Best Apparel & Accessories Under $100

[MommyBird]

Wow, this is some great information.

The most unexpected item has got to be the Mountain FeedBag. My husband is feeling the bug to do some ultra-distance rides and one of those bags would be great for training rides.

Arm warmers were more popular than I expected. I will have to move them up higher on my wish-list. I measured my arms and most of the brands do not even offer my size and I am not petite!
I would be interested to know how many prefer the unshaped to the shaped styles.

Thanks
Gayle

[nscrbug]

Wow, this is some great information.

The most unexpected item has got to be the Mountain FeedBag. My husband is feeling the bug to do some ultra-distance rides and one of those bags would be great for training rides.

Arm warmers were more popular than I expected. I will have to move them up higher on my wish-list. I measured my arms and most of the brands do not even offer my size and I am not petite!
I would be interested to know how many prefer the unshaped to the shaped styles.

Thanks
Gayle

Along the same lines as the mountain feedbag, I diligently use my "bento box" on every single ride. A bento box sits on the top tube, right behind the stem. They come in various sizes (I use a medium-sized one by RavX) and it's the perfect size to hold a Clif Bar, a pack of Luna Moons, and a few Newtons. I also use it to hold my cellphone, chapstick, & keys if I happen to be wearing a pocket-less cycling top.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Gosh, there are so many great biking accessories and clothing items for under $100, I wouldn't even know where to begin! Under $50, or under $30, now that might make it more interesting...

[Crankin]

I have Shebeest arm warmers that are woman specific and actually come in sizes. They are heavy lycra and really stay up. Since I need the extra smalls, it was amazing I found some that fit. I had a pair of Terry ones for a few years, but they came in sizes like small/medium or medium/large and they just fell down all the time. I gave them to a friend who is a little bigger than me.
Knee warmers and toe warmers also would be on my list, along with various head covers.

[SLash]

I have Shebeest arm warmers that are woman specific and actually come in sizes. They are heavy lycra and really stay up. Since I need the extra smalls, it was amazing I found some that fit. I had a pair of Terry ones for a few years, but they came in sizes like small/medium or medium/large and they just fell down all the time. I gave them to a friend who is a little bigger than me.
Knee warmers and toe warmers also would be on my list, along with various head covers.

Are these the arm warmers you have? I'm needing some that fit (I bought PI last year but they don't stay up). Thanks.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSB_8010_8.html

[flash]

If you are still looking for "arm warmers that stay up", I recommend a pair from Sheila Moon. They are super comfy, they DO stay up (unlike the mini-sized men's ones from major manufacturers who shall remain nameless), and they're FUN !

http://www.teamestrogen.com/search.e...oon+arm+warmer

[SLash]

Thanks Crankin and Flash - I like both (and yeah, the SM would be more fun), but I have to say I'm partial to Shebeest, I love their shorts, jerseys and their name.

I like this Sheila Moon cycling cap:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSM_5200.html
Seems like it would keep your ears/neck nice and toasty.

[OakLeaf]

I'm with Bleecker. Other than components, shoes and my best wool tights (which actually were like $80 in 1987 dollars ), I don't have much of anything on my bike that's over $100 singly. (If you add it all up though... ) I keep trying for a pair of expensive shorts (and actually committed to a pair not long ago), but so far my favorites are still the $80 Shebeest SSS.

A definite +1 on arm warmers, and this is the time of year for them - when it's too cold for short sleeves when your ride starts, and too warm for long sleeves by halfway. Knee warmers or leg warmers can be nice, too.

As far as accessories, I guess it would help to know what you already have. So far no one's mentioned tire inflation. IMO a pump is a necessity. It can be a full-sized frame pump if you have room for one, or if space is at a premium, a CO2 system plus a mini-pump for backup. Tire levers, spare tube, and patch kit for backup, and an under-seat pack to carry all that (plus whatever else you might want to put in your seat pack).

[blackhillsbiker]

Just got a lovely (ugly!) pair of felted wool shooter's glove/mittens at the surplus store. They fit over my bike gloves and are nice and warm. $5.00.

deb

[MommyBird]

[/QUOTE]As far as accessories, I guess it would help to know what you already have. So far no one's mentioned tire inflation. IMO a pump is a necessity. It can be a full-sized frame pump if you have room for one, or if space is at a premium, a CO2 system plus a mini-pump for backup. Tire levers, spare tube, and patch kit for backup, and an under-seat pack to carry all that (plus whatever else you might want to put in your seat pack).[/QUOTE]

I bought a pink under-seat pack with the LBS logo on it. With a new bike they give you a tube, repair kit and a CO2 system with the pack. $19.99 for the set!

I also have a helmet, pedals, shoes, shorts, SS jersey, LS jersey, gloves and a PI jacket/vest.

I have the basics covered but no duplicates. Laundry is an issue.

I have been looking at the Shebeest SSS shorts. Glad to hear that several list them as favorites. I will check out the arm warmers.

Hubby has a pair of early 90's shoe covers. The neon accents won't bother me a bit. He had to get a newer black pair.

Does anyone have the Level 4.4 Wireless Bike Computer? It seems like a very good deal.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSE_WC4.html

[Crankin]

SLash, yes, those are the arm warmers I bought.

[Owlie]

Does anyone have the Level 4.4 Wireless Bike Computer? It seems like a very good deal.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSE_WC4.html

I've got it. The transmitter doesn't fit bladed forks well (this may or may not be a problem for you), and lately I've had trouble with the magnet moving around. If you don't lose the instructions like I did, you shouldn't have any other problems with it. (I keep accidentally resetting it... )

[drdwin]

I just go a pair of Shebeest SSS shorts for 59.99 @ www.brandscycle.com - use the code "winter09" at checkout to get 20% off the sale price and it qualifies for free shipping also. As far as I could tell they still had most sizes in stock.

[OakLeaf]

If you don't lose the instructions like I did

Here ya go.

[Becky]

The most unexpected item has got to be the Mountain FeedBag. My husband is feeling the bug to do some ultra-distance rides and one of those bags would be great for training rides.

I love it, especially for the price! I use mine for stashing my phone, keys, and work ID when commuting, and extra food and a camera on centuries and long MTB rides. Best of all, nothing falls out if (when) I fall, and the contents stay dry even in a hard rain.