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I very much cycle on a tight budget. I did quite a bit of running, so had a lot of running clothes, that I just repurposed for cycling. I have a few long sleeve fleece tops from Decathlon that are really good. "Kalenji warm long sleeved running t-shirt" the Neon Yellow is good hi-vis. Bit warm for the current hot weather, but great in the cold.
I also got a really cheap pair of lycra running shorts from a random brand called AmzSport - they have lasted quite well. I wear them with an old pair of running shorts, because I don't like feeling exposed in lycra!
For lights, I got a set of Cycleafer bike lights. I find them bright enough for the winter canal path cycling I do. Definitely not as bright as some of the lights recommended on here, but they were sub £20 for front and rear lights.
What's up with the Hope?
I don't think you can get a better bracket.
Relatively recently upgraded to an R4+ as I noticed they were no longer supporting the R4 and I have to send some batteries back for wire changes, but I have been running the District+ for almost a decade.
I have a Cateye AMPP 800 (reviewed here) which I'm very happy with. You should be able to get that for less than £40. Previously I had a AMPP 500 which I didn't think was quite bright enough for unlit country lanes. There's also the AMPP 1100 which is not much more than the 800 and should be a bit brighter.
Lezyne 1500 XXL Super Drive - nice and bright for dark lanes, but "rubber" integrated hbar mount doesnt look replaceable and is the wrong mix of easily removable and theft-proof - not one I'd subject to daily on/off wear.
in country dark, I ran dynohub, Niterider usb (got stolen) and CandBseen battery system (company now defunct, I think).
You've been looking at those pesky Road.cc RRP reviews, haven't you? The Hummvees can be got for less than £50. Even less of you shop around in your size.
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Endura/Hummvee-Short-with-Liner/ZPFA?s=...
You sound more like you want baggy, rather than aero? Can't decide if you're worried about money or not - them Exposure lights ain't cheap.
I was a desk jockey when I commuted, so could safely charge up USB lights at work - can you? It's another faff to remove them for anti-theft purposes. The most reliable light, if you don't mind/ can internally route wires, is from a dynohub - it doesn't get forgotten, not charged, is rarely stolen.
My Hummvees most be an earlier marque and hopefully they've now fixed the rather rough material that I found irritated the skin above my knee after a time. The detachable liner is very nice, but a faff for the busy commuter. The longs are brilliant all rounders.
base layers and gloves from Planet X - but stock is variable as ever. Mountain Warehouse are now one of the most accessible High Street sellers with some basic cycling kit.