Why are cycling shorts so long?
10-14-22, 06:54 AM
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As a taller person, I appreciate the added length on the legs and arms. I have a couple of vintage jerseys that I swear the short sleeves look like little cap sleeves.
10-14-22, 07:00 AM
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10-14-22, 03:04 PM
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I want to know why the waist is so damn high on cycling shorts. I have to put chamois butter on my nipples to keep them from chafing on the waist band of my shorts.
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Who doesn't love short shorts?
10-16-22, 02:55 PM
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cycling shorts are especially too high in the back
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10-16-22, 02:58 PM
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10-16-22, 09:12 PM
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Alas, cycling apparel isn't made for us overweight, middle-aged men with sagging moobs.
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10-17-22, 06:29 AM
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So they won't be confused with wrestling unis?
10-17-22, 06:36 AM
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sorry, didn't read the entire thread... were duathlon shorts mentioned? I have a pair made by LG. They are not as long as typical cycling shorts and have less padding. Maybe the OP would prefer these to move their tan line up.
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10-19-22, 01:42 PM
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