Riding season approach-eth! Wicking Ts are back
02-13-18, 10:39 PM
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Riding season approach-eth! Wicking Ts are back
FYI -- I stopped in a WalMart this morning on my way to work to pick up a Valentine's card for the Wife (hint-hint-hint) this morning, and on the way to the greeting card section I passed the men's clothing. They finally brought out (Northern Ohio seasonal) the fast-dry moisture-wicking Ts in the neon yellow that I use on my cycling commute. $5.97.
02-14-18, 10:00 AM
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All Hail Caesar, I mean Wally Mart...
02-14-18, 12:15 PM
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that's where I got my cheap orange hoodie
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Just another reminder that you don't have to spend a fortune to bike.
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The Walmart wicking Ts make great base layers for winter.
02-15-18, 10:47 AM
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Good to know they're at WallyWorld; I have several from Target (yay men's dept.), but this year it's all subdued/ninja colors. Now, if I can just bring myself to overcome my moral allergy...
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would be nice if they could manage to copy good cycling pants ...
02-15-18, 01:00 PM
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02-16-18, 07:21 PM
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Today I saw my first cycling commuter of the season, riding with a much-too-dim light set. Even though he was 'oncoming' -- even 20 minutes before sunrise on a cloudy dismal day -- I barely saw the dim-flashing headlight, and his taillight was a almost invisible VERY dim steady red. As he was riding towards me, I saw the yellow pedal reflectors before I saw his flashing headlight! Afterwards, I thought that I should have stopped and offered him one of the light sets that I had iced up on suggestion that [MENTION=305894]oddjob2[/MENTION] posted from BestBuy that was still in the bag on the front seat.... $7.99 200Lum LED headlight and a much brighter LED blinking rear... https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...=ref:212,loc:2
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You guys could be wearing Rapha and not even know it.
Remember that Walmart bought Rapha.
I wouldn't be surprised if those $8 wicking tees were actually rebranded from the Rapha clearance page or Brevet Jerseys which failed final inspection.
A sure sign is when Walmart starts recommending that their wicking tees only get washed in special Equate brand garment wash.
-Tim-
Remember that Walmart bought Rapha.
I wouldn't be surprised if those $8 wicking tees were actually rebranded from the Rapha clearance page or Brevet Jerseys which failed final inspection.
A sure sign is when Walmart starts recommending that their wicking tees only get washed in special Equate brand garment wash.
-Tim-
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I too am on the Walmart cycling wear program. I've been disappointed by traditional cycling jerseys, but maybe I need to give them another shot in the future. I *want* to like them, I just can't.
02-18-18, 09:31 AM
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That’s a perfect riding shirt as long as you don’t need pockets, a zipper, or sleeves and hem that fits properly when you’re in a riding position, as opposed to standing up straight.
02-18-18, 01:24 PM
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Oh, AND I can wear this shirt into a store/fast-food establishment without looking like a MAMIL!
02-18-18, 02:26 PM
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So a $50-75 cycling jersey has what advantage over these T-shirts for a half-hour commute? I bought the wicking-T in a +1 or +2 size so it'd be long enough to fit 'properly' (even with my 60-yr-old 'aero-belly'), sleeves are the same length as a cycling jersey, and I have pockets in my hiking shorts or additional 'storage' capability in my seat- or handlebar bag. Again, what are the disadvantages of this much cheaper solution??
Oh, AND I can wear this shirt into a store/fast-food establishment without looking like a MAMIL!
Oh, AND I can wear this shirt into a store/fast-food establishment without looking like a MAMIL!
02-18-18, 02:49 PM
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Yeah, I went out for a ride the other day and for the first time in quite a few months regretted wearing long sleeves. So though not a T, .....it was wicking a lot of moisture.
02-18-18, 04:06 PM
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I've had a bunch of cycling jerserys - in fact I gave away most of them - some were unworn - because I just didn't wear them. I'd rather wear a wicking T! I have exactly two pair of padded 'cycling shorts' - that are only used on rides of over 50 miles. Since I seldom ride that far in any day (other than a couple of organized Metrics or Centuries per year) I wear the aforementioned hiking shorts.
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I don't even own any cycling jerseys. I wouldn't mind getting one some day, but the wicking T-shirts work well enough for me and keep me dry during the summer.
02-18-18, 05:28 PM
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They're my go to gym and mtn biking shirts. I have more expensive wicking shirts, but they don't see time on the mtn bike.
Strictly cycling jerseys on the roadie, with a long sleeve wicking shirt over it when necessary.
Strictly cycling jerseys on the roadie, with a long sleeve wicking shirt over it when necessary.
02-18-18, 05:39 PM
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Sorry, but I took your post to indicate that only Cycling jerseys should be worn when riding a bike.
I've had a bunch of cycling jerserys - in fact I gave away most of them - some were unworn - because I just didn't wear them. I'd rather wear a wicking T! I have exactly two pair of padded 'cycling shorts' - that are only used on rides of over 50 miles. Since I seldom ride that far in any day (other than a couple of organized Metrics or Centuries per year) I wear the aforementioned hiking shorts.
I've had a bunch of cycling jerserys - in fact I gave away most of them - some were unworn - because I just didn't wear them. I'd rather wear a wicking T! I have exactly two pair of padded 'cycling shorts' - that are only used on rides of over 50 miles. Since I seldom ride that far in any day (other than a couple of organized Metrics or Centuries per year) I wear the aforementioned hiking shorts.
02-19-18, 08:29 AM
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one of my favorite shirts for cycling is actually a thick, honey comb weave, Brooks Podium Equilibrium, long sleeve, 1/2 zip running shirt I got on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods. I've used it by itself, w a base under it, even used it as a base under other things
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