Men in tights

[Boon 51]

Well I'm 61 so its almost a chat up line...

 

[numbnuts]

.....and I'm coming up to 62, if people don't like what they see tough

 

[eevvee]

And I'm also 61 cycling for nearly 3 months now and the tights were a great buy - and following the commando advice on this thread by far the best way

 

[G3CWI]

My wife has been feeling my tights (!). Commenting on the pad thingy she said why don't they just make the saddles more comfortable? Genius! But why don't they?

 

[Crankarm]

And I'm also 61 cycling for nearly 3 months now and the tights were a great buy - and following the commando advice on this thread by far the best way

It is my impression that riding commando would be the same as riding in the buff or your birthday suit .

 

[Nigelnaturist]

It is my impression that riding commando would be the same as riding in the buff or your birthday suit .

Trust me it's not.

My wife has been feeling my tights (!). Commenting on the pad thingy she said why don't they just make the saddles more comfortable? Genius! But why don't they?

Usually weight, you can get saddles that are more comfortable, but they usually weigh more, which is ok for general use, but if your trying to make the bike lighter not so, the choice of shorts/bibs is down to the rider

 

[Crankarm]

Trust me it's not.

Usually weight, you can get saddles that are more comfortable, but they usually weigh more, which is ok for general use, but if your trying to make the bike lighter not so, the choice of shorts/bibs is down to the rider

Invariably when some tells me this I tend not to.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Invariably when some tells me this I tend not to.

Look at my name.
I am not posting this picture, but if you want to look, feel free.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35557179@N04/8380635247/in/photostream
It's not me but at the W.N.B.R. 2008

 

[Rob3rt]

Trust me it's not.

Usually weight, you can get saddles that are more comfortable, but they usually weigh more, which is ok for general use, but if your trying to make the bike lighter not so, the choice of shorts/bibs is down to the rider

The reason that you wear padded shorts rather than use a "comfy" saddle is not down to weight, it is because the pad in the shorts moves with your anatomy, a saddle doesn't move with you, you move against it, hence you would be more likely to chafe over longer distances.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The reason that you wear padded shorts rather than use a "comfy" saddle is not down to weight, it is because the pad in the shorts moves with your anatomy, a saddle doesn't move with you, you move against it, hence you would be more likely to chafe over longer distances.

Suppose that's why the W.N.B.Rides are only 6-8 to miles then.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Suppose that's why he W.N.B.Rides are only 6-8 to miles then.

that and the british weather but not much

 

[numbnuts]

Suppose that's why he W.N.B.Rides are only 6-8 to miles then.

I've done the NBR in Southampton it's done a day earlier than the London one

 

[Nigelnaturist]

that and the british weather but not much

It's never cold in June.

I've done the NBR in Southampton it's done a day earlier than the London one

I suppose you could do both, I hope to do York this year.
Sorry I know a bit off topic.

 

[Maylian]

I love my bib shorts, I love my bib tights when its really cold or raining. I super love my tri-suits for all occassions since it sucks me in so I think I look a bit more toned than normal. Fortunately my girfriend loves them and calls them my onesies, people at work give me odd looks as I clop through the office to the showers each day but I put that down to jealousy!

 

[youngoldbloke]

The reason that you wear padded shorts rather than use a "comfy" saddle is not down to weight, it is because the pad in the shorts moves with your anatomy, a saddle doesn't move with you, you move against it, hence you would be more likely to chafe over longer distances.

Exactly! The reason many people find a Brooks comfortable is not that it is softer, it is because it fits, or has become fitted to your anatomy. The pad forms a friction barrier between your behind and the saddle. It moves with you. Underpants are not a good idea in that they can interfere with that barrier, and allow you to move against the pad, creating chafing. Some give in the saddle might be desirable to dampen vibration, but NOT softness.