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motrheadsroadie 06-17-16 09:39 AM

wool wicks sweat and erases stink lines better than lycra and cotton.

SquidPuppet 06-17-16 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by jacobsever (Post 18852144)
Well I'll tell you one thing, riding in a cotton t-shirt that feels like 10 pounds because it's weighed down by sweat feels a lot worse than a cycling jersey that feels like the same weight on your body as when you first started riding. Plus, the padding in the shorts/bibs makes being in the saddle a lot more comfortable than regular jeans/pants.

Yep. It's a compromise. Each fabric has pros and cons. Since I'm not racing, on a super hot day I prefer a damp shirt to keep me cool.

SquidPuppet 06-17-16 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2 (Post 18852147)
Doesn't matter what they wear, if they are comfortable, then go for it

I agree.

SquidPuppet 06-17-16 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by motrheadsroadie (Post 18852253)
wool wicks sweat and erases stink lines better than lycra and cotton.

We'll have to agree to disagree. The wool vs cotton debate has gone on for centuries and I am in the wool camp for cold weather and the cotton camp for warm weather.

thermalattorney 06-17-16 09:56 AM

Been on narrow (20-22in) bars for almost 15 years now. Every few years I try out wider bars and keep coming back to what I know. Couple of weeks ago I setup my townie with 685/27" bars and they're just too wide for the city.

If your bars are wider than a Citibike's, no way you're gonna be shredding through traffic.

Outside of a city riding? Go nuts! The actual comfort factor with 27" bars is fine. A little better climbing, a little more like driving a truck.


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