what was that? is that all there is? who is this? this is it.

Cycling gloves: $45

Motorcycle gloves: $25

Snowmobile gloves: $25

Batting gloves: $15

Golf glove: $10

Kayaking gloves: $25

Gardening gloves: $4

My hands are cold. I ride a bike. Does that mean I have to buy the $45 Pearl Izumi gloves? They’re nice, they’re made for cyclists. But those Easton batting gloves will work just as well and I can get two pairs of them for ten bucks on eBay. I do appreciate a well made cycling product, however I get more satisfaction from finding an inexpensive quality product designed for another purpose that works great on a bike. The ensemble that gets me through the day is a mish mash. A couple high quality cycling specific items supported by a cast of thrift store items. For example welding caps make great helmet liners, and you can buy one custom made for $6 on eBay. They come in all kinds of NASCAR/pro wrestling color schemes and really stand out in the crowds of cycling caps. Everyone has a Phonak hat, but who has a purple and blue flame covered welding cap? Everyone has a $225 neo-retro Merckx wool jersey, but who wears a Banana Republic striped merino wool sweater they got for 25 cents at a rummage sale? my hands are cold.