Originally Posted by
randymoser
I suppose I am spandex intolerant, Apricissimus. I’ve never understood how people can spend so much money on apparel and not wear helmets or pads of any kind. It reminds me of nothing so much as Harley guys spending bug bucks on leather chaps, then going out without a lid.
Just for your future reference, it's for comfort. Lycra makes spending more time in the saddle far more comfortable than regular clothing. But the questions remains (and not just for you): why does anyone care what people wear?