Hey don't take offense now 😉 We're not talking nylon stockings you know. Serioulsy. I've got three pair of Lycra shorts that I've treated pretty bad on both asphalt and offroad. None have the slightest wear or tear. The only telltale signs on them is that they've been through the washer hundreds of times maybe.
I had a friend who had a high-speed rollerskiing incident, much skidding was involved. The lycra was fine (didn't even tear), but she was a bit scraped and bruised underneath. I'd imagine that had it been a different material the outcome could have been a bit more painful. Road rash is not fun!
Per Elmsäter wrote: > Penny S wrote: >>> Can anyone offer a technical reason (which rules out >>> style) for going to the baggy variety? (and I don't >>> care about all the little pockets, I have a >>> camelback). >>> >> serveral. >> >> if you snag lycra on a twig and it rips, well... you >> have have an exposure situation. Baggies are more >> abrasion resistant, plus you have the liner >> underneath. The nylon fabric of baggies will also >> slide a little more, less likely to snag and tear, >> unless you catch a pocket or something. >> >> Penny > > I'm not so sure about that. I snagged my Lycra pretty > bad on twig last weekend. Results were not noticeable > on the shorts but a 4 inch log scar is visible on my > hip. Roadie shorts are kindof made to not rip real easy > and also to keep you from getting real bad road rash > when sliding on asphalt.
OK, so I don't know what I"m talking about. I can live with that.
Penny
Hey don't take offense now 😉 We're not talking nylon stockings you know. Serioulsy. I've got three pair of Lycra shorts that I've treated pretty bad on both asphalt and offroad. None have the slightest wear or tear. The only telltale signs on them is that they've been through the washer hundreds of times maybe.
not offended. I have three different weights of lycra shorts: heavy duty, made of 9 ounce, the same stuff pro foot ball leggins are made of, that are extremely tought. I have a one lighter pair, that haven't torn yet, and then I have a super light wicking lycra suppllex pair that are awesome because they are so cool to wear when it's really hot.. but they seem to snag on everything.
as for pantyhose... I wouldn't know what you are talking about, haven't owned any for years.
Penny
I didn't say pantyhose. That is not in my vocabulary. Over here women wear nylon stockings when they dress up. Agreed though that Lycra of course comes in different quality. The best biking shorts I have are made by Briko.
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I would use nothing other than lycra/spandex shorts. I don't want baggy shorts snagging on my saddle.
well now, I have my first pair of baggies... some Cannondales with a built in liner that Tuffgrrl gave me, and I really like them. They aren't too baggy, just right. And they don't have elastic at the waist, or open pockets, I think thats where you'd get into trouble with the snags.
I will be trying my first pair of bib shorts real soon. I have to admit, that elastic at the waist can get annoying.
Bibs are nice once you get used to rolling up one leg to relieve yourself 😉
True, lycra isn't the look for everyone. But this is a mountain bike group. Fashion is for roadies and "Queer Eye" afficionados.
Being a roadie I have no choice but to agree on the first part of your statement. Before I go any further though I need to know what a "Queer Eye" afficionado is?
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mojo deluxe wrote: > I would use nothing other than lycra/spandex shorts. I > don't want baggy shorts snagging on my saddle.
well now, I have my first pair of baggies... some Cannondales with a built in liner that Tuffgrrl gave me, and I really like them. They aren't too baggy, just right. And they don't have elastic at the waist, or open pockets, I think thats where you'd get into trouble with the snags.
I will be trying my first pair of bib shorts real soon. I have to admit, that elastic at the waist can get annoying.
Bibs are nice once you get used to rolling up one leg to relieve yourself
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I am getting back to my MTB after a few years away from the sport. Old shorts have expired elastics, so I need new ones.
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baggy variety? (and I don't care about all the little pockets, I have a camelback).
The only reason I wear them is so I can put my small camera in a pocket. It makes it much more available for candid shots rather than having to get setup for a shot. I can even grab it and snap shots while riding.
For storing things like that, I just stick them down he side of my lycras, next to the hip - stays where the hell I left it without trouble.
True, lycra isn't the look for everyone. But this is a mountain bike group. Fashion is for roadies and "Queer Eye" afficionados.
Being a roadie I have no choice but to agree on the first part of your statement. Before I go any further though I need to know what a "Queer Eye" afficionado is?
I just stick it in the pocket. My original Olympus Stylus from 1991 survived tons of stuff so I'm treating my A70 the same way. I may be too trusting but the A70 feels pretty solid.
I'd be a little worried about the camera in pocket getting whacked against something.
I've ridden with my A70 a handful of times now and dropped it once. I've already lost the bexel around the lens, it appears to just be cosmetic, and the door to the compact flash is kind of discombobulated. The only thing I'm worried about is the lcd getting too scratched up over time. Even the pathetic little viewfinder on my Olympus is 20 times better than the viewfinder on the A70 so the lcd is pretty important.
Personally I don't want to get a case because I like to be able to shoot quickly so I can take pictures of someone who may be close behind without asking them to stop, seconds count in that scenario. And a lot of my solo photos are taken while riding, I don't have to stop and get the camera out of the case.
Greg
hmmmm. I've got an A70 also, and it seems like one tough little camera. I dropped mine on the cement floor of the garage the other day, and my first thought was, oh... [censored]. My Nikon Coolpix did not survive a similar drop onto something soft ( roof insulation). I didn't even notice that the case had a dent in it until I took the camera in to get the lens cleaned. The guy freaked and suggested I check my prints carefully for any focus mis-alignment. So... alls well!!
I'm still thinking of one of those little neoprene cased like I linked to, for my camel back strap. Mostly I'm in pocketless lycra shorts.
The only reason I wear them is so I can put my small camera in a pocket.
Isn't that what jersey pockets are for? Or are cycling jerseys taboo as well?
Eric
Camel backs generally close off the top of the pocket, or rest on top of them.mamkeing putting stuff in there impractical. I know I use a pack in lieu of pockets, I generally use pocketless tops.
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"Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]... > mojo deluxe wrote: >> I would use nothing other than lycra/spandex shorts. I >> don't want baggy shorts snagging on my saddle. > > > well now, I have my first pair of baggies... some > Cannondales with a built in liner that Tuffgrrl gave > me, and I really like them. They aren't too baggy, just > right. And they don't have elastic at the waist, or > open pockets, I think thats where you'd get into > trouble with the snags. > I will be trying my first pair of bib shorts real soon. I have to admit, that elastic at the waist can get annoying.
Bibs are nice once you get used to rolling up one leg to relieve yourself 😉
No way!
No, not like the dogs do it. I meant one leg of the bibs 😉 -- Perre
True, lycra isn't the look for everyone. But this is a mountain bike group. Fashion is for roadies and "Queer Eye" afficionados.
Being a roadie I have no choice but to agree on the first part of your statement. Before I go any further though I need to know what a "Queer Eye" afficionado is?
Quote "They are the Fab Five: an elite team of gay men dedicated to extolling the simple virtues of style, taste and class. Each week their mission is to transform a style- deficient and culture-deprived straight man from drab to fab in each of their respective categories: fashion, food & wine, interior design, grooming and culture. " End quote
Being a roadie I'm safe, which means I'm neither style- deficient nor culture-deprived. The rest of you however better watch out for the Fab Five ROTFL
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mojo deluxe wrote: > "Penny S" <[email hidden]> wrote in > message "]news:[email hidden]... >> mojo deluxe wrote: >>> I would use nothing other than lycra/spandex shorts. >>> I don't want baggy shorts snagging on my saddle. >> >> >> well now, I have my first pair of baggies... some >> Cannondales with a built in liner that Tuffgrrl gave >> me, and I really like them. They aren't too baggy, >> just right. And they don't have elastic at the waist, >> or open pockets, I think thats where you'd get into >> trouble with the snags. >> > I will be trying my first pair of bib shorts real > soon. I have to admit, that elastic at the waist can > get annoying.
Bibs are nice once you get used to rolling up one leg to relieve yourself 😉
No way!
No, not like the dogs do it. I meant one leg of the bibs 😉
>> I will be trying my first pair of bib shorts real >> soon. I have to admit, that elastic at the waist can >> get annoying. > > Bibs are nice once you get used to rolling up one leg > to relieve yourself 😉 > No way!
No, not like the dogs do it. I meant one leg of the bibs 😉
Does it work for the ladies as well?
most gals dont have to wear bib shorts to keep their pants up over their gut. I did have a dancer friend show me a very interesting trick involving tights worn under leotards once...
OK, so I don't know what I"m talking about. I can live with that.
I take everything back. I ripped my Lycra bibs real bad today when I fell on a splintered stump sticking out of the ground. It was like - Knock, knock. - Who's there? - Madame. - Madame who? - My damn shoe's caught in the pedal. Topple, topple and slowly over. OUCH
