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Old 03-20-04 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by vulgar
I am looking at buying some bike shorts, and was looking for some suggestion. I went and tried on a few pairs today, but nothing really jumped out at me. I am looking at trail shorts or something baggy, I am in no shape to wear spandex. Any suggestions would be great.

James
Problem with the baggies is that they get hung up on the saddle too often. Spandex is not a problem and are a darn sight more comfortable, If you really want to look a prat though, get them in bright lurid colours and in a size that are just a tad too small. The overstretching makes them opaque, and gives the bikers behind you a bloody good reason to overtake you, which improves your fitness and speed as you try to catch them up.
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