Your First Cycling Kit: What to Buy
New to cycling? The few pieces of kit worth buying first: bib shorts, a jersey, gloves, a cap and a vest.
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New riders often think the flashiest gear will make them faster. It's the hours on the bike that do that. Your first kit just has to be comfortable and hold up. Start with these.
1. Bib shorts
Buy these first. The chamois is what makes long rides comfortable. The Equipe bibs are plain black with a mesh back panel and mesh straps, built for long hours in the saddle. If you'd rather skip the straps, the Equipe shorts suit men and women alike. Read bib shorts vs cycling shorts and cycling chamois explained.
2. A plain jersey
A plain jersey goes with any bibs and never looks dated. The Stealth is all black with a small grey Corbah logo, and the Classics Midnight Black comes in a men’s and a women’s cut, with matching men’s and women’s bibs. Both jerseys come with free personalization.
3. The small things
- Gloves: the GC gloves have padded palms for road shock, grip and protection if you go down.
- A cap: the Prime LM3 cap sits under your helmet.
- A vest: the GC wind vest folds into a jersey pocket for chilly starts.
Before your first ride
Read what to wear for your first group ride, group ride etiquette and how to prevent saddle sores.
Getting the fit right
Cycling kit fits closer than everyday clothes. That's on purpose. If you're between sizes, or you like a little more room, size up. Our size guide has the full charts. If you get it wrong, keep it: within 15 days of delivery you can order the same item in another size at about 20–60% off.
Get yours
Every piece is made to order for you and delivered in 5–6 weeks.
