Originally Posted by
Yo Spiff
They also tend to be cut a little longer in the back so you don't show plumbers crack as you ride.
The longer cut in back isn't just for covering up the plumbers crack, it also keeps you lower back covered on cold\cool days. Cycling jackets do the same thing. Having cold air on your lower back will get real uncomfortable real quick.
But in the end, wear what ever you like.