Cycling clothing- have enough, no need

[shootingstar]

to buy much more probably for the next 12 months or more.

I enjoy looking at new cycling clothing colours, styles, fit, etc. It's like looking a pile of dresses in a catalog. But my appetite is content, even satiated with what I have.

Particularily on the jersey side. And my clothing cache is split across 2 provinces/locations. It's probably close to 15-20 jerseys I've accumulated at different times over the last 12 years or so. I actually don't wear out my cycling jerseys much even though I do wear jerseys daily. Am I normal? Really most cycling jerseys are made of sturdy material.

[BodhiTree]

Am I normal?

Don't worry. Don't compare. Be content. Enjoy yourself.

[Kiwi Stoker]

I have three plastic crate boxes under my bed that are just my cycle jerseys. Most brought but a few given to me for events.

I DON'T need anymore. I only need to replace stuff that has holes or stiching loose. Cycle jerseys don't often do that. They are made too tough.

I would say you are normal.

[lph]

I stopped buying cycling clothing about 2 years ago. I've had enough shorts and jerseys for years, and now that I have 2 winter tights and a decent rainproof jacket I figure I'm done until something breaks down.

[Blueberry]

Particularily on the jersey side. And my clothing cache is split across 2 provinces/locations.

Are you planning to consolidate or maintain 2 households (or a household & storage - not sure what your situation is)? Just curious.

[shootingstar]

I need to have at least a bike, gear and cycling clothing at both homes to cut down airflight bulk (and baggage cost) to allow me to enjoy cycling lots at both places.

and I really do cycle alot at both places. He does the same as well: cycling clothing, at least 1 bike and accessories at both places. The stuff and bikes are used well.

For awhile I thought I had way too much cycling stuff. But now, there is a purpose and convenience of splitting up this stuff across 2 locations.

But then there's my non-cycling clothing at both places, plus other stuff. It'll be like this for awhile.

[Crankin]

I have enough cycling stuff, but I probably won't stop buying.... though it's not the usual jerseys/shorts. I tend to do a clean out every year and this year i got rid of a lot of older jerseys that have seen better days. I also trashed 2 pairs of my Shebeest shorts and replaced them with Sugois. I usually buy 1-2 new jerseys a year, one long sleeved and one sleeveless or short sleeved.
I tend to buy things like skorts, more casual or funky cycling stuff, or things that have multi-sport use. Some of them, I wear just hanging around. If I lived in an urban environment, I'd say urban cycling look.
I think I probably buy more sports related clothing than other stuff.

[OakLeaf]

I went through a wool binge the last 2-3 years and now I just have enough wool. I hate it because I haven't yet gotten over looking at all the nice new wool stuff I'd like to have. But I just don't need any more.

[shootingstar]

None of my jerseys look as if they need to be ditched into the rag bag or garbage yet. But then I've only been wearing jerseys in past ...13 yrs. lst 7 yrs., I wore....T-shirts. because I didn't want to look like a "cyclist".

What I have replaced in past 20 years of cycling are:

cycling shoes, pannier set (Onto my 3rd set now), cycling jacket (I have several of different weights for different weather), wind pants, helmet and tights (long and short).

[Owlie]

No, you're pretty normal.
I've stopped buying jerseys, unless it's one I really like. Other stuff, like shorts, socks and things, not so much. I'm still building a wardrobe for certain conditions (winter and the weird transitional times), so wool baselayers (justified because they're good for other stuff like hiking or daily wear), tights, gloves until I find the right ones. Two pairs of my old Sugoi shorts are no longer good for more than 30-40 miles, and I never really liked my Castellis. Again, it's a matter of trying to determine if I like something as much or more than what I already have.

I also need a new pair of shoes... Sigh.

[carolp]

for those of you with too much, you might think of donating or giving away extras to cyclists who can't afford as much. I live in the sf bay area, and I give my extras to AIDS Lifecycle riders who can't afford a whole closet full of bike clothes. You could even send them to AIDS Lifecycle. They have a clothing swap which really helps people out. We even gave a bike to a rider who really couldn't afford a good one.
You could send them to Russ Mendevil
AIDs Lifecycle, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
1035 Market Street #400 San Francisco, CA 94103

Since the ride is a week long, people generally like to have a jersey and shorts for every day because washing stuff during the ride is very difficult.

[e3rdpower]

for those of you with too much, you might think of donating or giving away extras to cyclists who can't afford as much. I live in the sf bay area, and I give my extras to AIDS Lifecycle riders who can't afford a whole closet full of bike clothes. You could even send them to AIDS Lifecycle. They have a clothing swap which really helps people out. We even gave a bike to a rider who really couldn't afford a good one.
You could send them to Russ Mendevil
AIDs Lifecycle, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
1035 Market Street #400 San Francisco, CA 94103

Since the ride is a week long, people generally like to have a jersey and shorts for every day because washing stuff during the ride is very difficult.

That's fantastic, thanks for sharing that address. I try to give my older but still in good shape clothing to new riders as well.

[shootingstar]

Great suggestion on donating.

However, I certainly would not imply that for any wannabe cyclist that it was important for them to wear a cycling jersey to bike ride of any sort. Believe me, during the first few years of returning to regular cycling, I did cycle several thousand kms. annually in a...T-shirt. And on bike trips over 100 km. each day for several weeks.

A shirt with a polyester blend at least, would help (for some wicking of sweat) and had a pocket somewhere on the shirt.

[ny biker]

I have enough cycling stuff, but I probably won't stop buying....

I have enough cycling stuff, and I definitely won't stop buying. Because I like to buy clothes, and I get bored wearing the same thing over and over. And I love getting great deals when things go on sale.

I have one of these in my closet for cycling stuff:

http://www.target.com/p/closetmaid-9...ite/-/A-562700

with one of these in each cube:

http://www.target.com/p/closetmaid-c...e/-/A-12918639

The top three all have jerseys in them. Left = long sleeved, center = short sleeved, right = sleeveless. The long-sleeved drawer also includes l/s base layers. The sleeveless drawer includes tank tops with shelf bras as well as regular sleeveless jerseys, plus my DeSoto Cool Wings because they go with the tank tops.

If there is something I really like, I will buy one or two more, particularly if I can find it on sale. For example I have three Sugoi Wallaroo l/s wool tops:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSU_19771F.html

(one blue, one red and one black)

and four Sugoi Tri Tanks:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSU_20658F265.html

including one that I got a great deal on at TE and one I just found on sale at REI.

Every once in a while I go through the top drawers and get rid of jerseys that I haven't worn in a while or that don't fit well. Lately I've been donating all my bike stuff to a nearby non-profit bike shop that works with local kids. But sometimes I will see something I haven't worn in a while and decide to start wearing it again.

BTW the middle cube of the middle row contains shorts, which do wear out for me. The left bin of the middle row contains winter accessories, like knee warmers, arm warmers and warm gloves. The right bin of that row contains socks and gloves. My gloves tend to wear out after a couple of years, too.

The bottom row contains gear, like spare tubes, extra lights and bungy cords.

[caitrin]

My weakness is for cycling socks. I don't know why but I just can't seem to stop buying new pairs if I see something cute.