I have a different point of view than Jonners in some respects. Firstly - inexpensive stuff from Amazon can be thoroughly adequate. My favourite cycling shorts cost £13.99, I have two pairs of them but they've lasted for ages. I did a 200 mile bike ride in them in 2020 and they were fine. I also have a couple of pairs that I've had a bit longer than those ones, and they are still fine as well.
I would agree that bib shorts stay in place better but they are very awkward if you want to stop for a discreet wee behind a bush so I never wear them.
My helmet cost £8 or something from Tesco and it's thoroughly robust. In all honesty I don't wear one that often. When it's cold I wear a woolly hat and when it's warm and the sun is a bit dazzling I wear a cap. I'm not recommending this approach, but - I have done 32,000 miles on a bike without my head colliding with anything more substantial than a wasp or a twig, so statistically I believe it to be a reasonable policy.
I would agree that bib shorts stay in place better but they are very awkward if you want to stop for a discreet wee behind a bush so I never wear them.
My helmet cost £8 or something from Tesco and it's thoroughly robust. In all honesty I don't wear one that often. When it's cold I wear a woolly hat and when it's warm and the sun is a bit dazzling I wear a cap. I'm not recommending this approach, but - I have done 32,000 miles on a bike without my head colliding with anything more substantial than a wasp or a twig, so statistically I believe it to be a reasonable policy.