Originally Posted by
oboeguy
Read again what my man wrote -- there's no suggestion of any sort. Wearing a suit (or whatever a "grownup" wears?) on a bike in NYC is only going to be comfortable for a few weeks in the Spring and Fall.
I did suggest it in my subsequent post, so I'm willing to go with the initially unfounded accusation.
BarracksSi, what would you suggest I do if I need to look like a grownup at work and it's raining, or sleeting, or snowing, or 95% humid outside? Or if it's a month during which those conditions are likely, and the weather report is often wrong? Those are the likely conditions during a good chunk of the year in NYC.
The simplest, most obvious answer is "Wear different clothes on the commute."
Do you have some issue with my choosing bike-specific clothes? In the conditions I described, they're vastly more comfortable and weather-appropriate than briefs, jeans, and a polo shirt and jacket.
This will be true for most people who subscribe to the New York Times.