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Old 09-07-09 | 07:06 PM
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I suggest one of these over your bibs:


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

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That might work in tail-wind conditions
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:07 PM
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I find shaving legs stupid. Just pointing it out
You are entitled to that opinion, but its far less stupid than wearing your clothes inside out. It has practical reasons and tradition to back it up.
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:10 PM
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I sometimes wear socks over my shoes.
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:12 PM
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I will start doing this when bibs have rainbow patterned straps
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:14 PM
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I should add that a full zip jersey makes it much easier to remove...
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:53 PM
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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.
What's wrong with a tiny fanny pack?
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What's wrong with a tiny fanny pack?
dorky
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:57 PM
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What's wrong with a tiny fanny pack?
fanny means vagina in England
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fanny means vagina in England
hmm...tiny vagina pack. Not good.
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fanny means vagina in England
You'd be surprised what some English words mean in other languages
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You should work in fashion police probably
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Old 09-07-09 | 08:20 PM
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You should work in fashion police probably
Since you don't care how you look why go to the trouble of buying pants with the correct inseam? You could wear any length of pant no matter how ridiculous it might look to others as there really is no valid reason for having your pant legs extend down to your shoes...
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Old 09-07-09 | 08:59 PM
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One of the women in my club used to wear her bibs over her jersey until she went to full-zip.
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Since you don't care if anyone thinks you look like a dork, why come to a public forum and broadcast it?Seeing as you refer to "cyclists" in the third person, you apparently see yourself outside our community anyway.

Just keep flying your freak flag.

BTW, on long rides where I anticipate needing to remove lower layer, I wear shorts.
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Back to dropping the deuce on rides, huh? Do you excibitionists bring your own TP or just pull in somewhere and pray? How would ones intentions to drop off and drop off be signaled to the group?
Today was my first group ride. Which went well. (24m, I'm weak, it hurt, but still never dropped) I got through the entire thing without thinking about poop.... I might not ever be able to go back to that blissful psychological utopia of fecal-free cycling. Thanks.
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(24m, I'm weak, it hurt, but still never dropped) I got through the entire thing without thinking about poop....
Try 130 hilly miles and then report.
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Originally Posted by kostyap
Try 130 hilly miles and then report.
Lots of us have done lots of rides like that without stopping for #2. Take care of that before the ride.
I did have Giardia on a cross-countrytour once, however.

omg this is turning into a poop thread.
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Old 09-08-09 | 07:51 AM
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omg this is turning into a poop thread.
Why is a toilet called a john?
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Kostyap,
Please post photos of bib-jersey-fannypack configuration.
You'll be famous.
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Old 09-08-09 | 08:14 AM
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What's wrong with a tiny fanny pack?
It moves around and chaffs and pulls at your waist. And it bounces. Pockets are much better for the purpose.
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So do you wear your sunglasses inside or outside your helmet straps?
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Old 09-08-09 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SendMoreChris
Back to dropping the deuce on rides, huh? Do you excibitionists bring your own TP or just pull in somewhere and pray? How would ones intentions to drop off and drop off be signaled to the group?
Today was my first group ride. Which went well. (24m, I'm weak, it hurt, but still never dropped) I got through the entire thing without thinking about poop.... I might not ever be able to go back to that blissful psychological utopia of fecal-free cycling. Thanks.
same guys who complain about weird brown stains in their chamois.
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Originally Posted by kostyap
Try 130 hilly miles and then report.
So you think you are the only one who ever rides their bike 130 miles?
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Old 09-08-09 | 09:16 AM
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So you think you are the only one who ever rides their bike 130 miles?
Can you read? Did I say so? The only reason I mentioned 130 hilly miles is that it sometimes takes enough time for things to develop ... Well I guess if you guys live on gels and energy bars it does not happen. I just do not eat all that chemistry.
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So do you wear your sunglasses inside or outside your helmet straps?
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