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Old 11-26-09 | 03:25 AM
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The nipple problem

Alright, so this is a bit of a strange question, but I find that the cycling/activewear shirts/jerseys that I buy tend to show my nipples pretty clearly, even if it's not that cold out. Sometimes I layer up my long-sleeve jersey with a sleeveless base layer underneath, but then it sometimes gets too warm (although I'm sure in the coming months I won't be saying this).

Any tips/tricks on how to avoid the nipple problem?
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Old 11-26-09 | 03:30 AM
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Consider them an asset rather than an embarrassment.
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Old 11-26-09 | 07:45 AM
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Old 11-26-09 | 08:03 AM
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Tape.
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Old 11-26-09 | 08:10 AM
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A tape bra, mine works perfectly.
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Old 11-26-09 | 08:16 AM
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Old 11-26-09 | 08:22 AM
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Problem? Nipples are good.
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Old 11-26-09 | 09:05 AM
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Old 11-26-09 | 09:38 AM
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who cares? if anyone stares just start rubbing them.
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Old 11-26-09 | 10:48 AM
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Assuming your a guy, really just don't ever think about it again. If you're a girl, well, still no big deal really, but if it really bothers you, tape or a bra. We all have nipples though, and it's not a secret.
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Old 11-26-09 | 10:57 AM
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Imagine my surprise this was not about wheel building.

BTW, why do men have nipples?
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Old 11-26-09 | 11:24 AM
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Obviously aerodynamically this poses a big problem, the irregular flow around the nipples increases the drag dramatically and I too recommend tape to smooth things out. Otherwise don't buy these jerseys, you don't HAVE TO ride in the most skin tight gear.
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Old 11-26-09 | 12:49 PM
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Smear 'em with a little vasoline. If that doesn't work then tape 'em.


BTW if you are a female between the ages of 18-35, I could offer even more help if you would send a few pics of the offending region.
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Old 11-26-09 | 01:00 PM
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Smear 'em with a little vasoline. If that doesn't work then tape 'em.
Seems that putting tape on top of vaseline would just cause the tape to fall off.
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Old 11-26-09 | 01:45 PM
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Seems that putting tape on top of vaseline would just cause the tape to fall off.
I meant tape without the vasoline. Obviously if the tape were applied post vasoline application, it would cause catastrophic tape failure.
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Old 11-26-09 | 02:35 PM
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Imagine my surprise this was not about wheel building.

BTW, why do men have nipples?
To disprove the Intelligent Design theory of evolution.

Along with G telling the Jews that the foreskin had been a bit of a cock-up
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Old 11-26-09 | 02:39 PM
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BTW, why do men have nipples?
We're all female at first
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Old 11-26-09 | 02:57 PM
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Cold nipples a problem ?

Find a company that makes a jersey with little airplane propellers...
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Old 11-26-09 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pedalpedalpedal
Alright, so this is a bit of a strange question, but I find that the cycling/activewear shirts/jerseys that I buy tend to show my nipples pretty clearly, even if it's not that cold out. Sometimes I layer up my long-sleeve jersey with a sleeveless base layer underneath, but then it sometimes gets too warm (although I'm sure in the coming months I won't be saying this).

Any tips/tricks on how to avoid the nipple problem?
I think I saw this or something similar on a Seinfeld episode.
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Old 11-26-09 | 06:00 PM
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I'm a guy, and i know it's not really a big deal... I guess I'm being a bit self-conscious. Gah now I'm embarrassed for even posting this.



Originally Posted by Chilled
I think I saw this or something similar on a Seinfeld episode.
The one where Elaine is wearing a white shirt at her Xmas party, and they take a picture and then everyone is talking about how they could see her nipple?
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Old 11-26-09 | 07:04 PM
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I like it when my nipples stick out! (sorry, I didn't have anything important to add to this thread, but I didn't want to miss out!)
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Old 11-26-09 | 07:29 PM
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totally thought this was going to be about spoke nipples.
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Old 11-26-09 | 10:50 PM
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I cover mine with tire patches.

Not really.

Just wear your nipple-enhancing jerseys with pride.
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Old 11-27-09 | 12:46 AM
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Imagine my surprise this was not about wheel building.
Originally Posted by newbeat
totally thought this was going to be about spoke nipples.
Same here! I grinned inside when I read the title, clicked on it expecting a discussion about some spoke issue with human nipple jokes sprinkled throughout, realized it was about human nipples, was amused guessing the OP is a girl, found the still present nipple jokes funny, and finally learned that the OP is a male. What a twisty path of comedy!
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Old 11-27-09 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by pedalpedalpedal
I'm a guy, and i know it's not really a big deal... I guess I'm being a bit self-conscious. Gah now I'm embarrassed for even posting this.
Well, I just lost interest.



The one where Elaine is wearing a white shirt at her Xmas party, and they take a picture and then everyone is talking about how they could see her nipple?
Actually, Kramer had taken Christmas pictures for Elaine and a nipple was exposed.

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