Originally Posted by
rydabent
As a bent rider I dont have to buy high priced clothes to protect me from my bike.
I doubt there was anything on that $190 jersey that protected DF riders from their bikes either...
Originally Posted by
rydabent
As I have mentioned before I wear T-shirts, and rugby shorts, both costing $15.
... & those T-shirts probably have no pockets & likely not made of hi-viz, wicking fabric that incorporates functional storage pockets.
Originally Posted by
rydabent
OTOH if some cyclist want to be impressive peacocks, and they have the money, more power to them. At the age of 78 I am not trying to impress anyone.
I haven't tried nor needed to impress anyone for many years. However, whether as a DF rider (road or mtb) or bent rider, I can appreciate some of the peacock's attire:
- hi viz - recent Bicycling Mag articles highlighted how much hi-viz clothing (especially on the parts that move - like legs) help motorists notice us. I recently purchased some knee-high fluorescent socks just to help being seen.
- artistic - many of the designs I see are very interesting / cool. I really wish I could still have that many choices in bent attire
- functional - well designed biking jerseys typically have pockets, often bright colors, wicking fabric & sometimes reflective areas built in (I appreciate all of those things)
I get it that you like to wear T-shirts on your rides but I don't think we need to denigrate the choices of others who make different choices ... Your ongoing attempts to enlighten the DF-riding population about the benefits of bent riding seems to alienate more people than educate.
