Opinions on benefits compression tops
06-28-09, 03:00 AM
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Opinions on benefits compression tops
From what I've read on here public opinion on benefits of compression tights is skeptical (I happen to be a user and a believer) but was wondering if anybody thinks compression tops are of any use for cyclists. I'm thinking not, seeing as how the upper body doesn't really get a workout except a bit for the arms where you hang on to the handlebars.
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Hello compression tops? will they make me look thiner?
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What brand of compression tights?
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Yuck. UA sent some of their cold gear for us to test up at the survival school and none of us liked it. Tugged on arm hairs and uncomfortable with outer layers. We were issued some of the heat gear and loose gear by Uncle Sam, most of us DIDN'T like the tight stuff and most DID like the loose gear.
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I swear by them as a base layer in the WINTER.
I will also use the lightest UnderArmour compression top beneath a jersey on days when it is a little cool/<60F. Excellent for moisture wicking.
I will also use the lightest UnderArmour compression top beneath a jersey on days when it is a little cool/<60F. Excellent for moisture wicking.
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Skins. I bought a pair of Diadora and found they were crap, didn't fit as well as Skins. 2XU are supposed to be good as well, Australian Institute of Sport use them as do Cervelo Test Team.
Interesting. 60deg F isn't that cold though. I use a L/S Polypropylene thermal base layer when it gets cold (er). There's probably cheaper baselayer garments to use rather than a compression top (if you aren't using it for it's compression benefits).
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I swear by them as a base layer in the WINTER.
I will also use the lightest UnderArmour compression top beneath a jersey on days when it is a little cool/<60F. Excellent for moisture wicking.
I will also use the lightest UnderArmour compression top beneath a jersey on days when it is a little cool/<60F. Excellent for moisture wicking.
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From what I've read on here public opinion on benefits of compression tights is skeptical (I happen to be a user and a believer) but was wondering if anybody thinks compression tops are of any use for cyclists. I'm thinking not, seeing as how the upper body doesn't really get a workout except a bit for the arms where you hang on to the handlebars.
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Seriously though, won't wearing compression pants without a top cause capillary bottle knecks above the femur? A bit like the Intel Southbridge bottle neck.
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