Budget Trail Riding Gear

[DR ◣◢]

I also have a 6 year old dakine pant that refuses to die. It was plum, now it's just faded purple, and I stiched up a hole in the pockets, but its length is lekker and I'm not aware of it when riding, so it will be ridden in for a while still. I should get another one.

My black ones are still black but olive green ones look like swamp moss now.

 

The liners that came with them didn’t really do that well. The mesh is full of holes now but the padding is still ok for short rides.

[Pieter1]

One day only has some stuff on sale today.

[Hairy]

My black ones are still black but olive green ones look like swamp moss now.

 

The liners that came with them didn’t really do that well. The mesh is full of holes now but the padding is still ok for short rides.

I have mesh liners that came on another brands shorts (For the life of me I can not recall the name) ... but the mesh is always a little "rough in places" 

[Hairy]

I bought my Fox shorts at Sportsmans on sale at R400 I think a pair.

[Hairy]

These are currently on sale

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/sports/individual-sports/cycling/apparel/men/bottoms/capestorm-men-s-radical-mountain-bike-shorts-c1095890?___store=swh&nosto=nosto-page-category2

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/capestorm-men-s-radical-mountain-bike-shorts-c1095890

Edited August 28, 2020 by Hairy

[Pieter1]

My Endura shorts are still looking brand new after 4 years. The inner short and pad are also still in good condition.

If I was in your shoes I’d splurge on shorts.

[Jewbacca]

I just bought another pair of the Enjoy Reptilia for R600 bucks. 

 

Thank you to whoever mentioned they were on special!!

 

I love my current pair but being stingy won't spend 1000zar on shorts. 

 

The Vye Baggies are also really really good at R750. Worth a gander but that is pushing the upper limits of what I can imagine spending on a short pant

[MORNE]

These are currently on sale

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/sports/individual-sports/cycling/apparel/men/bottoms/capestorm-men-s-radical-mountain-bike-shorts-c1095890?___store=swh&nosto=nosto-page-category2

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/capestorm-men-s-radical-mountain-bike-shorts-c1095890

 

unrelated to the thread i guess but these below are a total steal at that price.  i have one (paid full price for it - FML) and went to get the wife one last weekend at the special price. 

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/first-ascent-diverge-unisex-waterproof-cycling-jacket-c1122585

Edited August 28, 2020 by morneS555

[PhilipV]

My black ones are still black but olive green ones look like swamp moss now.

 

The liners that came with them didn’t really do that well. The mesh is full of holes now but the padding is still ok for short rides.

I have mesh liners that came on another brands shorts (For the life of me I can not recall the name) ... but the mesh is always a little "rough in places"

I'm a bib guy. Those mesh liners get tossed immediately.

But for short rides (<90mins) I'll sommer ride in my seamless underpants.

[TyronLab]

Popped by Cyclelab and Sportsman's Warehouse and ended up with:

 

Fox Ranger Lite short for R799 https://www.cyclelab.com/product/fox-men-s-black-ranger-lite-baggy-shorts

 

Capestorm Switchback Tee - R249 from Sportsman's Warehouse https://www.cyclelab.com/product/capestorm-men-s-black-switchback-tee

 

Scott Traction glove - R379 from Cyclelab (slightly different print to this, mostly black) https://www.cyclelab.com/product/glove-lf-scott-traction-grn-orng-f

 

Had a short ride with the new threads yesterday and I'm super happy. T-shirt is well fitted, feels like a quality piece of kit and has a handly little storage pouch on the side. Very well ventilated. Waistband is slightly elasticated which stops the shirt from riding up. Seeing as I would have spent R200 for any t-shirt I'm stoked that I got a cycling-specific, black, well-fitted shirt for that money.

 

I had wanted to get the normal Ranger short, not the lite, but they only had light grey and blue in stock. The Lite still feels plenty durable, nice and stretchy, and the inner kicks ass. Didn't have any issues with the shorts riding down or catching on the saddle and the fit is perfect. Very happy with this as it was the short I originally wanted.

 

I had wanted a pair of Ranger gloves as my previous set has served me really well, but they only had up to M in stock and I'm a ham-fisted orangutan. I even looked at the female-specific ones but even they didn't have my size (I'd totes rock that purple). Ended up with the Scott glove which looks great and feels decent, if very lightweight. Miss the suede snot-wiper (or, according to them, "glass-wiper")  and the suede portion in the thumb-to-hand-join area from my ranger gloves. Scotts should work well in summer though as they're super breezy, great if you want to feel like you're riding gloveless. Final verdict TBD.

 

Overall with my 20% Vitality discount at Sportsman's, the Tour sale at Cyclelab and using my R75 MyCycleLife voucher I ended up shelling out R1303 for shorts, shirt and gloves which I think is fair. Lets see how they hold up after my first tumble!

 

Thanks for all the inputs broheems.

[Darko]

Capestorm Switchback Tee - R249 from Sportsman's Warehouse https://www.cyclelab.com/product/capestorm-men-s-black-switchback-tee

 

 

I have this Tee. Got it about a year ago. It's comfy and airy. 

[Hairy]

Popped by Cyclelab and Sportsman's Warehouse and ended up with:

 

Fox Ranger Lite short for R799 https://www.cyclelab.com/product/fox-men-s-black-ranger-lite-baggy-shorts

 

Capestorm Switchback Tee - R249 from Sportsman's Warehouse https://www.cyclelab.com/product/capestorm-men-s-black-switchback-tee

 

Scott Traction glove - R379 from Cyclelab (slightly different print to this, mostly black) https://www.cyclelab.com/product/glove-lf-scott-traction-grn-orng-f

 

Had a short ride with the new threads yesterday and I'm super happy. T-shirt is well fitted, feels like a quality piece of kit and has a handly little storage pouch on the side. Very well ventilated. Waistband is slightly elasticated which stops the shirt from riding up. Seeing as I would have spent R200 for any t-shirt I'm stoked that I got a cycling-specific, black, well-fitted shirt for that money.

 

I had wanted to get the normal Ranger short, not the lite, but they only had light grey and blue in stock. The Lite still feels plenty durable, nice and stretchy, and the inner kicks ass. Didn't have any issues with the shorts riding down or catching on the saddle and the fit is perfect. Very happy with this as it was the short I originally wanted.

 

I had wanted a pair of Ranger gloves as my previous set has served me really well, but they only had up to M in stock and I'm a ham-fisted orangutan. I even looked at the female-specific ones but even they didn't have my size (I'd totes rock that purple). Ended up with the Scott glove which looks great and feels decent, if very lightweight. Miss the suede snot-wiper (or, according to them, "glass-wiper")  and the suede portion in the thumb-to-hand-join area from my ranger gloves. Scotts should work well in summer though as they're super breezy, great if you want to feel like you're riding gloveless. Final verdict TBD.

 

Overall with my 20% Vitality discount at Sportsman's, the Tour sale at Cyclelab and using my R75 MyCycleLife voucher I ended up shelling out R1303 for shorts, shirt and gloves which I think is fair. Lets see how they hold up after my first tumble!

 

Thanks for all the inputs broheems.

Next time you are shopping for gloves, also take a look at the motorcycle stores that sell Motocross style gloves.

 

They are usually very comfy and great value for money

[TyronLab]

Thanks for the tip, will do. I have noticed though, looking from the outside in, that moto guys evidently love looking like sweets store adverts. The general design language is LUMO TEXT SHAPE AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHH. 

[MajG]

Popped by Cyclelab and Sportsman's Warehouse and ended up with:

 

Fox Ranger Lite short for R799 https://www.cyclelab.com/product/fox-men-s-black-ranger-lite-baggy-shorts

 

Capestorm Switchback Tee - R249 from Sportsman's Warehouse https://www.cyclelab.com/product/capestorm-men-s-black-switchback-tee

 

Scott Traction glove - R379 from Cyclelab (slightly different print to this, mostly black) https://www.cyclelab.com/product/glove-lf-scott-traction-grn-orng-f

 

Had a short ride with the new threads yesterday and I'm super happy. T-shirt is well fitted, feels like a quality piece of kit and has a handly little storage pouch on the side. Very well ventilated. Waistband is slightly elasticated which stops the shirt from riding up. Seeing as I would have spent R200 for any t-shirt I'm stoked that I got a cycling-specific, black, well-fitted shirt for that money.

 

I had wanted to get the normal Ranger short, not the lite, but they only had light grey and blue in stock. The Lite still feels plenty durable, nice and stretchy, and the inner kicks ass. Didn't have any issues with the shorts riding down or catching on the saddle and the fit is perfect. Very happy with this as it was the short I originally wanted.

 

I had wanted a pair of Ranger gloves as my previous set has served me really well, but they only had up to M in stock and I'm a ham-fisted orangutan. I even looked at the female-specific ones but even they didn't have my size (I'd totes rock that purple). Ended up with the Scott glove which looks great and feels decent, if very lightweight. Miss the suede snot-wiper (or, according to them, "glass-wiper")  and the suede portion in the thumb-to-hand-join area from my ranger gloves. Scotts should work well in summer though as they're super breezy, great if you want to feel like you're riding gloveless. Final verdict TBD.

 

Overall with my 20% Vitality discount at Sportsman's, the Tour sale at Cyclelab and using my R75 MyCycleLife voucher I ended up shelling out R1303 for shorts, shirt and gloves which I think is fair. Lets see how they hold up after my first tumble!

 

Thanks for all the inputs broheems.

 

 

Was this instore special only? as website price at R1199

[DR ◣◢]

And more importantly, is the sale still on?

[TyronLab]

Dunno, it had the same little Tour sale board as all of the other Tour sale items. This was in the Boksburg store yesterday though btw. The cashier did call one of the sales guys over and mumbled something, but the board was pretty clear that these shorts were on sale.