I actually get a chuckle out of the "stylin" fully kitted DF riders in spandex. They are lemmings that think they cant turn a wheel without the total kit. At 73 I couldnt care less what other people think about what I wear. As I have stated before I ride a recumbent. I do NOT need spandex and dead goat skins with butt butter. I save a great deal of money by riding in rugby shorts and t-shirts most of which comes from club and rally rides. I ride a comfortable bike and comfortable duds. How ever if the "stylin" types think hugely expensive spandes is necessary to ride a bike more power to them. What ever makes cycling good for them.