Why do cyclists wear black shorts?
05-02-05, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by good dog
Amen
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01-10-06, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
Double Amen. I can't count the number of times I've seen that pic here, other forums, other boards, and in emails.
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01-10-06, 08:23 PM
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Holly dead thread!!! 
Of all threads to ressurect why this one?
Of all threads to ressurect why this one?
01-10-06, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich22
The guys in the red u can basically see there genitals.
01-10-06, 09:00 PM
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It's apparent to me that the red ones hold up better....
01-10-06, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bentrox!
and yet you keep looking...
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01-10-06, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SDRider
Holly dead thread!!!
Of all threads to ressurect why this one?
Of all threads to ressurect why this one?
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01-10-06, 09:40 PM
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It was obviously more exciting for the red team. Every time I see this it makes me feel inadequate.
01-10-06, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by erhan
01-10-06, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by good dog
I still don't get it. Does something bad happen when someone can see genitals?
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01-11-06, 12:17 AM
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heh, heh.. black was actually mandated by the TDF. Don't know if that rule is still in effect...
01-11-06, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jj1075
I'm pretty sure black is worn to make it harder to determine ones' religion.
sometimes people like it that way though. I guess it depends on what the big dude up top gave you at birth
01-21-06, 11:40 PM
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I wonder why Koffee hasn't closed this thread. The pictures are more revealing than the one about climbing in to pro kits.
