what shirt to wear.

[mix]

Hey

 

So I realize that I post a lot of random, (should already know) topics

But I would appreciate some help with this one, I at the moment ride with

A t-shirt but im getting so damn hot and I know I need to buy a cycling shirt,

Where the hell to start?? What to get how much to spend is it worth the money??

 

Also main reason for wanting to get a shirt is the pockets in the back for spare tubes etc as I don’t have a camel back as of yet, my thoughts are shirt for 400(wtf) or camelbak for a similar price.

 

Thanks in advance

[CAAD4]

Buy Assos. At that price it has to be the best..... Get one in each colour to match your R2400 titanium rotors from CWC.

[Mojoman]

Go and get a First Ascent or Cape Storm or any of the cheaper ones, they DO make a difference when it comes to how long it takes for your sweat to dry. Make sure you get one with a nice long zip down the front as well and some refelctive material if possible on the shirt. They should be from about R300 onwards (check out Sportsman, they seem cheaper than buying from your LBS)

[katz201]

It's the 94.7 Expo in Sandton next week. You should be able to get some bargains there.

 

There are numerous brands out there. Get something that won't destroy your budget. It's money worth spending!

[Slowbee]

what mojo says make sense. The first ascent ones and the cape storm ones are the best.

 

If you belong to a club - ask the guys at the club if you can buy a club one.

[mix]

It's the 94.7 Expo in Sandton next week. You should be able to get some bargains there.

 

There are numerous brands out there. Get something that won't destroy your budget. It's money worth spending!

 

ah yes that makes alot of sense i never even thought about it, tons of bargains ill end up saving so much (and spend more then i would have in the first place)

 

why can they drop there prices so much at an expo??

[Grebel]

Budget clothing at Mr Price Sports. Shirts for about R150! Won't compete with Assos but you might be able to get a Camelbak as well!!

[nuge]

go old-school - the cheapest cycling jersey at my LBS in 1999(!) was a blue, yellow, white, red, striped Alpina jersey which has held up really well and i still use regularly... looks great with my aluminium (gasp!) cannondale!

[HowellingWulf]

Have a look at the Columbia trail running shirts in the Columbia store in Woodmead. They are about R200-R220. The Cape Union Mart Outlet store used to sell some leftover Salomon trail running shirts for less than 200.

[MTB_Roadie]

buy a mr.price shirt for R170....I use own 2 use it for mountainbiking...still lasting

[mix]

columbia sounds like an option but do they have the back pockets??

i have seen the mr price ones and they are great value for money aswell i mean why not? its better then having a htc sponser on your chest when you are walking up a hill

 

are there any other options other then the front zip shirts? i mean can you get just a tshirt style shirt?

[MTB_Roadie]

lol....or if you keep up with the fast guys with their fancy assos clothes....and here am I in my mr.price sport wear...u dont need to spend loads of cash...it has pockets and everything...perfect for training and rides....maybe get a decent event shirt otherwise why not own 3 training shirts rather than only 1 expensive brand

[mix]

makes sense. some things are just way too expensive having said that if i had the cash i would probably spend it.

[CAAD4]

Hey you live in the View. Just pop into Tony's and he'll kit you out...

[mix]

tony's is awesome, and i buy most of my things there, im just nervous that if i go in and ask for a cycling shirt ill end up leaving with the radio shack kit a couple of spare parts a power balance bracelet and an empty bank account.

[CAAD4]

Hey you live in the View....