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@BrickMan
I got a compression base top + pant from aldi'/lidl about 2 years ago, think they were about £8 + £12 each? Worn them A LOT and apart from a bit of bobbling around the nipples and elbows they are fine, really warm, fit (me) perfectly with a decent length on the back, washed over and over again and you wouldn't know it.
Also not sure how many they have left but there is a random discount shop in Falkirk knocking out all sizes of Altura Varium softshell /waterproof road/mtb jackets for £39 down from about £130 retail. Worn mine a few times, it is genuine, its not a second (I'm in the textile product business so know mostly what to look for in terms of faults!) its cosy, waterproof/windrpoof, it doesn't weight much and can be packed into rear jersey pocket if needed and it actually allows sweat out*
*This is the first cycling jacket I've ever had that breaths anywhere close to the amount of sweat that can be produced. ONly neg is the upper arms are a bit baggy for road (they flap a bit) unless you have monster dumbbell crafted guns