Budget VS Mid-Range VS Premium Cycling Clothing | What's Best?!

Knowing how much to spend on cycling clothing can be a tricky thing and sometimes it's not always clear what you're actually getting for your money. So, we put three different outfits to the test from different ends of the market to find out where you should be spending and saving. Our budget cycling clothing was from Amazon, our mid-range cycling kit is from Dhb and out top end cycling outfit is from Rapha.

00:00 - Intro
01:09 - How good is Amazon cycling kit?
02:33 - Is Dhb a good brand?
04:29 - Is Rapha a good brand?
06:20 - How much should you spend on cycling clothing?
07:33 - Outro

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[mopedvieh]

I'd go with the premium bibs and either the cheap or mid level shirt, depending on the fit.

[richcrompton]

DHB all the way for me. I’m a mid 50’s bloke who really doesn’t need to be in cutting edge gear. It works brilliantly, is comfy, even for me. I’m built like a swimmer, so far more built up top than a typical cyclist, and the DHB kit fits me wonderfully. It’s also not a scary price to replace if I do have an ‘off’, which I have. My body fared far worse than the kit. Just a slight scuff on my long sleeved ‘Roubaix’ top, shorts, nothing. Me, road rashed right up! So it’s tough stuff too, so I won’t be buying premium stuff unless I win the euromillions lottery!

[tajulislam]

Well done, straight to the point, very simple yet very informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed!

I personally prefer the mid-range i.e. more specifically, the Altura range.

[Graptos]

Love to see video comparing sizing. Pull in a few riders in-between sizes to model kit.

Going to give a thumbs up to 7mesh on the $$$ side, and Sugoi on the $$ side. And merino socks!

[origmarm]

Missed a trick here in my view by not including Decathlon as the budget buy. Narrows the gap to DHB considerably

[chrisdunn]

I agree with all that you said, if I'm off out for a couple of hours I use my castelli kit if I'm out for longer I use my le col kit it feels more comfortable but I can't really fault either of them. Good video keep them coming 👍

[monochromebluess]

Thanks for the comparison. Interesting to see how the DHB compares to Rapha. What wasn’t mentioned was about fit to stated size. Often buying clothes online is a gamble. Should I go for example for that small or the medium !! Some italian brands are known to be smaller fitting. What sizes were all three makes that you wore. All the same ?

[steveb]

I have a couple of the Rotto long sleeve jerseys, they are great quality for the price

[LoaforDie]

Rapha pro training are my go to favorites. Never had any of their premium bibs. Just got core bibs which aren’t bad at all.

[tomrachellesfirstdance]

Dedication to the cause.... you must of been froze filming this I could actually see you was on the close ups.

I have never gone over the top with the clothing really I am happy with the mid range or get last seasons stuff in discounts 👍

[Mosely]

Long time Pearl Izumi, Descente my favorites. I'm wearing 40 yr old shorts and jerseys of both

[dflett]

"Salita" bought in Australia.. hands downs beats all my other big brands. I ride 20K+ a year in all conditions, race at a national level and this gear is taking off.. half the price of the big guys and bloody good

[JIMMYHIBBS]

DHB all the way for me - would have been interested to see your comparison on Decathlon, and I’m not sure I’d called Rapha premium - it’s ‘designer’ clothing which I would never buy, not because of cost, but it’s too try hard for me … keep it real - DHB for real men (and women) !!

[Llllbbbhhhh]

I’m finally getting a bib bc my bum hurts very bad on long rides lol thanks for the vid mate!

[PatrickJamesKiernan]

Nice video! It might be twice the price but if you buy the best stuff to start with and just keep riding it, it works out cheaper than gradually upgrading. Still, it is great to see that there is nice kit for all budgets and you explain the differences well. I can see that the top level Rapha (or whatever)might be overkill for those who don’t ride far or often.

[Terrierized]

For riding 10k each way to work and frequent washing - cheap kit. 30k + on Sunday morning - definitely a more mid range quality 😉

[quentendeclercq]

Buy last season high end stuff for in outlets. Don’t spend too much but get great quality. I am now in full le col en void kits for the same price as an agu set.

[JIMMYHIBBS]

How and why did you test shorts and jerseys in the middle of winter? Would have preferred bib tights and jacket tests

[RogerWatson]

I buy the nice brands like Rapha when it's in the sale so top level kit mid level price.
Worth spending a little extra on bibs less so on jerseys.

[chinno]

Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!