I'm a bike shorts virgin no more...
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I'm a bike shorts virgin no more...
That's right -- I gave it up this afternoon. Bought me a $50 pair of Canari shock absorbing, saddle pressure relieving, pure comfort (says so right on the label!) men's black HNS gel baggy cycling shorts. I have no idea what HNS stands for.
Also stopped at Target for several Champion Duo Dry t-shirt jerseys, which promise to wick and speed evaporation while helping me keep cool and dry, all at the great price of $9.99 each. Even got one sleeveless. My oh my.
I'm stylin' now!
Also stopped at Target for several Champion Duo Dry t-shirt jerseys, which promise to wick and speed evaporation while helping me keep cool and dry, all at the great price of $9.99 each. Even got one sleeveless. My oh my.
I'm stylin' now!
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I've yet to cross that theshold Mr.Target HUH ? That's really inexpensive! Actually I ought to be ordering shorts and jerseys now,instead of being here. By the way, post of the footware,big guys or wide feet guys have difficulty with shoes .
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Bought me men's black gel baggy cycling shorts....Also stopped at Target for several Champion Duo Dry t-shirt jerseys!
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Have you worn the gel shorts yet?
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
.............. I have no idea what HNS stands for......................
I'm stylin' now!
I'm stylin' now!
He Never Stands now that his shorts are sooooooo comfy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The women's version is SNS!
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Originally Posted by dendawg
Get a cycling jersey. Those back pockets are real handy.
Where were you when I needed you 24 hours ago?
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I've got three of the Champion jerseys/tops and really like them.
Don't know how they will hold up over time, but the reviews on the runners' forums report that they do well.
Don't know how they will hold up over time, but the reviews on the runners' forums report that they do well.
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
Have you worn the gel shorts yet?
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If they work for you, that's all that matters. Most people seem to prefer a chamois without the gel.
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Originally Posted by dendawg
Get a cycling jersey. Those back pockets are real handy.
Nasbar has some dynamite sales on now with free shipping.
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Fair warning. Never.....never.....never put those shorts through the drier.
Whatever drawbacks gel chamois have with regard to loosing track of their place in life is magnified ten fold in the heat of the drier. Hang them on a line somewhere.
Fortunately they dry real fast.
If your gel all curls up in a new location, you will be the first to let us know.
Danger.....danger Digital Gee (visual here of arms and antenii waving about)
Whatever drawbacks gel chamois have with regard to loosing track of their place in life is magnified ten fold in the heat of the drier. Hang them on a line somewhere.
Fortunately they dry real fast.
If your gel all curls up in a new location, you will be the first to let us know.
Danger.....danger Digital Gee (visual here of arms and antenii waving about)
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DG's review of his first use of padded shorts was a mite more positive than Terrierman's review.
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Some how I'm having a hard time with the combo of 50+ and purchase of first pair of padded shorts. there have been many posts to that effect. I bought my first pair of padded shorts in 1984.
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
Some how I'm having a hard time with the combo of 50+ and purchase of first pair of padded shorts. there have been many posts to that effect. I bought my first pair of padded shorts in 1984.
The reason so many of us reluctantly took up cycling shorts at relatively "old" ages, is the cheap, plastic, crap saddles that most manufacturers put on their bikes nowadays. I think somebody in the marketing dept. said, "If we make the saddles uncomfortable enough, people will have to buy $50 shorts just to be able to ride them. We'll make a fortune selling high-dollar shorts."
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Originally Posted by NotAsFat
Back in the 70s, when I did my "early" riding, bike manufacturers put reasonably decent leather saddles on all but their cheapest bikes. The stock saddle on my old Volkscycle was good for a half-century in blue jeans.
The reason so many of us reluctantly took up cycling shorts at relatively "old" ages, is the cheap, plastic, crap saddles that most manufacturers put on their bikes nowadays. I think somebody in the marketing dept. said, "If we make the saddles uncomfortable enough, people will have to buy $50 shorts just to be able to ride them. We'll make a fortune selling high-dollar shorts."
The reason so many of us reluctantly took up cycling shorts at relatively "old" ages, is the cheap, plastic, crap saddles that most manufacturers put on their bikes nowadays. I think somebody in the marketing dept. said, "If we make the saddles uncomfortable enough, people will have to buy $50 shorts just to be able to ride them. We'll make a fortune selling high-dollar shorts."
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A word of warning here-Those Shorts will not be that comfy unless you take the phone and wallet out of the back pockets and put them in the rear pockets of your cycling tops. What colour were the tops by the way?
We have yet to see apic of you riding the bike- so Find a Friend- If you can- to give us an action shot of you riding past in your new cycling gear.
We have yet to see apic of you riding the bike- so Find a Friend- If you can- to give us an action shot of you riding past in your new cycling gear.
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Originally Posted by dendawg
Get a cycling jersey. Those back pockets are real handy.
This is all great fun, Gary! You're going to have the best summer of you life this year!
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be prepared to get heckled like I did last year...
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Originally Posted by Big Paulie
Also, if you install a zipper across the middle rear pocket, you can ride with your wallet, cell, and keys securely stowed away.
This is all great fun, Gary! You're going to have the best summer of you life this year!
This is all great fun, Gary! You're going to have the best summer of you life this year!
My new shorts aren't the top of the line, but they work for me, at least, so far. And they fit. And I think they'll fit when Mr. Tummy gets a little smaller, too. I tried on a $20 pair that were pathetic.
The shorts also have two pockets, and I may start carrying my cell phone there instead back in the saddle bag. It takes too long to stop, dismount, unzip the saddle bag, and find the phone inside when it's ringing. And it's always one of my daughters calling. Sure, I can call 'em right back, but I'm thinking the side pocket on the shorts may be better.
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+1 for a jersey with the three-pocket back. They are so handy, I've started wearing them for running and dog walking in addition to cycling.
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That's right -- I gave it up this afternoon. Bought me a $50 pair of Canari shock absorbing, saddle pressure relieving, pure comfort (says so right on the label!) men's black HNS gel baggy cycling shorts. I have no idea what HNS stands for.
HNS = Hyper Nuts Sensitivity.
Looks like you got the top of the line.
Don't forget.....These require no underwear...
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Gary,
I found that same brand at Dick,s,$29,baggy style, with thin chamois.The gel shorts,to me, feel like your "holding a load" in the back.
They are opening a new Preformance Shop on Mayfied rd. in greater Cleveland this Tuesday.No more waiting for 3week delivery.
Anyone out there ever shop in one of their stores?Are there in-store specials?
I found that same brand at Dick,s,$29,baggy style, with thin chamois.The gel shorts,to me, feel like your "holding a load" in the back.
They are opening a new Preformance Shop on Mayfied rd. in greater Cleveland this Tuesday.No more waiting for 3week delivery.
Anyone out there ever shop in one of their stores?Are there in-store specials?
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DG......just keep in mind that you are the inheritor of the wisdom from those of us pioneers in cycling comfort who blazed trails in the past. I recall when we would stuff feminine napkins inside our poorly padded wool shorts. The longer the ride, the more napkins. Pretty soon we didn't talk about mileage, we talked about layers. As in, "Whoa, kicked some real butt on that 4 napkin ride" yesterday. Riders used them for tire boots, sweat bands, you name it.
OCP's of that day would dye them to match their jersey. A lot of guys with gnarly shaved legs were seen standing in the feminine products aisle at grocery stores sorting through their choices and were mistakenly labeled as "good husbands". Yeah, right. A lot of guys would be proud showing off or fluttering from a seat stay a signed, used napkin from one of the local cycling heroes. Damn, those were fine times. Just don't be surprized if he starts raggin' on you.
Anyway, if you want to go retro, you might try them out yourself sometime. And if you see some old guy like me riding a retro bike, wool jersey, etc....wish him a fast, 5 layer ride. Just don't be offended if he starts raggin' on you for having one of those "fake" pads.
OCP's of that day would dye them to match their jersey. A lot of guys with gnarly shaved legs were seen standing in the feminine products aisle at grocery stores sorting through their choices and were mistakenly labeled as "good husbands". Yeah, right. A lot of guys would be proud showing off or fluttering from a seat stay a signed, used napkin from one of the local cycling heroes. Damn, those were fine times. Just don't be surprized if he starts raggin' on you.
Anyway, if you want to go retro, you might try them out yourself sometime. And if you see some old guy like me riding a retro bike, wool jersey, etc....wish him a fast, 5 layer ride. Just don't be offended if he starts raggin' on you for having one of those "fake" pads.
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Originally Posted by MNBikeguy
Don't forget.....These require no underwear...