Cheap winter or all season gear?

[frez]

I'm no longer such a fat bastard, just a plump one. Having lost 4 stone this year, but with around 6 stone left to lose, I am going to be in need of some gear to take me through the winter. But knowing it is then going to be useless at my new weight I don't want to spend much, just enough to get me through the winter in relative comfort and relatively dry.

Any recommendations on relatively cheap gear to see me through one winter?

[Playsatan]

If you're sure it'll just be temporary I'd be inclined to look for some second hand stuff then sell it on when you reach your target weight.

Good luck btw.

[roganjoshing]

These are a bargain at £50. The sizing is very generous.  The eBay seller Numberworth is actually Fowlers of Bristol who are located just over the road from Weise. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361493737739

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[JonJo]

How about using your existing gear with layers of fleeces, wooly jumpers and long johns underneath. Save a bit of money so you can buy some decent gear when you're at your target weight.

[frez]

Thanks, second hand gear is a good idea. Hopefully, I can get similar quality at my current size to what I have now and, like you say, sell it on next summer.

[ziggy]

I find these offering good value and the kit is good.

http://www.bikersgearuk.com/

[Valves]

GO to the Bike Show at the NEC, always pretty good & cheap gear there 

[frez]

Thanks for the second hand suggestion. Picked up a second hand Rukka ArmaX jacket and Rukka Focus trousers for £230 all in. Better than my 20 year old Dainese kit that was top of their line at the time. Should get what I paid for them when I sell them in the Spring.

[Yoyo]

It might be worth joining the UKGSER forum, you have to pay £12 a year if you want to buy and sell but the GS lot change their kit very often, I bought Rukka Matti trousers for £140

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