Compression shorts? - Page 2

el Inglés · #16 08-17.-2004

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Originally Posted by aTmSpectre

Being a swimmer I'm well away of the horrible effects that happen when your musles are allowed to just flap around. So I have a problem, my cycling shorts don't have the kind of support around my main muscle groups that my swim suits do, but my swim suits don't have the padding that my cycling shorts do.

Are there any companies that make a cycling short that is specifily designed with pressure and compression in mind?

Does anybody else have any idea what I'm talking about?

I think i'd look like a damn fool ridding around town in my Speedo Sharksuit

seems to me your going to fry when the sun comes out , swimming will keep you cool but when cycling you need to sweat to keep cool - seems to me that if Lance Armstrong can win six tours in cycle shorts then they might work for you as well so give them a try .

tamman2000 · #17 08-17.-2004

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Originally Posted by el Inglés

seems to me your going to fry when the sun comes out , swimming will keep you cool but when cycling you need to sweat to keep cool - seems to me that if Lance Armstrong can win six tours in cycle shorts then they might work for you as well so give them a try .

If nobody else is using them then Lance is not at a competative disadvantage.

Remember. A lot of people won multiple tours without aerobars on their TT bikes, but when LeMond used them he got the advantage and won...

I am not saying that I think they would nesisarily help. Just don't dismiss it so quickly...

aTmSpectre · #18 08-17.-2004

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Originally Posted by tamman2000

If nobody else is using them then Lance is not at a competative disadvantage.

Remember. A lot of people won multiple tours without aerobars on their TT bikes, but when LeMond used them he got the advantage and won...

I am not saying that I think they would nesisarily help. Just don't dismiss it so quickly...

I also would not rule out that he's using them. I've found a few cycling shorts that are built with that in mind, but they are all WAY over $100. I would have a hard time believing that anybody big on the tour isn't going to be using the newest and the best, which would mean way over $100.

Bolo Grubb · #19 08-17.-2004

you might want to try UnderArmor brand sportswear. They have several compression shirts and shorts.

Nitrojan646 · #20 08-19.-2004

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Originally Posted by Bolo Grubb

you might want to try UnderArmor brand sportswear. They have several compression shirts and shorts.

Agreed, just look out there, almost every athletic wear brand has some compression, moisture wicking, performance clothing. I would check out UnderArmour though.

wayne6000 · #21 08-19.-2004

Weighing 200lbs riding a rockhopper, i would guess theres more than your legs vibrating.
You should get some girls pantyhose; That way you wouldnt need to shave, you will have your compression and a nice tan.

ed073 · #22 08-19.-2004

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Originally Posted by wayne6000

Weighing 200lbs riding a rockhopper, i would guess theres more than your legs vibrating.
You should get some girls pantyhose; That way you wouldnt need to shave, you will have your compression and a nice tan.

Lol

That's nearly as silly as riding in a weightlifting suit.....

trekie · #23 08-20.-2004

I was wondering if you could just wear your swimmers compression shorts under a pair of cycling shorts? You'll get the compression you're after and the padding of the cycling shorts. Think it would work?

Julian Radowsky · #24 08-20.-2004

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Originally Posted by trekie

I was wondering if you could just wear your swimmers compression shorts under a pair of cycling shorts? You'll get the compression you're after and the padding of the cycling shorts. Think it would work?

Sure it will work, and turn your nuts into burger meat. Go for it!

aTmSpectre · #25 08-20.-2004

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Originally Posted by trekie

I was wondering if you could just wear your swimmers compression shorts under a pair of cycling shorts? You'll get the compression you're after and the padding of the cycling shorts. Think it would work?

This is what I have been doing. And it works really well....except it HOT very very hot.

aTmSpectre · #26 08-20.-2004

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Originally Posted by wayne6000

Weighing 200lbs riding a rockhopper, i would guess theres more than your legs vibrating.
You should get some girls pantyhose; That way you wouldnt need to shave, you will have your compression and a nice tan.

What does that mean? I weigh 200lbs and I'm 6'2". Not much jiggling.

el Inglés · #27 08-24.-2004

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Originally Posted by tamman2000

If nobody else is using them then Lance is not at a competative disadvantage.

Remember. A lot of people won multiple tours without aerobars on their TT bikes, but when LeMond used them he got the advantage and won...

I am not saying that I think they would nesisarily help. Just don't dismiss it so quickly...

watching the olympics most of the athletes seem to be wearing the least clothing possible ; only in the pool do you see full , or mostly semi , body suits - and most of these leave the shoulders , back and arms uncovered : strange as these are the muscles that do most of the work .
could it be that you´ve fallen for the marketing hype ?

ps ; what happens in water is different from being on dry land - ask any fish .

tamman2000 · #28 08-24.-2004

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Originally Posted by el Inglés

watching the olympics most of the athletes seem to be wearing the least clothing possible ; only in the pool do you see full , or mostly semi , body suits - and most of these leave the shoulders , back and arms uncovered : strange as these are the muscles that do most of the work .
could it be that you´ve fallen for the marketing hype ?

ps ; what happens in water is different from being on dry land - ask any fish .

I have been watching the olympics too, compression socks (over the calf) were being work by several of the womens marathon competitors...

aTmSpectre · #29 08-24.-2004

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Originally Posted by el Inglés

watching the olympics most of the athletes seem to be wearing the least clothing possible ; only in the pool do you see full , or mostly semi , body suits - and most of these leave the shoulders , back and arms uncovered : strange as these are the muscles that do most of the work .
could it be that you´ve fallen for the marketing hype ?

ps ; what happens in water is different from being on dry land - ask any fish .

Really the only places that you have problems with muscle vibration is the calves and triceps. But the calves are the big one. anyways, i got a pair of Under Armour compression shorts to wear under my cycling shorts. Much better.

ed073 · #30 08-24.-2004

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Originally Posted by tamman2000

I have been watching the olympics too, compression socks (over the calf) were being work by several of the womens marathon competitors...

Popovych wore them in the Giro TTs.

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