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Accessories\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Used bibs, \u00a32 jerseys, and fake Rapha wares \u2013 Inside the wild west of buying second-hand cycling kit<\/h1>\n<div class=\"kiosq-member-label\" data-component-name=\"Article:Hero:KiosqPaywallLabels\"><span class=\"kiosq-member-label-text\"><br \/>\nMEMBER EXCLUSIVE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMarianna Hunt <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-18T15:37:45Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n18 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Grabbing a bargain, or wasting your time? Marianna Hunt delves into the increasingly popular world of second-hand cycling kit, where the steals are, and how to avoid getting scammed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"box less-space hero-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DeitktfL9sHF9kyYEH7uJ3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-(--image--text--color) font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text font-article-copy\">Buying cycling clothing second-hand is increasingly popular, but is it always as good as it seems?<\/span><span class=\"credit font-article-copy\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" 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second-hand clothes app Vinted, he knew he could score a bargain. &#8220;I probably got an \u00a380 jersey for the princely sum of \u00a312.50,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Obviously the previous owner didn&#8217;t know the trick of using a bit of bicarbonate of soda and washing up liquid, which meant the stain came right out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sisson, who runs YouTube channel @mercurialcyclist, has saved himself thousands of pounds buying cycling kit second-hand online. It&#8217;s particularly lucrative when the item has a fault, he adds, as it means you have more negotiating power with the seller.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b364e-9b0f-11f1-9202-a7dac038eef4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to Sisson, you benefit from the fact people take up cycling as a hobby then give up a few months later and want to sell their gear. &#8220;Also, cyclists always want new kit: it&#8217;s like women going on the red carpet who won&#8217;t wear the same dress twice,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;s not the only one doing it either. Popular second-hand retail app Vinted now has a dedicated cycling section, where you can buy jerseys for as little as \u00a32 as well as jackets, shoes, gloves, and even bib shorts for a fraction of their shop price. Some are used, others are brand new \u2013 often with tags still intact. On eBay too, a quick search for &#8216;used cycling jersey&#8217; spits out more than 70,000 results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"2\" id=\"elk-c9f1cbdc-9b12-11f1-a326-7fab03635e38\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 2<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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So how do you navigate this emerging Wild West of buying second-hand cycling gear online?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How to avoid getting scammed <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b373e-9b0f-11f1-a7ff-5f756f97cbd4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson recommends cyclists avoid buying on-trend brands like Rapha or Pas Normal Studios, as those are the designs he believes are being faked the most.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve seen a massive increase in the amount of Rapha stuff that&#8217;s supposedly new with tags. If you go onto AliExpress or Temu, you&#8217;ll find a load of copies of them [Rapha items],&#8221; he says. &#8220;The copies have gotten so good that even if things are listed new with tags, you don&#8217;t know if you&#8217;re getting the real deal. I would bet that a lot of those \u2018new with tags&#8217; items on Vinted might be people buying stuff from those places and trying to sell it at a profit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson himself bought a Rapha top off Vinted (new with tags) that he suspects might be a fake. &#8220;It all looks really proper but just something is a bit off to me. I don&#8217;t know what it is. 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If someone has one thing listed and no reviews, I avoid it,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;Whereas, if someone&#8217;s taken the time to post seven or eight pictures, I think it&#8217;s more likely to be real. Plus, if there are creases on the clothes, it seems more real to me. It&#8217;s clear someone&#8217;s just pulled it out of the cupboard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Many brands, including Castelli, now have guides on their websites showing how to identify genuine products.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c9f1ccf4-9b12-11f1-9088-0df2c8c70240\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1580-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1580-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1440-80.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Castelli)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c9f1cd6c-9b12-11f1-87e7-6b79f35bca5d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When trying to work out if an item is authentic, try looking at the zip. Many premium brands will have their logo on there. Also, check the internal care label. Is it clearly printed, in coherent English with correct spelling? Is the material high-quality and does it match the materials the brand normally uses? Small details, like helpful concealed pockets and reflective elements, can also suggest a genuine product as opposed to a cheap fake.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dan Pettitt from Wiltshire, who runs cycling YouTube channel @d.pettitt, has also saved thousands of pounds buying second-hand cycling kit online. &#8220;One of my best finds was a Gore-Tex waterproof jacket for around \u00a340 that would have been well over \u00a3200 new. I&#8217;ve also picked up Pas Normal Studios jerseys for under \u00a350 that originally retailed for more than \u00a3150,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While his experience has generally been very positive, he too warns that buyers need to be careful.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Always keep payment within Vinted rather than moving the conversation elsewhere,&#8221; he advises. &#8220;Inspect everything as soon as it arrives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vinted offers a Buyer Protection guarantee, which promises to refund you if your order doesn&#8217;t arrive, if the item is damaged in transit, or if it&#8217;s very different to how it was described. However, you only have two days after the item arrives to report any issues, so don&#8217;t leave it sitting unopened.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Pettitt uses Vinted for clothing, he has also bought bike parts and other products used via Facebook Marketplace. The one thing he would never buy used, however, is a helmet. &#8220;You don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s been dropped or damaged,&#8221; he explains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Similarly, on online forums like Reddit, many cyclists seem game for buying and selling a whole host of kit items \u2013 the main exception being used bib shorts. As one commenter put it: &#8220;Used bibs gross me out, even if you did wear something underneath.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-bag-a-bargain-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How to bag a bargain <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b381a-9b0f-11f1-af4e-e1afb1907f8a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When trying to bag a bargain, being specific with searches can help. Looking for a brand and\/or collection name can bring up more precise results than simply searching for &#8216;cycling jersey&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flip side, you can occasionally do well with a general search if someone who doesn&#8217;t know they have a valuable item lists it without a brand name or details. Identify it&#8217;s a steal from the photos and you could be on to a winner.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pettitt adds: &#8220;Save your searches so you&#8217;re notified when new items are listed, especially if you&#8217;re looking for a particular brand. And don&#8217;t be afraid to negotiate or bundle several items together to get a better price.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson suggests snapping something up immediately if it&#8217;s &#8220;a drop dead good price&#8221; (and you&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s not fake). But, if not, waiting around can pay dividends, as sellers can become desperate to offload items. &#8220;Some things will sit in my favourites for a few months, then I&#8217;ll think about dropping in a cheeky bid,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It can also work to buy kit for the opposite season that you&#8217;re in. Sisson often buys winter clothes in summer when everyone else is looking for summer jerseys and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Getting new gear for a great price is no use if it doesn&#8217;t fit you. &#8220;Sizing in cycling can be inconsistent, but that&#8217;s more of a brand issue than a second-hand one,&#8221; Pettitt says. &#8220;I&#8217;ve bought a few items that ended up being too small, but I then resold them on the platform.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4ac9a53e-9b15-11f1-906e-8386de38b5a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c9f1cdee-9b12-11f1-aee1-21f6810a206b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The best tactic is usually to stick with brands you already know where possible, he recommends. If you&#8217;re trying something new, look up the original product page for sizing guidance, read reviews, or ask someone of a similar build what size they wear.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On a Reddit thread of cyclists sharing tips about buying second-hand kit, one commenter warned: &#8220;There are tons of men&#8217;s Sidi shoes on eBay listed as women&#8217;s. If you have extremely narrow feet like I do, it matters a lot. Women&#8217;s Sidis are stamped with a W on the tongue. Most sellers don&#8217;t know that, they see a smaller men&#8217;s shoe and just list it in the women&#8217;s section.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even so, many riders are very positive in online forums about the experience of buying used kit online compared with more traditional avenues, like second-hand shops. The same commenter wrote: &#8220;There&#8217;s a second-hand outdoor gear store in my city but unfortunately it sucks\u2026the place is stacked up like a hoarder house. He&#8217;s got crumbling 30-year-old bibs being held together with petrified grundle sweat priced at $70. I don&#8217;t even want to touch some of the stuff, much less buy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wear-and-care-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wear and care <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b3900-9b0f-11f1-ab23-df7090201577\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ultimately, though, it&#8217;s not just about bagging a bargain. Clare Tuckey, who runs ReCycle &amp; BiCycle, a shop selling vintage cycling clothes and accessories, says that caring for the kit you buy is often as important.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Hand wash or use a wash bag to prevent snagging,&#8221; she recommends. &#8220;Do a cool wash of no more than 30\u2103, use a non-biological detergent or a sports wash detergent, and NEVER tumble dry. This will ensure that your kit lasts longer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Leaving sweat and bacteria on your clothes too long can make the fabric deteriorate and the odours hard to get rid of, so wash them as soon as possible. Be careful with suncream, as it can stain or degrade the material. And avoid washing your kit with towels or items that have velcro: those abrasive materials can ruin the delicate fibres of your gear.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After all, making sure your current kit goes the distance can remove the need for buying second-hand altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-JBQMuS9hG4Kv7T34UgjMzm\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-JBQMuS9hG4Kv7T34UgjMzm slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Marianna Hunt<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Marianna\u00a0Hunt is a freelance journalist who writes about cycling, wine and travel. Her work has appeared in publications including <em>The Telegraph<\/em>, <em>The Times<\/em>, <em>The i<\/em> and <em>Decanter<\/em>. An enthusiastic cyclist, she enjoys taking on challenges that are just beyond her comfort zone &#8211; especially if there&#8217;s a good vineyard or pub at the end of the route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Misspelt brands, dubious deals, and no safety guarantees in sight \u2013 Welcome to the Wild West of AliExpress bike parts<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What does it take to kit out a WorldTour cycling team? We go behind-the-scenes on EF Pro Cycling&#8217;s wind tunnel testing<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Le Col Summer Sale has landed just in time for peak riding season \u2013 Grab up to 60% off premium cycling apparel and upgrade your summer kit for less<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; 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Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France\u2019s eleven most marginal gains &#8211; The most comically minuscule upgrades on the world\u2019s fastest bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How much does a Tour de France bike cost?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tech randoms from the Tour de France \u2013 Techy, silly and curious finds from the biggest race in the world<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Specialized&#8217;s S-Works Recon Evo are great shoes, but they come at a great expense<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to choose Halfords road cycling shoes for comfort, efficiency and performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Helmets<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Design UAE Team Emirates-XRG\u2019s next helmet and you could win a trip to the 2027 UAE Tour<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; 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\u2013 Could former Tour de France sponsor Nike make a comeback to the sport?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Le Col Summer Sale has landed just in time for peak riding season \u2013 Grab up to 60% off premium cycling apparel and upgrade your summer kit for less<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sweet Protection Tucker III 2Vi review: Surprisingly airy and promises great aero<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Quoc M Pro Lace cycling shoes review: Same fantastic styling, but with improved foot retention and a lower price<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What does it take to kit out a WorldTour cycling team? We go behind-the-scenes on EF Pro Cycling&#8217;s wind tunnel testing<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar has a million dollar Richard Mille watch for the Tour de France, but what are the chances of him actually wearing it?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pinarello-Q36.5 launch limited edition kit for Tour de France as team leader Tom Pidcock returns to race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New Prologo MIG AIR CPC and MIG CPC gloves ensure aerodynamics, fit and comfort<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Leadville nobody knew&#8217; \u2013 Revised course eliminates final &#8216;gut punch&#8217; of Powerline climb but Columbine and elevation keep you humble<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A once-in-a-career kind of thing&#8217; \u2013 A year on from a stunning victory, Canada&#8217;s top women riders look ahead to &#8216;special&#8217; home Road World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vollering&#8217;s World Championships quest, Courtney&#8217;s WorldTour debut and big transfer intrigue \u2013 Six compelling storylines to follow in women&#8217;s cycling for the rest of 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DHDUmMFyWKjajpeGvb2Q3L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DHDUmMFyWKjajpeGvb2Q3L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DHDUmMFyWKjajpeGvb2Q3L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DHDUmMFyWKjajpeGvb2Q3L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DHDUmMFyWKjajpeGvb2Q3L-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He created what you might call a philosophy&#8217; \u2013 Giancarlo Ferretti, the &#8216;Iron Sergeant&#8217; with a human touch \u2013 Obituary<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wiTqxZCJPWKHRiE7rappmm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wiTqxZCJPWKHRiE7rappmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wiTqxZCJPWKHRiE7rappmm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wiTqxZCJPWKHRiE7rappmm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wiTqxZCJPWKHRiE7rappmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming RED-S, inspirational Mexican debut, and a 21-year-old in the top 10 \u2013 North American roundup from the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHDWzNEDcTfKcah9ajHBbL-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHDWzNEDcTfKcah9ajHBbL-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHDWzNEDcTfKcah9ajHBbL-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHDWzNEDcTfKcah9ajHBbL-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHDWzNEDcTfKcah9ajHBbL-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">An altitude camp, 20-minute power PB, and abandoning Burgos &#8211; 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Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">No more looking down: The CYBERSIGHT Zenith Pro HUD sports glasses change the way we view cycling metrics<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dyiMirtfoqNdMdnxyKG87H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What experienced cyclists notice first about a high-performance road bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gnK4nHJ4D4SqDEjxhfNGQh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gnK4nHJ4D4SqDEjxhfNGQh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gnK4nHJ4D4SqDEjxhfNGQh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gnK4nHJ4D4SqDEjxhfNGQh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gnK4nHJ4D4SqDEjxhfNGQh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cycling is a tactical game that takes superhuman power \u2013 Brodie Chapman&#8217;s Tour de France Femmes column<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice\">\n<section class=\"popular-box\" data-component-name=\"Slice:PopularBox\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">\nLATEST ARTICLES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8K5qPMAQEK2fsisYEGajU7-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8K5qPMAQEK2fsisYEGajU7-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8K5qPMAQEK2fsisYEGajU7-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8K5qPMAQEK2fsisYEGajU7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Egmont Cycling Race: Elisa Balsamo rounds off a strong Lidl-Trek performance with victory in Belgium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>No Grand Tour send-off for Nairo Quintana as veteran climber misses Movistar selection for Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>&#8216;We have to be realistic&#8217; 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second-hand clothes app Vinted, he knew he could score a bargain. &#8220;I probably got an \u00a380 jersey for the princely sum of \u00a312.50,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Obviously the previous owner didn&#8217;t know the trick of using a bit of bicarbonate of soda and washing up liquid, which meant the stain came right out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sisson, who runs YouTube channel @mercurialcyclist, has saved himself thousands of pounds buying cycling kit second-hand online. It&#8217;s particularly lucrative when the item has a fault, he adds, as it means you have more negotiating power with the seller.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b364e-9b0f-11f1-9202-a7dac038eef4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to Sisson, you benefit from the fact people take up cycling as a hobby then give up a few months later and want to sell their gear. &#8220;Also, cyclists always want new kit: it&#8217;s like women going on the red carpet who won&#8217;t wear the same dress twice,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;s not the only one doing it either. Popular second-hand retail app Vinted now has a dedicated cycling section, where you can buy jerseys for as little as \u00a32 as well as jackets, shoes, gloves, and even bib shorts for a fraction of their shop price. Some are used, others are brand new \u2013 often with tags still intact. On eBay too, a quick search for &#8216;used cycling jersey&#8217; spits out more than 70,000 results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"2\" id=\"elk-c9f1cbdc-9b12-11f1-a326-7fab03635e38\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 2<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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Reddit threads are full of anecdotes (not restricted to cycling gear) about jackets arriving covered in pet fur, shorts stained by period blood, and even some trousers that arrived with a worn pair of pants inside. Sellers also chip in, some posting about how they don&#8217;t wash clothes before selling them because &#8220;most buyers wash things anyway&#8221;.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/96tTgJdZFXeAGXcp8H5bga-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Misspelt brands, dubious deals, and no safety guarantees in sight \u2013 Welcome to the Wild West of AliExpress bike parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">What does it take to kit out a WorldTour cycling team? 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So how do you navigate this emerging Wild West of buying second-hand cycling gear online?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How to avoid getting scammed <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b373e-9b0f-11f1-a7ff-5f756f97cbd4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson recommends cyclists avoid buying on-trend brands like Rapha or Pas Normal Studios, as those are the designs he believes are being faked the most.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve seen a massive increase in the amount of Rapha stuff that&#8217;s supposedly new with tags. If you go onto AliExpress or Temu, you&#8217;ll find a load of copies of them [Rapha items],&#8221; he says. &#8220;The copies have gotten so good that even if things are listed new with tags, you don&#8217;t know if you&#8217;re getting the real deal. I would bet that a lot of those \u2018new with tags&#8217; items on Vinted might be people buying stuff from those places and trying to sell it at a profit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson himself bought a Rapha top off Vinted (new with tags) that he suspects might be a fake. &#8220;It all looks really proper but just something is a bit off to me. I don&#8217;t know what it is. 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If someone has one thing listed and no reviews, I avoid it,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;Whereas, if someone&#8217;s taken the time to post seven or eight pictures, I think it&#8217;s more likely to be real. Plus, if there are creases on the clothes, it seems more real to me. It&#8217;s clear someone&#8217;s just pulled it out of the cupboard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Many brands, including Castelli, now have guides on their websites showing how to identify genuine products.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c9f1ccf4-9b12-11f1-9088-0df2c8c70240\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1580-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1580-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1440-80.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Castelli)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c9f1cd6c-9b12-11f1-87e7-6b79f35bca5d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When trying to work out if an item is authentic, try looking at the zip. Many premium brands will have their logo on there. Also, check the internal care label. Is it clearly printed, in coherent English with correct spelling? Is the material high-quality and does it match the materials the brand normally uses? Small details, like helpful concealed pockets and reflective elements, can also suggest a genuine product as opposed to a cheap fake.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dan Pettitt from Wiltshire, who runs cycling YouTube channel @d.pettitt, has also saved thousands of pounds buying second-hand cycling kit online. &#8220;One of my best finds was a Gore-Tex waterproof jacket for around \u00a340 that would have been well over \u00a3200 new. I&#8217;ve also picked up Pas Normal Studios jerseys for under \u00a350 that originally retailed for more than \u00a3150,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While his experience has generally been very positive, he too warns that buyers need to be careful.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Always keep payment within Vinted rather than moving the conversation elsewhere,&#8221; he advises. &#8220;Inspect everything as soon as it arrives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vinted offers a Buyer Protection guarantee, which promises to refund you if your order doesn&#8217;t arrive, if the item is damaged in transit, or if it&#8217;s very different to how it was described. However, you only have two days after the item arrives to report any issues, so don&#8217;t leave it sitting unopened.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Pettitt uses Vinted for clothing, he has also bought bike parts and other products used via Facebook Marketplace. The one thing he would never buy used, however, is a helmet. &#8220;You don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s been dropped or damaged,&#8221; he explains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Similarly, on online forums like Reddit, many cyclists seem game for buying and selling a whole host of kit items \u2013 the main exception being used bib shorts. As one commenter put it: &#8220;Used bibs gross me out, even if you did wear something underneath.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-bag-a-bargain-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How to bag a bargain <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b381a-9b0f-11f1-af4e-e1afb1907f8a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When trying to bag a bargain, being specific with searches can help. Looking for a brand and\/or collection name can bring up more precise results than simply searching for &#8216;cycling jersey&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flip side, you can occasionally do well with a general search if someone who doesn&#8217;t know they have a valuable item lists it without a brand name or details. Identify it&#8217;s a steal from the photos and you could be on to a winner.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pettitt adds: &#8220;Save your searches so you&#8217;re notified when new items are listed, especially if you&#8217;re looking for a particular brand. And don&#8217;t be afraid to negotiate or bundle several items together to get a better price.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson suggests snapping something up immediately if it&#8217;s &#8220;a drop dead good price&#8221; (and you&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s not fake). But, if not, waiting around can pay dividends, as sellers can become desperate to offload items. &#8220;Some things will sit in my favourites for a few months, then I&#8217;ll think about dropping in a cheeky bid,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It can also work to buy kit for the opposite season that you&#8217;re in. Sisson often buys winter clothes in summer when everyone else is looking for summer jerseys and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Getting new gear for a great price is no use if it doesn&#8217;t fit you. &#8220;Sizing in cycling can be inconsistent, but that&#8217;s more of a brand issue than a second-hand one,&#8221; Pettitt says. &#8220;I&#8217;ve bought a few items that ended up being too small, but I then resold them on the platform.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4ac9a53e-9b15-11f1-906e-8386de38b5a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c9f1cdee-9b12-11f1-aee1-21f6810a206b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The best tactic is usually to stick with brands you already know where possible, he recommends. If you&#8217;re trying something new, look up the original product page for sizing guidance, read reviews, or ask someone of a similar build what size they wear.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On a Reddit thread of cyclists sharing tips about buying second-hand kit, one commenter warned: &#8220;There are tons of men&#8217;s Sidi shoes on eBay listed as women&#8217;s. If you have extremely narrow feet like I do, it matters a lot. Women&#8217;s Sidis are stamped with a W on the tongue. Most sellers don&#8217;t know that, they see a smaller men&#8217;s shoe and just list it in the women&#8217;s section.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even so, many riders are very positive in online forums about the experience of buying used kit online compared with more traditional avenues, like second-hand shops. The same commenter wrote: &#8220;There&#8217;s a second-hand outdoor gear store in my city but unfortunately it sucks\u2026the place is stacked up like a hoarder house. He&#8217;s got crumbling 30-year-old bibs being held together with petrified grundle sweat priced at $70. I don&#8217;t even want to touch some of the stuff, much less buy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wear-and-care-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wear and care <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b3900-9b0f-11f1-ab23-df7090201577\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ultimately, though, it&#8217;s not just about bagging a bargain. Clare Tuckey, who runs ReCycle &amp; BiCycle, a shop selling vintage cycling clothes and accessories, says that caring for the kit you buy is often as important.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Hand wash or use a wash bag to prevent snagging,&#8221; she recommends. &#8220;Do a cool wash of no more than 30\u2103, use a non-biological detergent or a sports wash detergent, and NEVER tumble dry. This will ensure that your kit lasts longer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Leaving sweat and bacteria on your clothes too long can make the fabric deteriorate and the odours hard to get rid of, so wash them as soon as possible. Be careful with suncream, as it can stain or degrade the material. And avoid washing your kit with towels or items that have velcro: those abrasive materials can ruin the delicate fibres of your gear.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After all, making sure your current kit goes the distance can remove the need for buying second-hand altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-JBQMuS9hG4Kv7T34UgjMzm\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-JBQMuS9hG4Kv7T34UgjMzm slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Marianna Hunt<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Marianna\u00a0Hunt is a freelance journalist who writes about cycling, wine and travel. 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Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">If it&#8217;s too hot to ride, then it&#8217;s the perfect time to wash your bike. Get 40% off Muc-Off cleaning kit with this Amazon Prime Day cycling deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwb67Bu8Uk5LBcEeSodja4-600-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwb67Bu8Uk5LBcEeSodja4-600-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwb67Bu8Uk5LBcEeSodja4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwb67Bu8Uk5LBcEeSodja4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zwb67Bu8Uk5LBcEeSodja4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best gravel shoes 2026: All the top options for every kind of gravel cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France\u2019s eleven most marginal gains &#8211; The most comically minuscule upgrades on the world\u2019s fastest bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How much does a Tour de France bike cost?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tech randoms from the Tour de France \u2013 Techy, silly and curious finds from the biggest race in the world<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/twaJLm3YUz6YKrJA2tBTvm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Specialized&#8217;s S-Works Recon Evo are great shoes, but they come at a great expense<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cSLRkDK3TjtDuUh7dZy2jB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to choose Halfords road cycling shoes for comfort, efficiency and performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZJahVPMvGwMj9NetKqDxAN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Helmets<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Design UAE Team Emirates-XRG\u2019s next helmet and you could win a trip to the 2027 UAE Tour<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Rapha Summer Sale is offering better than half price savings \u2013 here are my 15 best picks from the Men&#8217;s and Women&#8217;s ranges<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yL4sPbtPKgYyhi4Z5vbWJ6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We are closely monitoring professional cycling&#8217; \u2013 Could former Tour de France sponsor Nike make a comeback to the sport?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vjzAmVdc4uKZzUWPVcQKoB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Le Col Summer Sale has landed just in time for peak riding season \u2013 Grab up to 60% off premium cycling apparel and upgrade your summer kit for less<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2wvJXAZx8XAuBYiGHHys4j-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sweet Protection Tucker III 2Vi review: Surprisingly airy and promises great aero<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Quoc M Pro Lace cycling shoes review: Same fantastic styling, but with improved foot retention and a lower price<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oJaiMJEeVaHpDLaErA2yuE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What does it take to kit out a WorldTour cycling team? We go behind-the-scenes on EF Pro Cycling&#8217;s wind tunnel testing<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YQzwn7uhNbE9iKkJ3uqmCU-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar has a million dollar Richard Mille watch for the Tour de France, but what are the chances of him actually wearing it?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pinarello-Q36.5 launch limited edition kit for Tour de France as team leader Tom Pidcock returns to race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/w2yKVk6YqjVoyao7mRTdRT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New Prologo MIG AIR CPC and MIG CPC gloves ensure aerodynamics, fit and comfort<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/didDWkuxCx3NhnzuvisdbR-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Leadville nobody knew&#8217; \u2013 Revised course eliminates final &#8216;gut punch&#8217; of Powerline climb but Columbine and elevation keep you humble<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkNBfv8UpN2da7mxUPFFNn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A once-in-a-career kind of thing&#8217; 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Accessories\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Used bibs, \u00a32 jerseys, and fake Rapha wares \u2013 Inside the wild west of buying second-hand cycling kit<\/h1>\n<div class=\"kiosq-member-label\" data-component-name=\"Article:Hero:KiosqPaywallLabels\"><span class=\"kiosq-member-label-text\"><br \/>\nMEMBER EXCLUSIVE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMarianna Hunt <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-18T15:37:45Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n18 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Grabbing a bargain, or wasting your time? Marianna Hunt delves into the increasingly popular world of second-hand cycling kit, where the steals are, and how to avoid getting scammed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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It&#8217;s particularly lucrative when the item has a fault, he adds, as it means you have more negotiating power with the seller.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b364e-9b0f-11f1-9202-a7dac038eef4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to Sisson, you benefit from the fact people take up cycling as a hobby then give up a few months later and want to sell their gear. &#8220;Also, cyclists always want new kit: it&#8217;s like women going on the red carpet who won&#8217;t wear the same dress twice,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;s not the only one doing it either. Popular second-hand retail app Vinted now has a dedicated cycling section, where you can buy jerseys for as little as \u00a32 as well as jackets, shoes, gloves, and even bib shorts for a fraction of their shop price. Some are used, others are brand new \u2013 often with tags still intact. On eBay too, a quick search for &#8216;used cycling jersey&#8217; spits out more than 70,000 results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"2\" id=\"elk-c9f1cbdc-9b12-11f1-a326-7fab03635e38\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 2<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CksWmdaD5nxLHq6yW5tnKN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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Reddit threads are full of anecdotes (not restricted to cycling gear) about jackets arriving covered in pet fur, shorts stained by period blood, and even some trousers that arrived with a worn pair of pants inside. 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So how do you navigate this emerging Wild West of buying second-hand cycling gear online?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How to avoid getting scammed <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b373e-9b0f-11f1-a7ff-5f756f97cbd4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson recommends cyclists avoid buying on-trend brands like Rapha or Pas Normal Studios, as those are the designs he believes are being faked the most.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve seen a massive increase in the amount of Rapha stuff that&#8217;s supposedly new with tags. If you go onto AliExpress or Temu, you&#8217;ll find a load of copies of them [Rapha items],&#8221; he says. &#8220;The copies have gotten so good that even if things are listed new with tags, you don&#8217;t know if you&#8217;re getting the real deal. 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I&#8217;m sure the top itself is great\u2026 but I&#8217;m just not 100% convinced it is a Rapha product.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He suggests sticking to &#8216;heritage&#8217; brands, like Castelli, Santini and Sportful \u2013 companies that make high-quality gear but are not suddenly booming in popularity like the trending labels.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Artg48p9S739SfACBmSFAE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The Rapha Summer Sale is offering better than half price savings \u2013 here are my 15 best picks from the Men&#8217;s and Women&#8217;s ranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNEqZGWskvCieMhQikPCnD-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sNEqZGWskvCieMhQikPCnD-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Best cycling socks 2026: Breathable, fashionable, and well-made summer options for your feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ZcjUyVMvJLbCRS9mjiX5G-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ZcjUyVMvJLbCRS9mjiX5G-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Always wear your gloves&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas has some cycling advice, but why has hand protection gone out of fashion?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I never tend to buy anything from a seller with no reviews or ratings. If someone has one thing listed and no reviews, I avoid it,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;Whereas, if someone&#8217;s taken the time to post seven or eight pictures, I think it&#8217;s more likely to be real. Plus, if there are creases on the clothes, it seems more real to me. It&#8217;s clear someone&#8217;s just pulled it out of the cupboard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Many brands, including Castelli, now have guides on their websites showing how to identify genuine products.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c9f1ccf4-9b12-11f1-9088-0df2c8c70240\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1580-80.png.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1580-80.png.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1440-80.png.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1280-80.png.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i39ihHtRBNQimPsy7Mxu8c-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Castelli)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c9f1cd6c-9b12-11f1-87e7-6b79f35bca5d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When trying to work out if an item is authentic, try looking at the zip. Many premium brands will have their logo on there. Also, check the internal care label. Is it clearly printed, in coherent English with correct spelling? Is the material high-quality and does it match the materials the brand normally uses? Small details, like helpful concealed pockets and reflective elements, can also suggest a genuine product as opposed to a cheap fake.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dan Pettitt from Wiltshire, who runs cycling YouTube channel @d.pettitt, has also saved thousands of pounds buying second-hand cycling kit online. &#8220;One of my best finds was a Gore-Tex waterproof jacket for around \u00a340 that would have been well over \u00a3200 new. I&#8217;ve also picked up Pas Normal Studios jerseys for under \u00a350 that originally retailed for more than \u00a3150,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While his experience has generally been very positive, he too warns that buyers need to be careful.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Always keep payment within Vinted rather than moving the conversation elsewhere,&#8221; he advises. &#8220;Inspect everything as soon as it arrives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vinted offers a Buyer Protection guarantee, which promises to refund you if your order doesn&#8217;t arrive, if the item is damaged in transit, or if it&#8217;s very different to how it was described. However, you only have two days after the item arrives to report any issues, so don&#8217;t leave it sitting unopened.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While Pettitt uses Vinted for clothing, he has also bought bike parts and other products used via Facebook Marketplace. The one thing he would never buy used, however, is a helmet. &#8220;You don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s been dropped or damaged,&#8221; he explains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Similarly, on online forums like Reddit, many cyclists seem game for buying and selling a whole host of kit items \u2013 the main exception being used bib shorts. As one commenter put it: &#8220;Used bibs gross me out, even if you did wear something underneath.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-bag-a-bargain-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How to bag a bargain <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b381a-9b0f-11f1-af4e-e1afb1907f8a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When trying to bag a bargain, being specific with searches can help. Looking for a brand and\/or collection name can bring up more precise results than simply searching for &#8216;cycling jersey&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flip side, you can occasionally do well with a general search if someone who doesn&#8217;t know they have a valuable item lists it without a brand name or details. Identify it&#8217;s a steal from the photos and you could be on to a winner.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pettitt adds: &#8220;Save your searches so you&#8217;re notified when new items are listed, especially if you&#8217;re looking for a particular brand. And don&#8217;t be afraid to negotiate or bundle several items together to get a better price.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sisson suggests snapping something up immediately if it&#8217;s &#8220;a drop dead good price&#8221; (and you&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s not fake). But, if not, waiting around can pay dividends, as sellers can become desperate to offload items. &#8220;Some things will sit in my favourites for a few months, then I&#8217;ll think about dropping in a cheeky bid,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It can also work to buy kit for the opposite season that you&#8217;re in. Sisson often buys winter clothes in summer when everyone else is looking for summer jerseys and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Getting new gear for a great price is no use if it doesn&#8217;t fit you. &#8220;Sizing in cycling can be inconsistent, but that&#8217;s more of a brand issue than a second-hand one,&#8221; Pettitt says. &#8220;I&#8217;ve bought a few items that ended up being too small, but I then resold them on the platform.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4ac9a53e-9b15-11f1-906e-8386de38b5a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FraJcA6mRSbaYvBKTfGgcA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c9f1cdee-9b12-11f1-aee1-21f6810a206b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The best tactic is usually to stick with brands you already know where possible, he recommends. If you&#8217;re trying something new, look up the original product page for sizing guidance, read reviews, or ask someone of a similar build what size they wear.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On a Reddit thread of cyclists sharing tips about buying second-hand kit, one commenter warned: &#8220;There are tons of men&#8217;s Sidi shoes on eBay listed as women&#8217;s. If you have extremely narrow feet like I do, it matters a lot. Women&#8217;s Sidis are stamped with a W on the tongue. Most sellers don&#8217;t know that, they see a smaller men&#8217;s shoe and just list it in the women&#8217;s section.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even so, many riders are very positive in online forums about the experience of buying used kit online compared with more traditional avenues, like second-hand shops. The same commenter wrote: &#8220;There&#8217;s a second-hand outdoor gear store in my city but unfortunately it sucks\u2026the place is stacked up like a hoarder house. He&#8217;s got crumbling 30-year-old bibs being held together with petrified grundle sweat priced at $70. I don&#8217;t even want to touch some of the stuff, much less buy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wear-and-care-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wear and care <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f73b3900-9b0f-11f1-ab23-df7090201577\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ultimately, though, it&#8217;s not just about bagging a bargain. 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