Comfortable belt?
02-12-12, 09:34 AM
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Comfortable belt?
My wide leather jeans belts do not feel optimal for commuting. Anyone found an especially comfortable kind of belt?
02-12-12, 10:53 AM
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I use some sort of woven/braided/stretchy material belt, and can't find a link at the moment.
Short of a total wardrobe change for the commute, maybe try suspenders?
Short of a total wardrobe change for the commute, maybe try suspenders?
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Doc: "Well, then don't do that."
Seriously, an adage that's served me well in cycle-commuting is to never commute in my work clothes or work in my commuting clothes. In 25 years of cycle-commuting I've never worn a belt. Shorts, yes. Jeans? Yes. Early on. Once discovering the comfort of cycle specific clothing and closeouts that was it for street clothes on my bike(s).
02-12-12, 04:15 PM
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Patient: "Doc, it hurts when I do that."
Doc: "Well, then don't do that."
Seriously, an adage that's served me well in cycle-commuting is to never commute in my work clothes or work in my commuting clothes. In 25 years of cycle-commuting I've never worn a belt. Shorts, yes. Jeans? Yes. Early on. Once discovering the comfort of cycle specific clothing and closeouts that was it for street clothes on my bike(s).
Doc: "Well, then don't do that."
Seriously, an adage that's served me well in cycle-commuting is to never commute in my work clothes or work in my commuting clothes. In 25 years of cycle-commuting I've never worn a belt. Shorts, yes. Jeans? Yes. Early on. Once discovering the comfort of cycle specific clothing and closeouts that was it for street clothes on my bike(s).
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cycling bibs. Solves everything. Wear shorts over them if you dont like the way you look or if you care what other people think.
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Why don't you Jethro Bodine it and use a piece of rope?
02-12-12, 04:46 PM
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Look for stretch belt. I am using one by Dockers for more semi-casual stuff. Acceptable over all.
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:facepalm: So that's what I described earlier is called- a stretch belt.
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I like my CycleDog Belt made out of an inner tube. I have the one with the reflective strip. It's a great belt, reflective, has a bottle opener on it, and reflects your love, craze, or obsession for anything bike related.
02-13-12, 09:45 AM
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Mountain bike shorts do not need a belt.
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Patient: "Doc, it hurts when I do that."
Doc: "Well, then don't do that."
Seriously, an adage that's served me well in cycle-commuting is to never commute in my work clothes or work in my commuting clothes. In 25 years of cycle-commuting I've never worn a belt. Shorts, yes. Jeans? Yes. Early on. Once discovering the comfort of cycle specific clothing and closeouts that was it for street clothes on my bike(s).
Doc: "Well, then don't do that."
Seriously, an adage that's served me well in cycle-commuting is to never commute in my work clothes or work in my commuting clothes. In 25 years of cycle-commuting I've never worn a belt. Shorts, yes. Jeans? Yes. Early on. Once discovering the comfort of cycle specific clothing and closeouts that was it for street clothes on my bike(s).
I'm not going to put on cycling clothes for five miles.
02-13-12, 09:58 AM
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If the OP is riding long enough to sense discomfort with a belt and jeans, perhaps it is a sign that more athletic clothing might be a better choice. If the OP's commute is short and/or casual, I'd say loosen the belt a notch for the ride in and call it good. It is natural for he abdomen to "paunch" on a bike, so taking the belt out a touch should do the trick.
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Must take long to change out of bike clothes. I clocked myself this morning. 2 minutes. Cut into my reading time a lot. 
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For me it just isn't worth it. I just don't feel all that much added comfort with cycling clothing.
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Braided leather belts are more flexible and have more give, plus they look nice. Look for a narrower one.
