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Do you wear cycling specific clothing?
Do you wear cycling specific clothing (excluding shoes, gloves and helmet) regularly for rides?
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I find my cycling-specific clothing to be the most comfortable type of clothing for riding. I just have to remember that like gravity, the "strengths" decreases as an inverse square of the distance I am from my bike.
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Always.
I tried commuting in jeans during the winter but found it to be uncomfortable.
On my weekend rides I always wear bibs and a jersey - NO T-shirts.
I tried commuting in jeans during the winter but found it to be uncomfortable.
On my weekend rides I always wear bibs and a jersey - NO T-shirts.
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You bet, I use to use cotton tees but that's archaic when you consider sweat sticking to it. Today's cycling clothes is way more comfortable so it make sense.
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Just started wearing cycling clothes...big difference!
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of course. As an under 1 year newb, I learned last weekend the wisdom of short sleeves, as popular as the 'tank' styles are for women. Ouch. But then, a great excuse to buy a couple of new jerseys! Pearl Izumi outlet about 20 minutes away. Got 2005 sample jerseys at about 30% off...
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Yes, both for my commute and my weekend rides. I've been riding in biking clothes for over 25 years. I wouldn't consider dressing for a bike ride any other way.
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Yes, of course! My cycling specific clothing is my favorite clothing!
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yeah, I"m fat and out of shape and my ass needs all the help it can get, plus I'm more safely-conscious now, so the padded Sugoi shorts and bright yellow jersey (and helmet!) are what I'm riding in these days.
And face it, jersey pockets are handy!
And face it, jersey pockets are handy!
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I would have to say no.
When I ride to school it's a short commute(<15mi) and I really don't want have to change clothes every morning.
When I ride to school it's a short commute(<15mi) and I really don't want have to change clothes every morning.
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Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Shorter, non-"workout" rides (errands, taking the kids for a quick spin in the trailer, etc.): no. Longer or more "serious" rides: almost always. I find cycling jerseys (the kind with pockets in the back, but not the kind with crazy-ass logos and whatnot) and bib tights are the most comfortable. I would not want to be wearing jeans and a T-shirt for a 50-mile ride! HOWEVER: when I dismount the bike, I find the tights to be extremely uncomfortable, so they come off shortly after the ride ceases.
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Originally Posted by 'nother
I find cycling jerseys (the kind with pockets in the back, but not the kind with crazy-ass logos and whatnot) and bib tights are the most comfortable.
... more comfortable than this?
Are you talking about physical or mental comfort?
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Where can you get that Oscar the Grouch jersey?
I want one.
I want one.
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Originally Posted by forum*rider
Where can you get that Oscar the Grouch jersey?
I want one.
I want one.
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Oscar The Grouch rules!!!!
I think at certain times fashions were influenced by cycling, "knickerbockers" are ideally suiting to cycling, and I remember the trousers with very small-diameter cuffs in the 1980s, capris may have been influenced by cycling, or simply a high tide, not sure. When gas is $5 a gallon I expect to see a lot of everyday fashions that just happen to be good for bike riding.
I think at certain times fashions were influenced by cycling, "knickerbockers" are ideally suiting to cycling, and I remember the trousers with very small-diameter cuffs in the 1980s, capris may have been influenced by cycling, or simply a high tide, not sure. When gas is $5 a gallon I expect to see a lot of everyday fashions that just happen to be good for bike riding.
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I am so getting that.
All the riders around here in their team kit and with their serious expressions are just begging to be passed by someone wearing one of those
All the riders around here in their team kit and with their serious expressions are just begging to be passed by someone wearing one of those
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Originally Posted by forum*rider
I am so getting that.
All the riders around here in their team kit and with their serious expressions are just begging to be passed by someone wearing one of those
All the riders around here in their team kit and with their serious expressions are just begging to be passed by someone wearing one of those
I really want a jersey with this on the front
And this on back.
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I saw a place that did custom jerseys, but they probably weren't high quality, and they cost a lot...
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I ride in full gear when I race BMX, and bike shorts and a jersey on the MTB. I like the plain jerseys, like a solid color Fox, and I troll ebay looking for Rock Shox Garb. Their retro "Bowling Shirt" styling appeals to me. After a 4 hour ride today, I mowed the lawn in baggy MTB shorts and a short sleeve jersey. Dork pride at its best.
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I ride bike specific cloths on every ride. Some ask why. Because I can. However I do not wear replicas of team kits. I keep it simple, visible and comfortable. Functionality is more important to me that looks. I do like Oscar The Grouch though
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Originally Posted by Machka
Yes, of course! My cycling specific clothing is my favorite clothing!
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Has to be cycle specific... and actually for me now unless on the trainer bibs...
Of course I race and it is 90 percent of the time team kit...
Of course I race and it is 90 percent of the time team kit...
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I just wear regular store bought capris or knickerbokers, and a regular shirt. I don't want to look like a super-fit bicycle rider if I happen to stop for coffee. If it's cold, I wear bike shorts under the capris to prevent a chilly breeze!