Endura Munro jacket
	Expect to to pay: £50-£60 approx
Specifications: waterproof breathable Pertex fabric detatchable sleeves with waterproof zips,packs into back pocket with bum-bag straps and buckle reflective strips on front and back twin reflective tape on back of sleeves for signalling reversible zip back pocket with LED loop shock cord and toggle closure around hem wind-flap behind front zip Performance: A great three season jacket. Detachable sleeves turn this into a decent gillet. Excellent size for folding into backpack. Downfalls: Not heavy enough for winter riding.

Gore Bike Sport Plus Shorts	Expect to to pay: £40approx
Specifications COOLPOWER fabric Seamless seat insert treated and hygenic treated Two side pockets Cord and elastic for waist adjustment Functional stretch fabric in crotch area and side panels. Performance: Great summer short. These are very durable and can last the pace. Great looking shorts with excellent padding. Downfalls: Bit too bulky to wear casually. Feels as if you are wearing a nappy.

Expect to to pay: £20

Specifications Inner sock: coolmax 100% - wicking layer for maximum comfort. Waterproof membrane - 100% waterproof and breathable. Typical WVP 20% Outer Sock: Nylon 98%, Lycra 2% Low absorbency, quick drying and excellent durability Formed sock with no stretch - designed fit over existing socks Calf length - 100% waterproof protection up to the calf muscle Cuff seal - new patented seal on cuff which prevents water entering the sock from the top. Performance: Not much to say about this really. It’s a sock and its waterproof….. What more can you tell. If you hate getting your feet soaking wet then this is the product. They feel strange at first (an unnamed person thought they were made from real seals) My only criticism is that although I wear a base layer sock underneath, my feet get really cold in these. Downfalls: weird to wear

Vans Off The Wall Trainers
	Expect to to pay: £50
Okay so these trainers are the epitamy of comfort. I like their bright colours and the chequered insole and logo on the sole of the shoe sets them off nicely. I also like these trainers because they are limited editions so you not going to walk down the street and see every Tom, Dick and Harry wearing them.The padded tongue is huge and provides a good amount of comfort. The sole is grippy when used in comination with flat pedals.Vans produce hard wearing trainers and these are no exception the stitching and toe area looks like it will take a good beating, so to speak.I haven’t started wearing them on regular rides yet as at the moment they are still a fashion statement and with the current eighties revival and brightly coloured trainers from Nike and Adidas I don’t think I look too out of place. Mind you that does not stop the boys calling me Bart!!