor Sports MTB Cycling Shorts Breathable Blue Size Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072555CK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uAY5AbM215ET8

I have UV sleeves that I got on amazon. They’re usually about $8 or $9 and they go all the way up to my shoulders. Just looks like you’re wearing a tight undershirt.

A pair of lobster gloves work great. They may be goofy looking, but they give you nice control and warmth at the same time.

Good luck, and keep on ridin'!

Get bib shorts 100000%. You won't regret it.

Get something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Quest-Short-Medium/dp/B008BZPVCI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468804230&sr=8-1&keywords=cycling+bib+short

370 lbs > 185 lbs here

Wheels are going to be the weak point. Personally I started on an inexpensive MTB for the stronger wheels/frame and then bought a new road bike as a reward for getting/keeping the weight off.

The bike fit is going to be the most important part of selection, you can always replace stuff as it fails, but a bad fit you'll be stuck with and it can make for a bad experience.

On the clothing side get something with a chamois in them, if you're anti spandex or self conscious you can get something like these liners and wear normal shorts over them.

In that case, padded mountain bike shorts with cargo pockets like these might be a good suggestion. Most of the time you can't tell the difference between them and regular shorts.

I really like to wear these cycling undershorts: http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Liner-Short-Black/dp/B004ELBQUY

And then wear a pair of long running shorts over them; something like these: http://coolspotters.com/clothing/nike-9-inch-stretch-woven-mens-running-shorts

I wear these:

HOPESHINE Arm Cooling Sleeves UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves for Cycling, Driving, Outdoor Sports, Golf, Basketball Sleeves for Men&Women to Cover Arms (3-Pairs Black+ Grey+ Dark Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3L4JFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KoLTBbJZ87HXG

Gotta work on that butt callous :)

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What clothes are you wearing when you ride? You dont have to be in full spandex but, it might help to get a liner like this that you can wear under whatever your outer layer is.

Short Liners

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I went through the same thing the first time I got on a mountain bike. Midway through the ride we stopped for a drink, I almost couldnt get back on the bike. It'll pass.

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Regardless, good job on getting back in the saddle!

You can buy the liners themselves online and they are like $30. Worth it.

The chamois really isn't there for padding (although it can help) -- it's there to absorb the sweat of your nether regions, which is something that pure spandex can't do.

These are really nice and plenty warm at freezing temps (down to the teens) with bib shorts under them: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADHU3ZC/

I consider padded shorts (we call em crash pads but I guess all pads are crash pads...) a must. After falling on my right hip a few times practicing parallel slides... A nasty bone-bruised hip is gonna cause you pain for a good long while.

I currently use these g-form pads, but I've also used standard football hip pad compression shorts that you can get at any sporting goods store. The football pads come with thigh pads as well, so they're a tad bulkier but if you want you can always cut them off.

I bought a pair of these for < $20. They were my first pair, so I have nothing to compare them to. I've been slowly ramping up my rides to regularly go 25+ miles, and these do take the edge off. I still get extreme pain if I ride two days in a row, but for $12, I feel like I got my money's worth.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CWVPDKM

If anyone is interested. I use these that I found on Amazon. They work great. I only buy them in white as they tend to be a bit cooler than other colors and also match with any outfit that I'm wearing. https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Cooling-Arm-Sleeves-Activities/dp/B073TW7CR1/ref=pd_bap_rp_2/141-5968752-5556816?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073TW7CR1&pd_rd_r=2679b68e-c102-4cab-a408-86d22f86398e&pd_rd_w=VcvhP&pd_rd_wg=M94Fz&pf_rd_p=3dad8606-079a-4e44-a2b6-9e295e1b470c&pf_rd_r=R3624DPQV1KXYKFN25AP&psc=1&refRID=R3624DPQV1KXYKFN25AP

Padded shorts or compression type stuff helps, as does a good seat.

undershorts

Loose fit bike shorts with pads built in

I use something very similar I think, these ones, I got them of a lightning deal for $32 CAD too. So good that I actually bought another pair. I would size one up though, cause they're asian sized. They fit me perfect (5'10", L), without any bulk so it doesn't flap in the wind, and the inner lining allows me to use it by itself all the way down to -4C (25F), and I have a 75min commute too.

I've ridden it through a few downpours, but I should add this caveat. I believe there's one small section (front of the shin I think) that is not as waterproof as the other parts. They've held up quick nicely otherwise and have become my goto pants for the winter.

The problem is that most alternatives either won't provide a barrier to the wind or don't breathe at all. Either is a significant problem when cycling. There's also a few other features that are nice (cut so they don't bunch up much behind the knees and don't slide down the leg).

I use Pearl Izumi leg warmers which are a relatively inexpensive $45.

If that's outside your budget, look into running gear. It either needs to be tight-fitting (to keep it out of the chainrings) or you could use a strap around your ankle.

Why they made these, of course you'll have to deal with the heat.

https://www.amazon.com/G-Form-Pro-X-Padded-Compression-Shorts/dp/B076HNB8W7/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_468_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=P55BZ26T31PCJQGK6DE4

Personally, I do not like shorts. I bought this set of bibs off Amazon and I am a huge fan. Never going back to shorts. Everything stays where it's supposed to. And they're only $19.99!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VWB3F7M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007FWD0CG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1382405330&sr=1-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Maybe something like this will work for you.

Oh, and for gloves, I have always preferred lobster style, like these, though I do not know if those particular ones are good.

depending on how combat intense/sweaty you are going to be is what I would probably build around. I really hate bodypaint so for me it would be all about minimizing having it.

https://www.amazon.com/Aegend-Sleeves-Cooling-Women-1-Assorted/dp/B07C9ZLT23/ref=pd_sbs_200_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07C9ZLT23&pd_rd_r=TM3P3HGZ5CKRHJGWYXJ5&pd_rd_w=f8Uoq&pd_rd_wg=0v9DO&refRID=TM3P3HGZ5CKRHJGWYXJ5

I would probably get arm/leg covers like this and either paint or attach wires/lights/whatever.

If you are going full robot something like a airsoft mask with some googles would probably be a good base to start, you could even stick a voice changer or a led light that lights up when you talk.

https://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Airsoft-Steel-Lower-Black/dp/B078MNDY84/ref=sr_1_23?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1525959614&sr=1-23&keywords=airsoft+helmet

Here is the mobile version of your link

Wear liner shorts under your other athletic shorts. They have the same chamois padding for your taint as the lycra shorts.

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Liner-Shorts-Medium/dp/B0091ISOBE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367960587&sr=8-2&keywords=pearl+izumi+liner+shorts

$40. You can certainly afford that.

I'm personally a huge fan of Pearl Izumi and have been for quite some time. I've been riding with these jackets for 3 years now and I've never felt let down.

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Elite-Barrier-Jacket/dp/B003BLOU5G
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Thermal-Barrier-Jacket/dp/B003BLOTK2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_a_2

I think they usually run $30 - $40 USD. Amazon has some sizes as low as $26 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091ISOBE/

What helped me a lot were these mountain biking shorts. Read the reviews, I ordered one size larger than would be suggested from the sizing and I'm glad I did.

And if you have unpadded bike shorts, you can get something like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ELBQUY

Honestly, the cheap Chinese options for shorts...

https://www.amazon.com/ARSUXEO-Outdoor-Sports-Cycling-Breathable/dp/B072555CK2/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=mountain+bike+shorts&qid=1558154748&s=gateway&sprefix=mountain+bike+&sr=8-8

And liners...
https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Padded-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00O0F3BIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=mountain+bike+padded+under+shorts&qid=1558154920&s=gateway&sprefix=mountain+bike+padded+&sr=8-9

...fox gloves


...and 5 10 shoes

You’ll be good to go!

Newbie road cyclist riding a Giant Defy 5 with stock everything, and I'm dealing with saddle pain. I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Quest bibs (http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Quest-Short-Medium/dp/B008BZPVCI), and while they're an improvement over non-padded shorts, I feel like they (forgive my indelicacy) somehow shift things around so that I'm putting more pressure right on the crotch/perineum instead of on the sit bones. The experience varies - a couple days ago I did 20 miles with no pain, and today I started having pain within about 8 miles. I'm not sure if this has to do with my posture, the fit, the saddle, the shorts being cheap or the shorts just not fitting me well. Any advice?

HOPESHINE Arm Cooling Sleeves UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves for Cycling, Driving, Outdoor Sports, Golf, Basketball Sleeves for Men&Women to Cover Arms (3-Pairs Black+ Grey+ Dark Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3L4JFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j-TzDbYYDMW0C

I am looking for advice on a good pair of shorts or liners on a budget. I'm new to long-distance cycling (but not cycling in general), and am training for a century. Trips over 30 miles can get a bit... uncomfortable for me. I already have a great seat (Serfas Hybrid RX). I have searched other similar posts here, and it seems like Pearl Izumi is the general consensus for best brand with lower price options, but I am a bit worried about the leg fit. I have about a 35" waist and 24" thighs, and I read that the Izumis can be a bit tight in the thigh. Is that the case? I was also looking at Zoics, how are they for a fit for a guy with wide hips and thighs? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Try a set of $40 Pearl Izumi Mountain Liner padded bib shorts. These are cheap and very decent. Wear them under your normal shorts as underwear. https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Mens-Liner-Shorts/dp/B00ACH3SOQ

These shorts should come with a set and are nice shorts. https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Canyon-Shorts-Black/dp/B01015X5FU/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1475079416&sr=1-6&keywords=pearl%2Bizumi%2Bliner%2Bshorts&th=1&psc=1

Well you should order from Amazon to stay in that price range. Check these shorts out 1 or 2. I really recommned full bibs though because the shorts tend to move around, but I really don't know your preference with that. With that being said, if you live close enough to one of those bike shops just go in so you can try a pair on to know your size so you don't have to order multiple pairs online.

You're identical to my size.

Don't do shorts, do bibs. The shorts cut into your waist and get uncomfortable.

I have a bunch of Performance Elite bibs, good value, comfortable, and you don't have to baby them in the washer/dryer. I usually wear a medium.

If you're looking for something less expensive, these Arsuxeo bibs do the trick, and the price is right I have 2 pairs of those. Can recommend them!

Like I said I know very little lol! Here's what I found:

There are sleeves that are both made for athletes and made for simply covering tattoos! If you are mainly concerned with it being breathable Google search "breathable athletic sleeve" - there are a lot from Dick's for instance that seem really breathable for a decent price.

There are actually places that make sleeves designed to cover tattoos as well. Tatjacket has a ton of different options, Tat2x has a bunch of colors available, and even Walmart has some! Google "Tattoo coverup sleeve" if you want more options. Saw a ton on amazon too!

Hopefully this helps a little!

Edit: Here's an example I found on Amazon!

I have a cycling vest that the sleeves can snap off of that I use when running in the dark. I don't see anything quite the same on amazon but this would probably work (I'm not sure why it says "mens"?)

https://www.amazon.com/Bpbtti-Hi-Viz-Safety-Running-Cycling/dp/B01LPU0V8E/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1478635660&sr=8-10&keywords=women%27s+reflective+cycling+vest

Sorry. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/aegend-Winter-Cycling-Gloves-Women/dp/B07YTRGN41/

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On the really cold and windy days, I wear a pair of these over top of my thermal winter bibtights. I've been doing hour long commutes with them in temps as low as 8F with some pretty gnarly winds without issue. They have been great on longer, multi hour, weekend rides too.

They are absolutely amazing at blocking the cold wind without causing me to overheat. I highly recommend them.