T-shirts for riding?
06-09-17, 06:45 PM
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Today I found a couple of very nice fitting polyester sport tee's at Modells for 8 bucks a piece! Very thin material and they are actually cut long with the back being longer. I'm 6'2" with a 43" chest and the large fits perfect for cycling, not snug but a good fit.
As far as washing, shorts and tee's are hand washed after every ride or every other ride and hung to dry which doesn't take long.
As far as washing, shorts and tee's are hand washed after every ride or every other ride and hung to dry which doesn't take long.
06-09-17, 07:48 PM
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Be aware "wick" fabric like polyester smell bad even after washing...and you have to treat it specially to get rid of the funk...you have to wash it separately from normal cloths. You cannot use fabric softener...you cannot use bleach.
I wear mine shirt for multiple days (camping trip)...and it can really reak.
I wear mine shirt for multiple days (camping trip)...and it can really reak.
06-09-17, 10:28 PM
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I recently found some 70/30 poly/cotton Ts on Amazon that are great in moderate weather (70s and 80s F). I bought them in tall so there is plenty of coverage for my lower back and they are just form fitting enough to not flap in the wind, without being clingy. I wouldn't trade a good jersey for one, but at $9 each they make good all-around summer shirts that work for cycling as well.
06-09-17, 10:47 PM
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The vast majority of "bamboo" fabrics are nothing more than rayon. Even though the base chemical comes from bamboo, the fabric is no more "natural" or eco-friendly than any other synthetic. Here is an excerpt from the Federal Trade Commission website:
If you’re interested in environmentally conscious products, you may have looked into bamboo. Bamboo grows quickly and needs little or no pesticides. It is used in a variety of products, from flooring to furniture. But the soft textiles you see labeled ‘bamboo’ don’t contain any part of the bamboo plant. They are made from bamboo that has been processed into rayon using toxic chemicals. When bamboo is processed into rayon, no trace of the original plant is left. Although a bamboo plant can resist the growth of bacteria, there is no evidence that rayon made from processed bamboo is also antibacterial. If a company claims its product is made with bamboo, it should have reliable scientific evidence to show it’s made with bamboo fiber.
06-10-17, 05:51 AM
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My interpretation of the statement "better for cycling than cotton" has nothing to do with its eco-friendliness. I just assumed that statement was regarding the wicking properties of the material over cotton. I could be wrong.
06-10-17, 06:03 AM
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06-10-17, 06:14 AM
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Here's the sad part
The vast majority of "bamboo" fabrics are nothing more than rayon. Even though the base chemical comes from bamboo, the fabric is no more "natural" or eco-friendly than any other synthetic. Here is an excerpt from the Federal Trade Commission website:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/article...bamboo-fabrics
The vast majority of "bamboo" fabrics are nothing more than rayon. Even though the base chemical comes from bamboo, the fabric is no more "natural" or eco-friendly than any other synthetic. Here is an excerpt from the Federal Trade Commission website:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/article...bamboo-fabrics
06-10-17, 06:57 AM
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Here's the sad part
The vast majority of "bamboo" fabrics are nothing more than rayon. Even though the base chemical comes from bamboo, the fabric is no more "natural" or eco-friendly than any other synthetic. Here is an excerpt from the Federal Trade Commission website: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/article...bamboo-fabrics
The vast majority of "bamboo" fabrics are nothing more than rayon. Even though the base chemical comes from bamboo, the fabric is no more "natural" or eco-friendly than any other synthetic. Here is an excerpt from the Federal Trade Commission website: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/article...bamboo-fabrics
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My point was that a lot of marketers are putting pictures of bamboo forests and panda bears on $30 "bamboo" shirts that are really no better, for cycling or the environment, than $7 poly shirts. Hell, I even got suckered into a "hypoallergenic" bamboo pillow for three times what it's worth a few years ago. Nothing wrong with it but it ticked me off to find out what I paid for freakin' rayon because some huckster convinced me that it was a "natural" fiber with nearly mystic qualities. I just want people to know what they're buying.
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Agreed. Pure cotton is generally not a good choice for anything but short casual trips in moderate weather.
My point was that a lot of marketers are putting pictures of bamboo forests and panda bears on $30 "bamboo" shirts that are really no better, for cycling or the environment, than $7 poly shirts. Hell, I even got suckered into a "hypoallergenic" bamboo pillow for three times what it's worth a few years ago. Nothing wrong with it but it ticked me off to find out what I paid for freakin' rayon because some huckster convinced me that it was a "natural" fiber with nearly mystic qualities. I just want people to know what they're buying.
My point was that a lot of marketers are putting pictures of bamboo forests and panda bears on $30 "bamboo" shirts that are really no better, for cycling or the environment, than $7 poly shirts. Hell, I even got suckered into a "hypoallergenic" bamboo pillow for three times what it's worth a few years ago. Nothing wrong with it but it ticked me off to find out what I paid for freakin' rayon because some huckster convinced me that it was a "natural" fiber with nearly mystic qualities. I just want people to know what they're buying.
06-13-17, 12:12 PM
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Kicking' it Dave Stoller style.
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Why would you not wear a proper cycling jersey? The only time I ride in a tshirt is if I'm working on the bike and need to make a test run. It feels wierd with the tshirt flapping in the breeze. No pockets for keys, wallet, etc. Just sayin ...
If its cost, I've found jerseys on sale for $5, less than most of my tshirts cost. I had a crash wearing a $10 Lands End jersey that got all bloody and cut off of me. If it was a $25 tshirt, I might have been pissed.
To go one step further, I forgot my usual arm warmers on last year's Eroica. I made due with a long sleeve white tshirt under my jersey. It was a cool rainy morning. The arm warmers would have been fine, the soggy damp tshirt hung like a wet rag all day. The arm warmers would have dried before the ride was over. Last time I rode any distance in a tshirt ... and not by choice.
If its cost, I've found jerseys on sale for $5, less than most of my tshirts cost. I had a crash wearing a $10 Lands End jersey that got all bloody and cut off of me. If it was a $25 tshirt, I might have been pissed.
To go one step further, I forgot my usual arm warmers on last year's Eroica. I made due with a long sleeve white tshirt under my jersey. It was a cool rainy morning. The arm warmers would have been fine, the soggy damp tshirt hung like a wet rag all day. The arm warmers would have dried before the ride was over. Last time I rode any distance in a tshirt ... and not by choice.
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