Wanted

[trigurl]

I hope i got someones attention! I just bought my first tri bike and am now officially broke, I also had to buy some bike shoes.

I need some cycling shorts probably size L, I have a pair of men's M now. I also need a shirt, tho I am having a hard time justifying the cost of "cycling" shirts.

Anyone selling some stuff or know where I can get some good "cheap" items?

I still have to buy a tri suit too.

Thanks

[doc]

You can get some real deals on ebay. Make sure you check the seller's previous record.
Performance Bike (performance.com) is currently having a huge sale.
And I love nashbar. (nashbar.com) there is always tons of stuff on sale there.
Happy hunting.

[sarahfixit]

I really like Performance and Pricepoint. So far my performance shorts are the best ones I own.

[trigurl]

Thanks ya'll! I watch ebay some but I always get out bid

[CorsairMac]

Also, Primal Wear has "attic" sales and factory seconds that you can look into. I bought a LS jersey from Primal for $35. (www.primalwear.com) Also, try some of the off the wall places, like ClifBar Jerseys for $35. I'm in the same boat you are right now - kinda broke but trying to build a biking wardrobe! I have tried ebay - but I'm guessing I'm 'ebay challenged". I can't seem to figure out how to move around in their site! (yes, I was a blonde as a child!) Also, keep on eye on your LBS and let them know your shopping. Sometimes they'll call you when they're having sales.

[trigurl]

I am not thrilled with my LBS, I spent a lot of money on a bike and shoes, told them I would be using my trainer until the weather got better - I get home and my new bike won't work on my trainer! seems they forgot that I needed a piece to replace the quick release so it would work!!!! they should have thought about that when I was there ( in my opinion). They did tell me to come by and they would give me one, that was good of them.

I also felt the person helping me didn't do a great job fitting me, when I told him what felt good he kept pushing me to try a bigger bike when I did I felt like I was having to sit on the tip of the seat to reach the bars, he said it looked like a good fit I am 5'7" with long legs and ended up with a 52cm bike, the saddle is up pretty high but I don't have that long reach to the bars. OH, they also told me there really wasn't such thing as a "woman's" bike. I wish I had found this site before I bought it - which was last Fri. There are only 2 bike shops in my area both very expensive and the other store has the higher priced bikes than this store did.

My tax refund wasn't enough!