Where do you buy your bike kit

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 10 Feb 2017 at 13:14

As the title says.

Sorry for the much spam, but since as I'm about 4 - 5 months off getting my licence and new bike I'm going to try and catch a bargain in the mean time.

I'm sure theres website out there which offer great prices.

I'm going to be riding to and from work, I have to wear shirt, tie and trousers so I'm going to need something to put over all of that... But I also want most importantly for safety. Can anybody suggest anything?

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 10 Feb 2017 at 13:26

Cheers.

Problem is there are no changing facilities in work. So my only option is to put my trousers and shirt on. Pop my shoes in my bag and put cloths on over the top.

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 10 Feb 2017 at 13:27

This shop any good?

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 10 Feb 2017 at 13:30

misterjingo;30490455 said:
I just change at my desk. We recently had a new girl start, and she hasn't complained yet...

Haha.... Problem one woman who sits opposite is a stereo typical lesbian and the other is a 60 year old widower!

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 10 Feb 2017 at 13:57

tom_e;30490480 said:
No toilet at work? That's where I change, no way would I want to be wearing my shirt and trousers under my kit especially in the summer.

Could I not wear my trousers and shirt under my 1 piece leather, then simply take it off and back on again when I go home?

Think I'm going to get a one piece.... Rather than 2 separate things. To look cool on my street bike intend on wearing a hoodie and jeans over the top (when its not boiling hot). haha.

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 10 Feb 2017 at 15:19

tom_e;30490610 said:
You can wear your office stuff under your bike gear if you wish and a few here do but like I said personally I wouldn't want to as even the best vented kit is still rather warm once the weather gets good especially if you're not just hooning down open roads.

I also wouldn't recommend a 1 piece if you're looking at leathers, 2 piece is much more versatile and easier to live with day to day.

My commuting kit of choice is kevlar jeans, leather/textile/mesh jacket depending on the weather. I've got full 2 piece leathers if I know I'm just going to be out on the bike for the sake of being out on the bike as they're not the most pleasant things to be walking around in if you're stopping off somewhere.

Basically at some point you'll realise that the amount of bike gear you own will need it's own wardrobe or storage area because there's always something else that'll be better suited and more comfortable for certain conditions that what you currently own, or that's how you'll justify shiny new stuff anyway

That's great info thanks!!