mountain biking apparel

[frankierx]

I am in the need for some cheap moisture wicking apparel for mountain biking. I can only think of searching through sports authority. I need t-shirts, pants, underwear, and shoes for a 5 day trip.

 

[joecool]

go naked - air wicks moisture away nicely!

 

[newbiepcuser]

If you live near a SuperGo, they always have mtn bike apparel pretty cheap.

 

[rgwalt]

Look for Under Armor Heat Gear. Not that cheap, but definitely worth the money.

Ryan

 

[Gravity]

Originally posted by: joecool
go naked - air wicks moisture away nicely!

The idea appeals to me greatly but I instantly think of the thorns and reach for my pants and long sleeved shirt. I ride in a game preserve in LA where there are no mountains, just mud, trees and thorns. Oh yea, snakes too.

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: Gravity

Originally posted by: joecool
go naked - air wicks moisture away nicely!

The idea appeals to me greatly but I instantly think of the thorns and reach for my pants and long sleeved shirt. I ride in a game preserve in LA where there are no mountains, just mud, trees and thorns. Oh yea, snakes too.

in which case do you think i should buy long pants and long sleeved shirts?

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: rgwalt
Look for Under Armor Heat Gear. Not that cheap, but definitely worth the money.

Ryan

Sports Authority sells Under armor, as well as Nike compression, coolmax, head, adidas, and probably more wicking apparel. Last time I was there, they had Under Armor on sale and head/coolmax stuff on sale and clearanced.

 

[Triumph]

polyester is very superior to cotton in terms of moisture wicking and drying time. just go out somewhere and buy a polyester shirt or jersey - no need to spend 50 bucks on the glorified polyesters (Underarmor). just stay away from cotton as a general rule. one problem with polyester is that it tends to stink pretty easily, but really who gives a crap if you're on a 5 day trail ride?

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: Gravity

Originally posted by: joecool
go naked - air wicks moisture away nicely!

The idea appeals to me greatly but I instantly think of the thorns and reach for my pants and long sleeved shirt. I ride in a game preserve in LA where there are no mountains, just mud, trees and thorns. Oh yea, snakes too.

Reminds me of Queens' old double-single 'Fat Bottom Girls' and 'Bicycle race'

 

[Anubis]

look online at

pricepoint
preformancebike
supergo

i just erar a T-Shirt, bikeing clothes look to stupid to put on IMO and i dont have probs with a t-shirt, even on 30 mile 4 hour rides from hell

 

[Gravity]

Originally posted by: frankierx

Originally posted by: Gravity

Originally posted by: joecool
go naked - air wicks moisture away nicely!

The idea appeals to me greatly but I instantly think of the thorns and reach for my pants and long sleeved shirt. I ride in a game preserve in LA where there are no mountains, just mud, trees and thorns. Oh yea, snakes too.

in which case do you think i should buy long pants and long sleeved shirts?

Depends on where you ride. If you have mountain trails then shorts and a tank top may work for you. Even when in Idaho I would have preferred a long sleeve coolmax shirt to keep the sun off me, they breathe pretty well. However, I didn't bring mine and the store only had them for $90 so I went with what I had.

Where you riding?

 

[NutBucket]

campmor - $15 for a quickdry shirt that works great!

 

[axelfox]

if you can afford it, look for fabric with Static X (or X Static, I can't remember). It combines quick drying fabric (almost always polyester; sometimes, like Under Armour, they add stuff). Static X has silver in it, which kills the bacteria that makes your clothes smell from the sweat. It'll be good for days.

 

[tranceport]

Check out academy. Some of the soccer and track shirts are of "wick" material. I also have a trek shirt. Might check out specialized's website for some older shirts like last year models for cheap.

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: rgwalt
Look for Under Armor Heat Gear. Not that cheap, but definitely worth the money.

Ryan

What is this Under Armour Heat Gear Long Compression Short Mens :

http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1384407&cp=702126.1312349.973890&clickid=body_bestsellgcat_txt&parentPage=family

Is it meant to look like underwear?

Do you think this is a good shirt to bring : Under Armour Loose Gear Short Sleeve Inserts Top Mens?

http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1384411

ty

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
campmor - $15 for a quickdry shirt that works great!

I'm there at campmor.com and am shopping for the Campmor LiquiCell? Baggy Bike Shorts (For Men):

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=30555175&memberId=12500226

and Duofold High Performance Series Short Sleeve Zip Tee Shirt (For Men :

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39145585&memberId=12500226

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: axelfox
if you can afford it, look for fabric with Static X (or X Static, I can't remember). It combines quick drying fabric (almost always polyester; sometimes, like Under Armour, they add stuff). Static X has silver in it, which kills the bacteria that makes your clothes smell from the sweat. It'll be good for days.

any suggestions for a place to look?

 

[Ausm]

Wear wool long Johns


Sysadmin

 

[frankierx]

Do I need to get shoes too? 661 Expert MTB Shoes

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11769-285_SSOES2-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/661-Expert-MTB-Shoes.htm

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: Gravity

Originally posted by: frankierx

Originally posted by: Gravity

Originally posted by: joecool
go naked - air wicks moisture away nicely!

The idea appeals to me greatly but I instantly think of the thorns and reach for my pants and long sleeved shirt. I ride in a game preserve in LA where there are no mountains, just mud, trees and thorns. Oh yea, snakes too.

in which case do you think i should buy long pants and long sleeved shirts?

Depends on where you ride. If you have mountain trails then shorts and a tank top may work for you. Even when in Idaho I would have preferred a long sleeve coolmax shirt to keep the sun off me, they breathe pretty well. However, I didn't bring mine and the store only had them for $90 so I went with what I had.

Where you riding?

Gore mountain in the Adirondacks, NY.

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: Sysadmin
Wear wool long Johns


Sysadmin

In the middle of the summer?

 

[LS20]

i got a Duofold T-shirt for 13$ at REI..

performance bicycle has a clearance and has those shirts for 10$


edit: its 6$ at campmoor!! i think im gonna buy the duofold short sleeve zip as well.. looks pretty cool and wont make ya look like a bicyling spandex monkey o)

theres nothing at academy sports. ive been there

 

[LongCoolMother]

Originally posted by: frankierx
Do I need to get shoes too? 661 Expert MTB Shoes

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11769-285_SSOES2-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/661-Expert-MTB-Shoes.htm

you need those shoes if you have clipless pedals. i suppose if you have to ask, then no, you dont need shoes.

 

[frankierx]

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother

Originally posted by: frankierx
Do I need to get shoes too? 661 Expert MTB Shoes

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11769-285_SSOES2-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/661-Expert-MTB-Shoes.htm

you need those shoes if you have clipless pedals. i suppose if you have to ask, then no, you dont need shoes.

Clipless pedals? My bike has pedals which don't require a special shoe. Are those clipless pedals? Does that mean I need these shoes? The only other shoe I'm planning on wearing are new balance running/ all terrain shoes. However they don't have the easy to remove mud type cleats found on those MTB shoes.

 

[LongCoolMother]

Originally posted by: frankierx

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother

Originally posted by: frankierx
Do I need to get shoes too? 661 Expert MTB Shoes

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11769-285_SSOES2-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/661-Expert-MTB-Shoes.htm

you need those shoes if you have clipless pedals. i suppose if you have to ask, then no, you dont need shoes.

Clipless pedals? My bike has pedals which don't require a special shoe. Are those clipless pedals? Does that mean I need these shoes? The only other shoe I'm planning on wearing are new balance running/ all terrain shoes. However they don't have the easy to remove mud type cleats found on those MTB shoes.

clipless pedals are pedals that require cleats on your shoes that allow you to "clip" onto the pedal so that the bottom of your shoe is stuck on the pedal.

if your pedal doesn't require special shoes, you dont need to buy any shoes.

example of clipless pedals


edit: the reason why those shoes have those spikes is because they are mountain bike shoes with cleats. the cleats protrude from the bottom of the shoe (its used to clip onto the pedal) so its very difficult to walk in them. the protruding spikes allow you to walk on surfaces that may otherwise be dangerous to walk on because of the cleat.

edit: i forgot to explain. "clipless" pedals might be a misleading name to you. the reason why they call them clipless is not because they dont attach to the pedals but that they dont contain REAL clips that bikers used to use. but thats another subject.