Originally Posted by
wolfchild
No, cycling clothing won't make you faster...It's all about the rider not the clothes, the stronger the rider the faster they will go...
Also road conditions (hills, rough road, traffic ) and weather conditions ( wind ) have a much greater effect on speed then clothing.
Sounds like you've never tried going faster. Clothing makes a huge difference to speed and power required once you're riding around 20mph.
Tight fitting clothes and an aero riding position will make you much faster but it's a moot point if you're constantly having to stop for lights and traffic. I have a longer commute and probably similar temperatures to the OP and can't imagine riding in long pants in the summer.