Best Budget Cycling Wear

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by chrismoustache

Aero Tech Designs produces some affordable, basic pieces.

A good chunk of it is made in the US as well, if that's a consideration.

+1 on ATD...love their Pro shorts, only $39.

hella bargain.

[wc1934]

Originally Posted by Lewis Moon

+1 I regularly troll ebay for large, race fit Voler jerseys. How are their bibs?

For me the Voler bibs are a crapshoot depending upon the model. First pair was pretty good - nicely made for the price. Second pair is pretty bad - the chamois is like a piece of cardboard - stiff and uncomfortable - used twice - hoping they would soften and conform/contour but no luck -waste of money but was really my fault as I purchased them online - couldnt try them on - big mistake.

[djg21]

Originally Posted by Lewis Moon

+1 I regularly troll ebay for large, race fit Voler jerseys. How are their bibs?

I think the bibs are great. I get the good black label bibs when they are on sale, and I have a couple pair that are years old and still in decent shape. I like the compression fabric.

[Cicli]

Kucharik stuff is very nice as well. For the afordable. I have a pair of their 8 panel bibs with leather chamois and love them.

[azrider]

Originally Posted by chrismoustache

Aero Tech Designs produces some affordable, basic pieces.

A good chunk of it is made in the US as well, if that's a consideration.

Originally Posted by Seramount

+1 on ATD...love their Pro shorts, only $39.

hella bargain.

Wow....thanks for the heads up. I had never even heard of these guys but am now considering some of their commuter shorts. Thanks for sharing!

[shovelhd]

Originally Posted by Dirtdiggler

Take a look at Target's C9 baselayers that include their merino blend.

I haven't tried the wool blend, just the standard wicking synthetic. They are my go-to choice, under $10. It's a base layer. I see no need to spend $30+ for Craft and the like.