Originally Posted by
truman
I think nonbikers see skintight bikewear as pure pretentious foppery when worn outside of a competitive situation..
I'm a pretty serious bike rider but I must admit that I sort of see it that way too, in the back of my mind. It doesn't bother me though, anyone can wear what they like, right? I have to wear a uniform at work, so that's what I wear for commuting - very few heckling or rude driving problems. I must admit that I have never tried any bike specific apparel so can't comment on it's comfort etc, but haven't had any real clothing related problems with what I do wear. I should mention that I'm riding home after midnight pretty regularly too.
Originally Posted by
truman
I suspect their contempt is similar to what I experience when one of those little Civics with the fart-can exhaust extensions and triple spoilers poots past me.
Contempt is too strong a word but I get a laugh out of those too, cause they remind me of high school when we all had the beater muscle cars with bondo warts all over, loud pipes etc - the more things change the more they stay the same!