Terrible road cycling "fashion".
05-14-18, 06:11 PM
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Sorry, but HTFU has no place in discussions of appropriate color. Regardless of its physiological effects or lack thereof, black is a poor choice for athletic apparel, especially worn outside. Black is for indoors, evenings, and for somber people and occasions. It doesn't look badass, it just looks bad. Cyclists aren't ninjas, and if you ask me, an all black getup is about as ridiculous looking as they get. Black shorts are the norm only on account of convenience and modesty
05-14-18, 09:13 PM
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One hand on the bar and the other drinking beverages, on the phone, eating breakfast, etc.
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Sorry, but HTFU has no place in discussions of appropriate color. Regardless of its physiological effects or lack thereof, black is a poor choice for athletic apparel, especially worn outside. Black is for indoors, evenings, and for somber people and occasions. It doesn't look badass, it just looks bad. Cyclists aren't ninjas, and if you ask me, an all black getup is about as ridiculous looking as they get. Black shorts are the norm only on account of convenience and modesty
05-15-18, 12:16 AM
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Sorry, but HTFU has no place in discussions of appropriate color. Regardless of its physiological effects or lack thereof, black is a poor choice for athletic apparel, especially worn outside. Black is for indoors, evenings, and for somber people and occasions. It doesn't look badass, it just looks bad. Cyclists aren't ninjas, and if you ask me, an all black getup is about as ridiculous looking as they get. Black shorts are the norm only on account of convenience and modesty
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05-15-18, 12:43 AM
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Here's my list of terrible road cycling fashion that should die a painful death:
1. Tall socks < ankle socks, or no show socks are way more comfier, sometimes I don't even wear socks!
2. 100% brand sunglasses, I don't care who's the biggest sponsor behind them, they're still fugly. The new Oakleys are fugly too.
3. Pretentious rapha people or every brand that tries to be trendy over instagram.
Let's hear yours.
1. Tall socks < ankle socks, or no show socks are way more comfier, sometimes I don't even wear socks!
2. 100% brand sunglasses, I don't care who's the biggest sponsor behind them, they're still fugly. The new Oakleys are fugly too.
3. Pretentious rapha people or every brand that tries to be trendy over instagram.
Let's hear yours.
No white bib shorts period, we don't want to see your junk.
Skull caps and hats keep my head from getting sweay I don't care what people think. If you're going to shave your head wear a skull cap with wicking properties or be prepared to be drenched in sweat every time you turn your head.
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05-15-18, 04:03 AM
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Gonna have to argue with that, socks above your ankles look normal when cycling, but yeah... Any pretentious "Instagram fashion" brand. Hello "Attaquer" guy...
The only people that should be wearing sleavless kits are triathletes. If you're not a triathlete look around you and what everyone else is wearing on the road.
No white bib shorts period, we don't want to see your junk.
There isn't until you take the skin off your ankles. Then you take the skin off your ankles and you'll be wondering why you were wearing ankle socks. Apart from the fact you look stupid if you can't see your socks above your ankles (or at all).
Skull caps and hats keep my head from sweating I don't care what people think. If you're going to shave your head wear a skull cap with wicking properties or be prepared to be drenched in sweat every time you turn your head.
The only people that should be wearing sleavless kits are triathletes. If you're not a triathlete look around you and what everyone else is wearing on the road.
No white bib shorts period, we don't want to see your junk.
There isn't until you take the skin off your ankles. Then you take the skin off your ankles and you'll be wondering why you were wearing ankle socks. Apart from the fact you look stupid if you can't see your socks above your ankles (or at all).
Skull caps and hats keep my head from sweating I don't care what people think. If you're going to shave your head wear a skull cap with wicking properties or be prepared to be drenched in sweat every time you turn your head.
05-15-18, 04:05 AM
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Skin off your ankles? In what sort of circumstance? I’ve crashed multiple times and haven’t ever done any damage to my ankles. I will say that a thin layer of clothing does little to protect your skin when you hit the pavement with any kind of momentum, so I can’t imagine socks will help too much there.
05-15-18, 04:15 AM
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Pedal strike as in you hit your pedal on the pavement while leaning hard in a corner, or pedal strike as in you missed the pedal while while trying to clip in? Maybe I’m lucky, as I said I’ve gone down enough times solo and in groups and haven’t ever damaged my ankles. Have shredded multiple pairs of gloves, jerseys, bibs, warmers, but never my ankle.
05-15-18, 04:17 AM
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Pedal strike as in you hit your pedal on the pavement while leaning hard in a corner, or pedal strike as in you missed the pedal while while trying to clip in? Maybe I’m lucky, as I said I’ve gone down enough times solo and in groups and haven’t ever damaged my ankles. Have shredded multiple pairs of gloves, jerseys, bibs, warmers, but never my ankle.
05-15-18, 04:56 AM
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How does a cap stop the body from trying to cool itself through sweating? And I have no plans to shave my head.
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A proper skull cap or hat with wicking material in it absorbs the sweat off your head just like a jersey does. Its good that you have no intentions to shave your head, but you are not everyone.
05-15-18, 06:01 AM
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I also holds the heat in that is trying to escape from the top of your head. Good for cold weather but not so much for the warm times.
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As I have a chrome dome, a hat keeps my head cooler. As I have a large head I take any skull cap, hat, or bandana that fits my head within reason. It's about dealing with the problem of keeping my head cool and stopping it from getting burnt in 100+ degree heat.
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My head is either shaved or buzzed - my wicking caps are a little warmer than not wearing them, but not by much (particularly when moving at a decent speed, I think the evaporation helps a lot). Most importantly, they keep me from getting tiger stripes/leopard spots on the scalp.
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My head is either shaved or buzzed - my wicking caps are a little warmer than not wearing them, but not by much (particularly when moving at a decent speed, I think the evaporation helps a lot). Most importantly, they keep me from getting tiger stripes/leopard spots on the scalp.
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I won't ride without a skull cap here in the deep south.
In terms of fashion, skull caps are optional but never out of place.
My favorite is the Halo.
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In terms of fashion, skull caps are optional but never out of place.
My favorite is the Halo.
-Tim-
05-15-18, 06:57 AM
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Don't be sorry, it's not like you have a say in the cycling world. You only have power over what you wear. You have zero effect on cycling clothing and how the owners and managers of any of the professional peloton want their team to wear their uniforms. You really have no say in what other people want to wear anyway. Well, you do have a say, but it is of no consequence! So don't be sorry, and I doubt anyone asks you about cycling clothing, least of all this forum...do they?
I'll happily remind you that people HAVE asked for my opinion.Meanwhile, don't tell me whether I should be sorrowful or glad, or I shall invoke my wrath and turn all your shorts and jerseys beige
