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Old 02-17-12 | 01:21 AM
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Bikes: 1973 Mercian Pro, 1972-73 Peugeot Track, 1983 Lotus Competition, Early 1970s Bottecchia Pro/Giro, 2000 Bob Jackson Special Tourist, 2011 Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen; 1996 Franklin custom

Originally Posted by gerv
$140?

I've been alternating between an old pair of jeans and old Target running pants. In winter, I add wind-blocking rain pants.

People say jeans are terrible on a bike, but if you slide them low enough, I have no problem. And very durable too.
Jeans=good. Get a size larger and use suspenders. I swear people are less likely to run you down than if you're wearing lycra--the guys in the huge pickup trucks think you might be one of them with a suspended drivers license. Look like the people in the cars--they won't hate you as much if you dress like they do. If you feel it's necessary, wear bike shorts under them.

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