please help advice needed

[wingnutter]

I was looking for second hand but was thinking I might have to spend to get it up to scratch so might aswel buy new. I always think the worst always. Is there a certain code in cycle wear. What to and what not to wear don't want to look a twizat

 

[mjr]

No, wear what you find comfortable IMO.

I'm sure someone will be along to advocate cream-filled padded pants before long but they're not for everyone.

 

[fossyant]

Just get some cycling shorts under what you are wearing. PS, no grundies under the padded cycling shorts.. it will hurt...

 

[mjr]

Told you so!

Just get some cycling shorts under what you are wearing.

What, no cream?

 

[wingnutter]

Just get some cycling shorts under what you are wearing. PS, no grundies under the padded cycling shorts.. it will hurt...

Was thinking more full length things don't fancy taking mac3 to my legs. I love the thought of padded.

 

[fossyant]

Was thinking more full length things don't fancy taking mac3 to my legs. I love the thought of padded.

Shorts are fine.... you don't need any creams with the current shorts either. Wear trackie's over the top if you like. You do need cycling shorts with the pad as a minimum for that distance.

 

[mjr]

You do need cycling shorts with the pad as a minimum for that distance.

Do you think everyone does, or do you know that bottom well?

 

[fossyant]

Do you think everyone does, or do you know that bottom well?

Just advice.... sore arse ain't much fun.

 

[mjr]

Just advice.... sore arse ain't much fun.

Far sorer with pad than without IMO but I know not everyone finds them the same.

 

[fossyant]

Far sorer with pad than without IMO but I know not everyone finds them the same.

You ride without a pad... I am not worthy !

 

[mjr]

You ride without a pad... I am not worthy !

old school padded saddles and leathery saddles. None of this modern masochism and kinky clothes

 

[wingnutter]

My mind is really set on the carrera subway 2, but speaking with the missis she said I could push budget to 800, bit of a jump from 300 I know. (there the boss lets all not lie). Anymore ideas. Road/mtb flat bars

 

[Elswick Cotterpin]

£800 increases your options substantially, and also makes choosing even more difficult! Not much help I know...

 

[wingnutter]

Lots of options the boardmans are ok aswel. I presume the dearer the bike the dearer the parts. Anymore names I could look at. cannondale boardman claud butler

 

[vickster]

If you really don't know what you want, if you have a branch within striking distance, go to Evans with photo ID and a bank card and get some testrides of a few bikes that appeal

And why would you need to shave your legs to wear cycling shorts? Do you when wearing normal shorts in the summer?