Why is so much clothing dark colored.
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Red could always be considered useful. All about the timing.
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I find that darker colors show less dirt and grease, and are easier to wash.
Light colors show everything, and stains are a hassle!!!
Still, I've started collecting bright colored cycling clothes.
Light colors show everything, and stains are a hassle!!!
Still, I've started collecting bright colored cycling clothes.
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Why do you run gatorskins? definitely fits the aesthetic with ss and crazy frame, also do you ever ride them fixed? Also, ive never ridden a tt frame, is the handling bad enough to the point where you would avoid riding it close to other bikes?
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05-05-22, 07:08 PM
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It is true, my last ride of 64 miles I saw numerous people wearing the "bike gear" jerseys pants all dark colored. Why do you need a $100 jersey to ride a bike? I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?? I wear a $10 high viz construction tee and am totally comfortable, guarantee you I am way more visible than the blue jersey guys. Bike shorts under my cargo shorts yes, fingerless gloves yes, helmet for sure anything else is vanity unless you are a racer. When I look at pics of people riding in Amsterdam they are for the most part riding everyday clothes. Americans spend way to much time and money obsessing about things that will not really at the end of the day make any difference on their ride. You are the motor however you may be "dressed" and your clothes are not going to make your motor one bit better. Just go ride.
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It is true, my last ride of 64 miles I saw numerous people wearing the "bike gear" jerseys pants all dark colored. Why do you need a $100 jersey to ride a bike? I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?? I wear a $10 high viz construction tee and am totally comfortable, guarantee you I am way more visible than the blue jersey guys. Bike shorts under my cargo shorts yes, fingerless gloves yes, helmet for sure anything else is vanity unless you are a racer. When I look at pics of people riding in Amsterdam they are for the most part riding everyday clothes. Americans spend way to much time and money obsessing about things that will not really at the end of the day make any difference on their ride. You are the motor however you may be "dressed" and your clothes are not going to make your motor one bit better. Just go ride.
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It is true, my last ride of 64 miles I saw numerous people wearing the "bike gear" jerseys pants all dark colored. Why do you need a $100 jersey to ride a bike? I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?? I wear a $10 high viz construction tee and am totally comfortable, guarantee you I am way more visible than the blue jersey guys. Bike shorts under my cargo shorts yes, fingerless gloves yes, helmet for sure anything else is vanity unless you are a racer. When I look at pics of people riding in Amsterdam they are for the most part riding everyday clothes. Americans spend way to much time and money obsessing about things that will not really at the end of the day make any difference on their ride. You are the motor however you may be "dressed" and your clothes are not going to make your motor one bit better. Just go ride.
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It is true, my last ride of 64 miles I saw numerous people wearing the "bike gear" jerseys pants all dark colored. Why do you need a $100 jersey to ride a bike? I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?? I wear a $10 high viz construction tee and am totally comfortable, guarantee you I am way more visible than the blue jersey guys. Bike shorts under my cargo shorts yes, fingerless gloves yes, helmet for sure anything else is vanity unless you are a racer. When I look at pics of people riding in Amsterdam they are for the most part riding everyday clothes. Americans spend way to much time and money obsessing about things that will not really at the end of the day make any difference on their ride. You are the motor however you may be "dressed" and your clothes are not going to make your motor one bit better. Just go ride.
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58AAOSwz-Be9SC0 this one is 20kmy life savings are in crapy volatile penny stocks (down 25% overall) but I had GME at 17$ and amc at 2$ so eventually I might hit a jackpot and be able to afford a crazy bike. The one you listed is too small for me. Ive never heard of this frame but am going down the rabbit hole now
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It is true, my last ride of 64 miles I saw numerous people wearing the "bike gear" jerseys pants all dark colored. Why do you need a $100 jersey to ride a bike? I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?? I wear a $10 high viz construction tee and am totally comfortable, guarantee you I am way more visible than the blue jersey guys. Bike shorts under my cargo shorts yes, fingerless gloves yes, helmet for sure anything else is vanity unless you are a racer. When I look at pics of people riding in Amsterdam they are for the most part riding everyday clothes. Americans spend way to much time and money obsessing about things that will not really at the end of the day make any difference on their ride. You are the motor however you may be "dressed" and your clothes are not going to make your motor one bit better. Just go ride.
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We have a lot of little steel threads form steel belted tires that can work their way into your tires and give you a flat. I check my tires after every ride and it amazes me the stuff that gets stuck into the tires, but no flats. I average less than one flat a year over the last 8 or 9 years. I raced for almost 15 years and did tons of crits with fields of 75+ riding close is never an issue.
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I've heard there's lots of power to be gained from the dark side.
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In Thailand, where I ride frequently, it's very common to see Thais riding in long sleeves, full fingered gloves, and also tights. Many also cover their faces. It's all to protect them from exposure to the sun as they don't want their skin to get brown. All this despite the temps being in the 90's with very high humidity.
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[QUOTE=Ttom;22496676] I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?/QUOTE]
Some people don't like to use sunscreen so instead they will use clothing to protect themselves from getting sunburn. Very common practice. I personally hate sunscreen and prefer to cover up with clothing or just ride early in the morning before the sun gets too hot.
Some people don't like to use sunscreen so instead they will use clothing to protect themselves from getting sunburn. Very common practice. I personally hate sunscreen and prefer to cover up with clothing or just ride early in the morning before the sun gets too hot.
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It is true, my last ride of 64 miles I saw numerous people wearing the "bike gear" jerseys pants all dark colored. Why do you need a $100 jersey to ride a bike? I saw a guy riding in 90 degrees with a long sleeve jersey, really?? I wear a $10 high viz construction tee and am totally comfortable, guarantee you I am way more visible than the blue jersey guys. Bike shorts under my cargo shorts yes, fingerless gloves yes, helmet for sure anything else is vanity unless you are a racer. When I look at pics of people riding in Amsterdam they are for the most part riding everyday clothes. Americans spend way to much time and money obsessing about things that will not really at the end of the day make any difference on their ride. You are the motor however you may be "dressed" and your clothes are not going to make your motor one bit better. Just go ride.
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