Practical commuting attire.
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Practical commuting attire.
Postby ozstriker » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:18 am
If I was to wear a t shirt and just wear knicks under shorts would my shirt get too wet from sweat. How do other people go wearing non lycra.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby SheikYerbouti » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:27 am
You can get a basic easy fit (not race tight) jersey like this: http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Bike ... tum-Jersey" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I even wear soccer jerseys sometimes or running tshirts like this http://www.rebelsport.com.au/Product/Ch ... From=20101" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That way you get the wicking and benefit of technical clothing without the poser problem.
Sports shorts over the knicks is pretty normal too.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:35 am
Like the previous response good quality sports shirts like running gear and bicycle shorts with padded inner liners are just the shot for everyday riding.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby WarbyD » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:35 am
If wearing a "normal" cotton t-shirt then I find that it is still a bit damp with sweat at the end of the day, which is rather gross lol. Been meaning to buy more "technical" shirts for the fast drying/wicking properties...
At the end of the day though - honestly, nobody but you cares what you're wearing. If you feel most comfortable in the lycra then by all means wear it, otherwise throw on whatever you feel comfortable in.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby bychosis » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:57 am
If I'm out for a ride with the kids it will be whatever clothing I've been wearing around the house and change the shirt when I get back if the kids have pushed me hard enough.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby cancan64 » Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:01 am
When I was touring I wore cycling under pants under shorts to combat chaffing
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby lobstermash » Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:23 am
Just wear whatever is practical and works for you. Don't worry about how you look...
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Mububban » Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:42 am
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby CXCommuter » Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:50 am
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby rpmspinman » Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:07 pm
Im of the same frame of mind. I don't understand how an article of clothing used for its intended purpose can make one look like silly or a 'goose' as it were to some.CXCommuter wrote:MTB Shorts (DHB on Wiggle make good ones that are not too loose) and running shirts for me. Not sure why lycra makes people look like a goose though, bit sick of these types of comments- Lycra is functional and comfortable for cycling just like speedos are the best for swimming.
I am all for functionality and comfort over what someone else thinks of me. If the OP prefers to wear lycra, so be it, if not, so be it. I'm not going to call him/her a goose for choosing either way. Different story if they were to wear something not suitable for the activity.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby nezumi » Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:13 pm
As it is, when I commute I tend to try and ride hard(ish), so sweating happens and lycra works for me.
That said, I also have my work clothes kept at work, so my backpack usually just contains jocks and socks, plus pump/tubes/multitool/keys/wallet.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:04 pm
A firemans helmet is quite functional if you are a fireman fighting a fire and tight fitting lycra cycling clothing is functional if you are involved in road racing, track or touring competition. If you are not involved in either and you wander about wearing a firemans helmet or amble out on a nice quite and social ride or commute on your bicycle - you look like a goose.CXCommuter wrote:MTB Shorts (DHB on Wiggle make good ones that are not too loose) and running shirts for me. Not sure why lycra makes people look like a goose though, bit sick of these types of comments- Lycra is functional and comfortable for cycling just like speedos are the best for swimming.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby WarbyD » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:06 pm
Wear whatever you're comfortable in. Let others wear what they're comfortable in. I don't get why you'd care what anyone else is wearing...
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:07 pm
A firemans helmet.....WarbyD wrote:What if you're riding your bike in a quiet and social manner to a road racing, track or touring competition and happen to pass by a burning home? What are you supposed to wear then?
Wear whatever you're comfortable in. Let others wear what they're comfortable in. I don't get why you'd care what anyone else is wearing...
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby lobstermash » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:39 pm
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby queequeg » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:49 pm
The only Lycra is the mesh liner shorts, and nobody can see those. Other than the bright coloured jersey, I look like any other commuter. The early morning joggers have more Lycra than me!
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:53 pm
LOL you da man......lobstermash wrote:I wouldn't want to run into a burning building with lycra on... Fireman's helmet or not.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby nezumi » Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:35 pm
Yeah, I can't stand those people who wear basketball clothes for a pick up game, or who wear joggers when they go running. I mean, you'd think they wanted to have clothing that suited the purpose of their activity or something!Gordonhooker wrote:A firemans helmet is quite functional if you are a fireman fighting a fire and tight fitting lycra cycling clothing is functional if you are involved in road racing, track or touring competition. If you are not involved in either and you wander about wearing a firemans helmet or amble out on a nice quite and social ride or commute on your bicycle - you look like a goose.
For my money, I already have cycle kit, I ride far enough to work up a sweat on a ride and want to be comfortable while riding and I have no need for superfluous modesty when my arrival at work consists of: Ride down car park ramp > Lock bike up > Walk to change rooms > Shower and get dressed in suit, leaving cycling kit in locker > Go to desk.
There is no benefit to be gained by me wearing a t-shirt instead of a jersey, or MTB shorts instead of bib-knicks.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby SheikYerbouti » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:47 pm
Well I am working on a fire brigade team for the Spring Cycle, so we might be able to mix both...Gordonhooker wrote: A firemans helmet is quite functional if you are a fireman fighting a fire and tight fitting lycra cycling clothing is functional if you are involved in road racing, track or touring competition. If you are not involved in either and you wander about wearing a firemans helmet or amble out on a nice quite and social ride or commute on your bicycle - you look like a goose.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby DavidS » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:29 am
But the original question is what to wear when not wearing lycra. I commute about 12-16KMs in and about 20KMs home. I wear a T Shirt and shorts (just normal shorts with pockets) and have no problems. On hot days I wear a bike jersey but the rest of the time T Shirts are fine. I actually wear old T Shirts, they start as casual attire, then become bike attire and lastly end up as rags which are generally used to clean the bike. Much use can be made of a decent T Shirt.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby HiChris » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:01 am
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:28 am
Hey you can wear what you like within reason - doesn't mean you won't look like a goose though...nezumi wrote:Yeah, I can't stand those people who wear basketball clothes for a pick up game, or who wear joggers when they go running. I mean, you'd think they wanted to have clothing that suited the purpose of their activity or something!Gordonhooker wrote:A firemans helmet is quite functional if you are a fireman fighting a fire and tight fitting lycra cycling clothing is functional if you are involved in road racing, track or touring competition. If you are not involved in either and you wander about wearing a firemans helmet or amble out on a nice quite and social ride or commute on your bicycle - you look like a goose.
For my money, I already have cycle kit, I ride far enough to work up a sweat on a ride and want to be comfortable while riding and I have no need for superfluous modesty when my arrival at work consists of: Ride down car park ramp > Lock bike up > Walk to change rooms > Shower and get dressed in suit, leaving cycling kit in locker > Go to desk.
There is no benefit to be gained by me wearing a t-shirt instead of a jersey, or MTB shorts instead of bib-knicks.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:28 am
Hey good on you - sounds like an excellent plan....SheikYerbouti wrote:Well I am working on a fire brigade team for the Spring Cycle, so we might be able to mix both...Gordonhooker wrote: A firemans helmet is quite functional if you are a fireman fighting a fire and tight fitting lycra cycling clothing is functional if you are involved in road racing, track or touring competition. If you are not involved in either and you wander about wearing a firemans helmet or amble out on a nice quite and social ride or commute on your bicycle - you look like a goose.
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Re: Practical commuting attire.
Postby Gordonhooker » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:31 am
Yep that is pretty much what I do with old T's - I wear them in the milder weather up here in Brisbane, when they worn out they make good polishing rags or workshop rags for cleaning up parts etc.DavidS wrote:I don't like the look of lycra, but it is practical and it is made for purpose so if people want to wear it that's their choice. We all make our own choices. Wearing lycra on a bike sure makes more sense than a large football jumper worn by someone who can't play football.
But the original question is what to wear when not wearing lycra. I commute about 12-16KMs in and about 20KMs home. I wear a T Shirt and shorts (just normal shorts with pockets) and have no problems. On hot days I wear a bike jersey but the rest of the time T Shirts are fine. I actually wear old T Shirts, they start as casual attire, then become bike attire and lastly end up as rags which are generally used to clean the bike. Much use can be made of a decent T Shirt.
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