Bruceste Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Hey everyoneSo without needing to apply for finance, or spend your life savings on purchasing some winter kit - can anyone please give me a heads up on where to go to buy the kit? Anything decent is around 1,5k and for the average Joe Soap, thats quite a hefty price, or am I mistaken?! I Look forward to hearing from you..
Dazshell Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Base layer from MRP Sport - ± R200First Ascent leg warmers - Sportsmans warehouse - ±R400Long-fingered gloves - Anywhere -± R400Wind jacket - First Ascent - ±R600If VERY cold - Booties - ±R450Ear muffs - Anatomic or First Ascent - ±R200 All of this available from CWC Don't get from Chain Reaction, diuties and VAT will kill you on clothing!
Imploder Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 At a min you would need:(I've added sportsmans warehouse links just to give you an idea of price) 1) long tights - 600-7002) long sleeve compression top - 550https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-long-sleeve-thermal-top/3) Ear Muff - 120https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-fleece-ear-muff/ 4) Gloves - 500https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-break-winter-cycling-glove/5) Buff - 120 ?6) Light weight windproof jacket - 850https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-apple-jacket-1/
Dazshell Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 At a min you would need:(I've added sportsmans warehouse links just to give you an idea of price) 1) long tights - 600-7002) long sleeve compression top - 550https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-long-sleeve-thermal-top/3) Ear Muff - 120https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-fleece-ear-muff/ 4) Gloves - 500https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-break-winter-cycling-glove/5) Buff - 120 ?6) Light weight windproof jacket - 850https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-apple-jacket-1/I would lose the long tights and go with leg warmers only. Much cheaper and you can use existing bibs or shorts. A lot of people do not realise just how important it is to keep your knees warm. They are the hardest working joints when cycling and need the protection!
Pure Savage Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Hey everyoneSo without needing to apply for finance, or spend your life savings on purchasing some winter kit - can anyone please give me a heads up on where to go to buy the kit? Anything decent is around 1,5k and for the average Joe Soap, thats quite a hefty price, or am I mistaken?! I Look forward to hearing from you..Ciovita have an awesome 2 in 1 wind/water jammer they just laucnhed for R1100 on special, can pull the arms and shoulders off (Held by magnets) to leave a gillet. Very smart.
Grayskull Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 At a min you would need:(I've added sportsmans warehouse links just to give you an idea of price) 1) long tights - 600-7002) long sleeve compression top - 550https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-long-sleeve-thermal-top/3) Ear Muff - 120https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-fleece-ear-muff/ 4) Gloves - 500https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-break-winter-cycling-glove/5) Buff - 120 ?6) Light weight windproof jacket - 850https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-apple-jacket-1/R620 for Apple Jacket at CWC: http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/first-ascent-apple-rain-jacket Ciovita have an awesome 2 in 1 wind/water jammer they just laucnhed for R1100 on special, can pull the arms and shoulders off (Held by magnets) to leave a gillet. Very smart.Vindex? R999 of their website: https://za.ciovita.com/products/vindex
Mr lee Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I bought this yesterday. Just needed something bright that would stop the wind for early evening/morning rides. https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/second-skin-mens-foul-weather-top I have this in Blue that I bought from sportmans when they were on special a few years ago. Yellow would have been awesome but was not available back then....I am not willing to pay R1300 for it now...even the so called special prices are expensive! https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-magneeto-jacket-1/4996 Best time to buy gear is when they are going "out of season" and not while in it. Stuff is usually 30-50% cheaper in the sales. The only problem being that you will be parting with cash only to use stuff in 6-8 months time!
Mr lee Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I also noticed that Capestorm have buff's which are a little cheaper, maybe not the same material but would do the same job... https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/capestorm-flexi-band/4972 https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/capestorm-polar-flexi-band
Mr lee Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I was looking at a compression top about a month ago and I am sure Mr Price had one for around the R300 mark. Very similar to the First accent one! I use this as the compression tops are not big enough for my large frame and I find it hard to breathe in them...maybe if they made a XXXL It also comes in grey.https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mens-thermal-long-sleeve-top-1 Shop around and you will find clothing that suites your budget...no need to buy the fancy stuff and who cares if you don't look cool....you need to stay warm
Pure Savage Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 R620 for Apple Jacket at CWC: http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/first-ascent-apple-rain-jacket Vindex? R999 of their website: https://za.ciovita.com/products/vindexEven better deal then!
Pure Savage Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 If any body wants a buff you can come pick up a DC branded one, have about 30 of them. Dont know what to do with them
Mamil Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 In summer I always wear my stay wider of the rider bright yellow PPA top - mainly because I (perhaps superstitiously) believe that the campaign has some imprint on a driver's consciousness that will make them more likely to "stay wider" of me. As it's got colder I've used an enjoyfitness.co.za under layer with that that which has been good and a pair of fleecy armwarmers but if it get's to 7 degrees or lower this isn't going to be enough. I have a first ascent windproof rain jacket, bright yellow with detachable arms which I might start using but if PPA had a nice fleecy top branded with the campaign I would certainly splash out on that.
Kylie Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Even better deal then! R620 for Apple Jacket at CWC: http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/first-ascent-apple-rain-jacket Vindex? R999 of their website: https://za.ciovita.com/products/vindex I've got the ladies version of the Vindex- it's very useful. Breathes well, and a nice fitted cut for road riding
alleyne Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Some good suggestions, I would absolutely add leg warmers, they are much more versatile than long bibs or tights. There is no way I could ride without mine now in winter.
DrRichard Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 another question to the thread: long sleeve top or short with sleeves? I never seem to be warm enough with short sleeve and arms - then too hot with windproof gilet especially when mountain biking! Enjoy and first ascent have long sleeve the look a bit warmer over the chest the a normal short sleeve?
Sarge Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Hi Grayskull, Thanks. I have been looking for an Apple Jacket for some time now, I was wondering who were selling them. I want one because of the size of the thing when its in the bag. Regards Sarge
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