Tights in Public
03-27-18, 08:59 AM
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I have tons of bikers-friends that love these for the fit with biker legs
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03-27-18, 09:01 AM
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Measure your thigh with a camera and seamtress tape and post your jean size.
then claim you have big thighs and fit 511's
03-27-18, 09:02 AM
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03-27-18, 10:00 AM
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Judge away and enjoy.
The leg
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The jeans
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The dork standing in the water
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Back on topic, I'd never walk into any public place as I'm dressed in the picture above.
03-27-18, 10:10 AM
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hmm, maybe I'll go try a pair on. They advertise them (511) as slim fit skinny jeans. I haven't been in a jean that fits right since the late 90s and the old 550s. which has a very slim waist, very generous thigh and tapered leg. After a while a guy gets tired of sizing up on jeans.
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hmm, maybe I'll go try a pair on. They advertise them (511) as slim fit skinny jeans. I haven't been in a jean that fits right since the late 90s and the old 550s. which has a very slim waist, very generous thigh and tapered leg. After a while a guy gets tired of sizing up on jeans.
Seriously, Levis has a good product for the bikers build!
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03-27-18, 10:30 AM
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03-27-18, 11:23 AM
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03-27-18, 11:36 AM
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03-27-18, 12:26 PM
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Strange how people are so uptight about wearing tights in public off a bike, but will defend them to the death on a bike. You know they make MTB shorts that aren't skin tight, right, if you are so concerned about class and modesty.
Odd, because people are offended everyday by cyclists in tight clothing. I'd suggest you stick to jeans and t-shirts on your next ride.
Odd, because people are offended everyday by cyclists in tight clothing. I'd suggest you stick to jeans and t-shirts on your next ride.
03-27-18, 12:39 PM
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just a fun post for all the men out there.
all of us guys who cycle or more into racing etc,, well not all but some of us roadies, prefer the tights to ride in the colder months etc
as its way better for movement on bike etc ,
anyways we all agree how comfortable they are etc
i ask does any one on here, more for the guys wear their tights for casual in day to day operations?
e.g. going to store, out in regular public when not using them for athletic purposes
or another would you want to wear them in public for day to day operation or just too shy
or do you think society in general should be more accepting to seeing guys walking around in tights?
would u be ok to see guys walking around in tights in public?
this could be fun
love to hear your feedback
all of us guys who cycle or more into racing etc,, well not all but some of us roadies, prefer the tights to ride in the colder months etc
as its way better for movement on bike etc ,
anyways we all agree how comfortable they are etc
i ask does any one on here, more for the guys wear their tights for casual in day to day operations?
e.g. going to store, out in regular public when not using them for athletic purposes
or another would you want to wear them in public for day to day operation or just too shy
or do you think society in general should be more accepting to seeing guys walking around in tights?
would u be ok to see guys walking around in tights in public?
this could be fun
love to hear your feedback
He wasn't asking if anyone stops places while cycling and wearing their cycling specific clothing, and goes in anyway (most all of us do) He was asking if you wear your cycling tights out in public as day to day wear, when NOT wearing them for "athletic purposes".He also starts his post with three words, "Just for fun"... and look what it has become. Heck I've been accused of being a homophobe. Actually, the gay men I know and with whom I do business are well dressed, articulate, professional, and wouldn't be caught dead parading around town in tights...unless I suppose, if they were cycling. So I don't know why my accuser stereotypes *****exuals in such a way as that, but I'm from a small town, what do I know?
Ahh the joys of forum "conversations".
I'm right, you're all wrong, deal with it. Lol
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03-27-18, 02:41 PM
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Being offended doesn't mean you're right.
That being said, I carry athletic shorts if I plan to stop anywhere. You get strange looks in rural areas otherwise.
That being said, I carry athletic shorts if I plan to stop anywhere. You get strange looks in rural areas otherwise.
03-27-18, 04:21 PM
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I have several Kits, If I have planned stop. I usually wear the kit that has bike shorts/bibs under other shorts. If I am in Lycra and have an unplanned stop ... I just leave my helmet on. Or If I am on a century, then Screw it.
As per the OP's question, of "Just because". NO!!!!, for the same reason I pull my pants up, I have a bit of dignity, And respect for others.
As per the OP's question, of "Just because". NO!!!!, for the same reason I pull my pants up, I have a bit of dignity, And respect for others.
03-27-18, 09:03 PM
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Odd, because people are offended everyday by cyclists in tight clothing. I'd suggest you stick to jeans and t-shirts on your next ride.
Well once again I find myself wondering if anyone actually read the OP's question. He wasn't asking if anyone stops places while cycling and wearing their cycling specific clothing, and goes in anyway (most all of us do) He was asking if you wear your cycling tights out in public as day to day wear, when NOT wearing them for "athletic purposes".
He also starts his post with three words, "Just for fun"... and look what it has become. Heck I've been accused of being a homophobe. Actually, the gay men I know and with whom I do business are well dressed, articulate, professional, and wouldn't be caught dead parading around town in tights...unless I suppose, if they were cycling. So I don't know why my accuser stereotypes *****exuals in such a way as that, but I'm from a small town, what do I know?
Ahh the joys of forum "conversations".
I'm right, you're all wrong, deal with it. Lol
He wasn't asking if anyone stops places while cycling and wearing their cycling specific clothing, and goes in anyway (most all of us do) He was asking if you wear your cycling tights out in public as day to day wear, when NOT wearing them for "athletic purposes".He also starts his post with three words, "Just for fun"... and look what it has become. Heck I've been accused of being a homophobe. Actually, the gay men I know and with whom I do business are well dressed, articulate, professional, and wouldn't be caught dead parading around town in tights...unless I suppose, if they were cycling. So I don't know why my accuser stereotypes *****exuals in such a way as that, but I'm from a small town, what do I know?
Ahh the joys of forum "conversations".
I'm right, you're all wrong, deal with it. Lol
03-28-18, 06:44 AM
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I could argue that unless you are physically in a race, where seconds matter, wearing tights on a bike is just showing off. Even then, in the few timed events I've done, I've never come in last or lost to anyone on account of the shorts, despite generally being the only person wearing MTB shorts.
It is amazing how people will carve out their own definition of acceptable, and then resolutely bash anyone whose definition differs just a bit from theirs. PLENTY of folks think you are ridiculous and lacking of class for wearing full form fitting clothes on a bike. I've learned a non judgmental policy is far more peaceful way to live life.
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03-28-18, 08:40 AM
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Is it? I wear MTB shorts all the time on a road bike, I like pockets. It is probably the only reason I'd never wear tights in public except at the tail end of cold weather rides. Why are loose fitting shorts appropriate for MTB, but not road? Or conversely, why don't MTBers wear tight shorts, if they are all that they are cracked up to be?
I could argue that unless you are physically in a race, where seconds matter, wearing tights on a bike is just showing off. Even then, in the few timed events I've done, I've never come in last or lost to anyone on account of the shorts, despite generally being the only person wearing MTB shorts.
It is amazing how people will carve out their own definition of acceptable, and then resolutely bash anyone whose definition differs just a bit from theirs. PLENTY of folks think you are ridiculous and lacking of class for wearing full form fitting clothes on a bike. I've learned a non judgmental policy is far more peaceful way to live life.
I could argue that unless you are physically in a race, where seconds matter, wearing tights on a bike is just showing off. Even then, in the few timed events I've done, I've never come in last or lost to anyone on account of the shorts, despite generally being the only person wearing MTB shorts.
It is amazing how people will carve out their own definition of acceptable, and then resolutely bash anyone whose definition differs just a bit from theirs. PLENTY of folks think you are ridiculous and lacking of class for wearing full form fitting clothes on a bike. I've learned a non judgmental policy is far more peaceful way to live life.
Since we've veered off into the "whys" of clothing...
I'm riding my road bike this evening after work, with compression underwear and baggy mtn bike shorts. No lycra shorts with chamois pad. I've ridden my mtn bike with some guys that did wear typical lycra cycling shorts. Sometimes I wear cycling shorts under baggies, or under tights on cold days.
But mostly I have observed exactly what you say, seems there is some weird "trend" or unwritten "rule" of mtn shorts vs. road shorts. Strangely, some mtn bike shorts have the compression Lycra, complete with chamois pad, hidden inside beneath the baggy exterior. The only practical reason for the exteriors that I could justify, would be to protect the more fragile inner lycra from falls on rocky trails. Surely asphalt will shred lycra, but I'd venture to say there are proportionally less falls on road bikes than mtn bikes.
I also find pockets very useful and prefer to ride with this type of short. On the other hand, in the hot humid summers we experience here in the SE, I ride with just the typical cycling shorts for ventilation and cooling factor. Truth is, there are no what I would call "attractive" cycling apparel and I certainly wouldn't wear it out in public when not riding. In fact, I wouldn't wear it unless riding period. But the typical baggy mtn bike shorts certainly come the closest to blending in with the crowd and not drawing attention.
03-28-18, 08:44 AM
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I don’t need to be offended to think somebody looks rediculous.
03-28-18, 09:07 AM
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Since we've veered off into the "whys" of clothing...
I'm riding my road bike this evening after work, with compression underwear and baggy mtn bike shorts. No lycra shorts with chamois pad. I've ridden my mtn bike with some guys that did wear typical lycra cycling shorts. Sometimes I wear cycling shorts under baggies, or under tights on cold days.
But mostly I have observed exactly what you say, seems there is some weird "trend" or unwritten "rule" of mtn shorts vs. road shorts. Strangely, some mtn bike shorts have the compression Lycra, complete with chamois pad, hidden inside beneath the baggy exterior. The only practical reason for the exteriors that I could justify, would be to protect the more fragile inner lycra from falls on rocky trails. Surely asphalt will shred lycra, but I'd venture to say there are proportionally less falls on road bikes than mtn bikes.
I also find pockets very useful and prefer to ride with this type of short. On the other hand, in the hot humid summers we experience here in the SE, I ride with just the typical cycling shorts for ventilation and cooling factor. Truth is, there are no what I would call "attractive" cycling apparel and I certainly wouldn't wear it out in public when not riding. In fact, I wouldn't wear it unless riding period. But the typical baggy mtn bike shorts certainly come the closest to blending in with the crowd and not drawing attention.
I'm riding my road bike this evening after work, with compression underwear and baggy mtn bike shorts. No lycra shorts with chamois pad. I've ridden my mtn bike with some guys that did wear typical lycra cycling shorts. Sometimes I wear cycling shorts under baggies, or under tights on cold days.
But mostly I have observed exactly what you say, seems there is some weird "trend" or unwritten "rule" of mtn shorts vs. road shorts. Strangely, some mtn bike shorts have the compression Lycra, complete with chamois pad, hidden inside beneath the baggy exterior. The only practical reason for the exteriors that I could justify, would be to protect the more fragile inner lycra from falls on rocky trails. Surely asphalt will shred lycra, but I'd venture to say there are proportionally less falls on road bikes than mtn bikes.
I also find pockets very useful and prefer to ride with this type of short. On the other hand, in the hot humid summers we experience here in the SE, I ride with just the typical cycling shorts for ventilation and cooling factor. Truth is, there are no what I would call "attractive" cycling apparel and I certainly wouldn't wear it out in public when not riding. In fact, I wouldn't wear it unless riding period. But the typical baggy mtn bike shorts certainly come the closest to blending in with the crowd and not drawing attention.
Road 75-90? often 100
Huge difference in friction there. If I am just lumping along on a road bike at 60 rpm ,, Lycra/chamois isn't much needed.
03-28-18, 09:07 AM
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The discussion here discloses much more about those who post than it does any etiquette, social norms, etc.
And IMHO, such self-revelation is more interesting than most any cycling clothes I've seen. (The exception, of course, is when the person in front of you in the paceline doesn't realize their shorts are worn out. It's impossible not to stare!)
And IMHO, such self-revelation is more interesting than most any cycling clothes I've seen. (The exception, of course, is when the person in front of you in the paceline doesn't realize their shorts are worn out. It's impossible not to stare!)