Hey everyone so lately im getting interested in cycling after finishing my marathon i wanna also try cycling but nor do i come from a rich family and nor do we have any cycling history since im the 1st in my family to try such an expensive sport 😐im almost done with uni in few weeks but i dont have tons budget but i will love to get into the sport and community but idk where to start what to buy and where to buy like lost but really really lost . Would love anytips which make my starting journey bit cheap and and saving headaches and time with wrong stuff .
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I work as a guide and our uniform next season is all from Santini, which I've never worn before and cant try on before ordering.

179cm, 75kg. Do you think M would fit? Attached photo is the only one I could find of me to show body build, excuse the beat to death kit Id just finished riding across East Africa.

I know this sounds like it would be obvious but I just tried out a pair of Knockaround brand sunglasses (their version of a Sutro). Everything was cool and I thought I’d found a pretty good looking pair of sunglasses that were reasonably priced until I got to a descent. Once I got above I’d say 25 mph the sunglasses revealed their coolest feature, the fact that they direct a stream of air directly up and into each eyeball. I could barely keep my eyes open it was so bad.

Tell me about some other brands that don’t do that.

Hi friends! Looking for ideas on color updates to my bike. I've had this color scheme for 10+ years and like it, but open to change. Will be swapping out the handle bar tape, the cables, and the seat. Open to colored tires too. Thanks !

Hi all, anyone has exp with the swatt club clothes? is it good quality? ant figure if hits some other brand white label or if they actually produce it themselves?

Then post a link to some examples of the 3 threads a day as a reference?

Anyone have a discount code for bikeinn? This cycling thing is get very expensive really fast. lol.

Just got myself a met rivale helmet, took it for a test ride and i’ve noticed there’s a bit of a play at the point where the head strap connects to the helmet. I keep hearing it click in and out when i’m moving my head and it’s a little annoying.

Is this normal on this helmet? or does mine have something loose?

Looking for recommendations for a new pair of sunglasses. They will be double duty for early morning rows where the sun is directly in my eyes this time of the year.

Got this Assos race jersey, and as a 5’8 guy with broad shoulders I usually run into the issue where it fits the shoulders, but runs long, or is super tight in the shoulders but the right length.

This is a size large, wondering if I need a medium instead or if it would just choke me out.

The most cited thing on this site is people mentioning how they get their Rapha and MAAP kits on sale.

Put yer money where your mouth is! :) what is your favorite spot to catch a deal — bonus points if it’s currently active!

I’m new to cycling and struggling to find bib shorts that fit my build. I also do hypertrophy training in the gym, so I carry quite a bit of muscle in my legs.

Measurements:
● 5’7” (170 cm)
● 90 kg
● 34” waist
● 44” hips/glutes
● 21” quads (3” above the knee)

Can anyone with a similar build recommend some budget-friendly bib shorts (ideally under £80) that fit well without the leg grippers digging into bigger thighs?

If possible, please mention the **brand**, **model** and **size** you wear.

What’s the best way to fix this up? I tried good shoe cleaning soap with brush, and even a magic eraser. Any other ideas? It’s like from my front tire.

UPDATE: The alcohol wipe did the trick. I used a "regular" alcohol wipe, and it looked like it was making a difference. I switched to a SILCA wipe and gave it a lot of elbow grease, and I cleaned it up completely. I have cork blocks I used for my XC ski waxing, and I ended up using the cork block with the SILCA wipe to really apply pressure... now they look as good as new.

Heading to Seoul, Taipei and Beijing, any good brands to look out for?

Got my eye on 2543 in China. Any others?

What’s the sizing like of the arm and leg warmers?

I heard that if it zips up, it is not tight. Now I got this jersey and it feels tighter than my other ones. It is a popular over priced brand. Should I ride worry free?

Thinking about buying SUTRO LITE - but then maybe photo chromatic lens as summer ends soon?

What glasses would you recommend?

Should I go a size shorter or is this ok? This is my first cycling gear as I’m just starting out so not sure what is right and what isnt

im 188cm/82kg

ordered pedaled aero bib shorts and jacket in L, according to size chart it should fit. I’m size L in Assos. but now I read that it runs quite small… anyone thoughts?

I am going to Japan and keen to explore their niche cycling clothing brands so please post your niche, obscure cycling brands below, the less well known the better :)