Jersey under bib... seriously...

Just ride nekked.

Well, wearing your bib shorts on top of your jersey is the least of your concerns, apparently. Under these circumstances, I can't imagine that we'd be able to change your mind. You just posted this to be contrarian, didn't you?

Yeah, yeah, none of that guy's business, but he has a point.

Three reasons:
- Access to the pockets in the jersey so you can reach stuff will on the bike
- The bib straps cover your nipples, thus avoiding the bad chafing they might get against some jerseys
- Tradition

I'm pretty new to cycling, since you obviously don't mind embarrassment, could you write a "Things not to eat before a ride" thread. Thanks.

Whew...just too easy and no challenge.

Nevermind, found one.

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ght=things+eat

I suggest one of these over your bibs:


It will distract from the bibs-over-jersey mayhem. Somewhat.

kaNUK

1 - After loosing couple of things I'm not using back pockets anymore.
2 - Wow. Never had that problem.
3 - I mostly ride alone so I'm not much in that "tradition" stuff. I do have couple of "real roadie" friends and ride with them occasionally but they've never mentioned my outfit

Being embarrassed by what?

No because I have my own PRACTICAL reasons. I posted it only because I was surprised by that cyclist's comments. So I wanted to hear some underlying reason for wearing it it one or the other way. Bibs/shorts with their padding do look stupid anyways but they're very practical for protecting one's bottom on long rides. So I thought may be there is a practical reason for the thing mentioned as well but rather then it look stupid I fail to see any.

We've mentioned plenty of reasons, but you just dismissed all of them, because you want to be different. Whatever.

If you lose things out of rear pockets, you're doing it wrong.

Access to your pockets isn't a practical reason? People gave you plenty of practical reasons. If you want to look ridiculous, go ahead. No skin off my back. But don't come complaining about it when someone thinks you look ridiculous.

If the straps bother you, wear shorts not bibs. If you don't use the pockets, save your money and buy generic sports wicking t-shirts.

Wow is this thread useless without pictures.

I would point and laugh at you if I saw you on the road. And then you'd probably smoke me, but I'd still be laughing.

Doesn't your jersey bunch up? I can't imagine it's more comfortable that way.

Straps do not bother me. Removing sweaty jersey does. I had shorts and it was great but they sometimes slide and being pinched by the tip of the saddle. Not a nice situation I already have those jerseys so I can not possibly "save money" by throwing them away and buying something else

Universal reply starts with "F" and ends with "you."

Would you point and laugh at fat guys clad in tight clothes on group rides? If someone's waste line is wider then the chest I guess jersey will bunch-up but that is not my case.

Well do what you want, there's no point really to try convincing you of anything. Everybody has told you the answers for why things are the way they are. If you don't want to follow that's your perogative, but to most other cyclists you will look very odd and your arguments will sound ridiculous.

Edit: although I do think it was out of line for the guy to say anything. I see people doing strange stuff all the time, unless it is a danger to me I just keep going.

That's some healthy attitude. Keep it up

I think you're underestimating the level of absurdity it takes to get me to point and laugh. It's really no big deal, though, do whatever works for you, it's not like someone's gonna kick you out of a ride for it. Just beware that you might get a few chuckles.

On bikeforums I have no problem pointing out stupid stuff though

I find shaving legs stupid. Just pointing it out

Yes they have, you just weren't there.

Yet it's practical.

Kinda debunks your whole "function over fashion" stance