spandex is a privlage not a right.
11-23-10, 03:58 PM
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Some things are just rude to wear in public.
Speedos, men in daisy dukes, and large people in spandex being a few.
Yea, it tends to be more comfortable to have the boys supported, but put some shorts on or something. Let the tight tights be for women going to yoga, strippers, and the cycling super heroes.
I rock cargo shorts over "tights" without a pad when touring, works perfect and spares folks the mental scarring.
I wear boxer-briefs for regular stuff, and even for rides around 30 miles without issue, and I sweat a lot more more than the average man.
HTFU (not really, just have some compassion for fellow man.)
Also, if you're riding in full kit, and not being paid to, you're falling into a fad, much like a hipster, just with different clothes.
Speedos, men in daisy dukes, and large people in spandex being a few.
Yea, it tends to be more comfortable to have the boys supported, but put some shorts on or something. Let the tight tights be for women going to yoga, strippers, and the cycling super heroes.
I rock cargo shorts over "tights" without a pad when touring, works perfect and spares folks the mental scarring.
I wear boxer-briefs for regular stuff, and even for rides around 30 miles without issue, and I sweat a lot more more than the average man.
HTFU (not really, just have some compassion for fellow man.)
Also, if you're riding in full kit, and not being paid to, you're falling into a fad, much like a hipster, just with different clothes.
11-25-10, 10:43 AM
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As a big guy I have had my share of finger pointers when I am riding... Now I just stay focused on not getting hit by a car and ignore them... If they don't like the way I look, that is their issue 
Here was my progression;
-Gym shorts and t-shirt - butt hurt constantly and my clothes would be soaked from sweat
-Cycling shorts covered by gym shorts with a t-shirt - butt did not hurt as much and the chafing was decreased
-Bibs/gym shorts with T shirt - cars passing by appreciated it since my crack was not on display - Bibs gave me acne on my shoulders and nipple rub-raw
-Bibs/gymshorts with riding shirt - Tried 2 different shirts.. not cut for clydes... very unflattering... got more comments about the shirt than the shorts.
-Now I primarily ride in riding shorts, under-armor shirt. The shirt does not have pockets, but it a lot more comfortable than logo'd out riding shirts.
-When it is cold I add leg extenders under my shorts, long sleeve under-armor shirt and a Nike Dri-Fit jacket over that. (and a Dri-Fit beanie and Dri-Fit gloves)
Once I get in better shape that will probably change again
Here was my progression;-Gym shorts and t-shirt - butt hurt constantly and my clothes would be soaked from sweat
-Cycling shorts covered by gym shorts with a t-shirt - butt did not hurt as much and the chafing was decreased
-Bibs/gym shorts with T shirt - cars passing by appreciated it since my crack was not on display - Bibs gave me acne on my shoulders and nipple rub-raw
-Bibs/gymshorts with riding shirt - Tried 2 different shirts.. not cut for clydes... very unflattering... got more comments about the shirt than the shorts.
-Now I primarily ride in riding shorts, under-armor shirt. The shirt does not have pockets, but it a lot more comfortable than logo'd out riding shirts.
-When it is cold I add leg extenders under my shorts, long sleeve under-armor shirt and a Nike Dri-Fit jacket over that. (and a Dri-Fit beanie and Dri-Fit gloves)
Once I get in better shape that will probably change again
12-01-10, 02:43 PM
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Some things are just rude to wear in public.
Speedos, men in daisy dukes, and large people in spandex being a few.
Yea, it tends to be more comfortable to have the boys supported, but put some shorts on or something. Let the tight tights be for women going to yoga, strippers, and the cycling super heroes.
I rock cargo shorts over "tights" without a pad when touring, works perfect and spares folks the mental scarring.
I wear boxer-briefs for regular stuff, and even for rides around 30 miles without issue, and I sweat a lot more more than the average man.
HTFU (not really, just have some compassion for fellow man.)
Also, if you're riding in full kit, and not being paid to, you're falling into a fad, much like a hipster, just with different clothes.
Speedos, men in daisy dukes, and large people in spandex being a few.
Yea, it tends to be more comfortable to have the boys supported, but put some shorts on or something. Let the tight tights be for women going to yoga, strippers, and the cycling super heroes.
I rock cargo shorts over "tights" without a pad when touring, works perfect and spares folks the mental scarring.
I wear boxer-briefs for regular stuff, and even for rides around 30 miles without issue, and I sweat a lot more more than the average man.
HTFU (not really, just have some compassion for fellow man.)
Also, if you're riding in full kit, and not being paid to, you're falling into a fad, much like a hipster, just with different clothes.
12-02-10, 08:13 AM
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Some things are just rude to wear in public.
Speedos, men in daisy dukes, and large people in spandex being a few.
Yea, it tends to be more comfortable to have the boys supported, but put some shorts on or something. Let the tight tights be for women going to yoga, strippers, and the cycling super heroes.
I rock cargo shorts over "tights" without a pad when touring, works perfect and spares folks the mental scarring.
I wear boxer-briefs for regular stuff, and even for rides around 30 miles without issue, and I sweat a lot more more than the average man.
HTFU (not really, just have some compassion for fellow man.)
Also, if you're riding in full kit, and not being paid to, you're falling into a fad, much like a hipster, just with different clothes.
Speedos, men in daisy dukes, and large people in spandex being a few.
Yea, it tends to be more comfortable to have the boys supported, but put some shorts on or something. Let the tight tights be for women going to yoga, strippers, and the cycling super heroes.
I rock cargo shorts over "tights" without a pad when touring, works perfect and spares folks the mental scarring.
I wear boxer-briefs for regular stuff, and even for rides around 30 miles without issue, and I sweat a lot more more than the average man.
HTFU (not really, just have some compassion for fellow man.)
Also, if you're riding in full kit, and not being paid to, you're falling into a fad, much like a hipster, just with different clothes.
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