White bib shorts?

kevin_stephens

I fancy some new Assos white shorts and matching jersey, to match my white bike

But after an altercation with some water bomb throwing chavs and their parents, when my manhood was mocked in my relatively un-revealing black shots, I am wondering if white shorts are a step too far

ANy advice?

k-dog

Yep.

Something wrong with black?

giant_man

Cooler than black surely. Don't worry about anyone saying anything mate, what the fcuk do they know?

HungryCol

You have to be a tanned cycling God to get away with wearing while lycra shorts.

richa

White shorts are just wrong.

cougie

So wrong.

If you have a black saddle - that usually leaves a nice mark on the shorts.

And if they are anything like the yellow bibs my mate bought - they go transparent in the wet. Handy if you really dont want anyone sitting on your wheel.

Kléber

HungryCol wrote:

You have to be a tanned cycling God to get away with wearing while lycra shorts.

And only when riding in Southern Europe in guaranteed 30oC+ temperatures. The slightest hint of drizzle and you'll soon look like a pervert.

will3

Kevin Stephens wrote:

I fancy some new Assos white shorts and matching jersey, to match my white bike

But after an altercation with some water bomb throwing chavs and their parents, when my manhood was mocked in my relatively un-revealing black shots, I am wondering if white shorts are a step too far

ANy advice?

Yep.
Carry a super soaker.

James_London

White kit is very Euro Pro but as has been said a little impractical. IME white kit quickly looks tired and old. If you have surplus time (for laundry) and money (for the shorter replacement cycle) on your hands and can carry off the Euro Pro look then go for your life...

Compton77

gees, my girlfriend used to go nuts when i walked around the flat in my black bibs, I can't imagine what she'd do if I came out donning some white ones!! She's more adjusted now though, can tell the difference between Castellis and Assos now. I am rather pasty though, maybe if your tanned they'd be ok. Still i'd stick to black, or maybe try another one of the assos colours? Bit tough to get your hands on though..

gundersen

I havn't used black for the last ? ?? 20 years maybe


but then again I'm not like everybody else

il_principe

Bad idea. I bought some Campagnolo ones, went for a spin in Richmond park only for my training buddy to tell me that he could see my arse through the material. Never worn them again.

fluff.

I have some white Giordana ones, I think they look quite good, makes a change anyway. The backside is black, so your isn't on display so to speak, I wouldn't wear them if there was rain in the air though :oops:

Jez mon

Go for shorts with a black central section if at all possible. I don't like black shorts particularly either, but then I shave my legs and make sure they look tanned and only wear red or navy shorts (they go with my club kit).

If you really want white shorts, you might as well get them, cheap and ill fitting black shorts IMO can look a lot worse than some nice Assos white ones.

giant_man

Compton77 wrote:

gees, my girlfriend used to go nuts when i walked around the flat in my black bibs, I can't imagine what she'd do if I came out donning some white ones!!

You don't say if this was a good thing or a bad one fnaargghh fnaaargggghhh!!!!!

cougie

Our club switched to red shorts one year - to be trendy.

You could see our c*cks thru the material. Not great for cafe stops.

Compton77

You don't say if this was a good thing or a bad one fnaargghh fnaaargggghhh!!!!!

I never thought of that!! Maybe I should be getting myself some white shorts and gauge the reaction, could go either way!!

The Mechanic

Nicole Cook wears white shorts :oops:

Pokerface

I have a pair of white bibs - World Champion Quickstep team shorts (for Paulo Bettini). Made by Vermarc. Can't see a thing through them (front or back) even when wet and sweaty.

Only drawback is KEEPING them white. Fell on the road last week and rolled around in the mud for a while before riding home. Now the arse is stained.

But plain white shorts (especially if they are "thin") is a big no-no.

cougie

Bettinis gonna be pi$$ed when he finds out you've been rolling round in his shorts......

Monty Dog

Decent shorts, like Assos have a 'modesty' pad on the front which helps cover your manhood. Decent quality shorts have a double layer on the front in the light colours too. But if you haven't got tanned and shaved legs they just look wrong. Mind you there's nothing worse than a pair of washed-out coloured shorts stretched tight across skin and see-through.

blorg

Apologies, but I am surprised the Polish Cycling Team has not yet made an appearance in this thread.

HungryCol

Pokerface wrote:

Fell on the road last week and rolled around in the mud for a while before riding home.

Enter some witty comment here:__________________.

will3

cougie wrote:

Our club switched to red shorts one year - to be trendy.

You could see our c*cks thru the material. Not great for cafe stops.

And which member of the club had that idea? :?

cougie

Er, I'm saying nuffink....

Mapman

lacking in speed i decided to get the gear instead 8) Have got a pair of white Assos (very comfy)Cant see the kn/b But the pubes do poke out a little at the cafe stop if you look TOO closely But i dont really care ,with a black top and a bit of tan on the legs IMhumble o pinion i reckon its a great outfit

gavintc

Mapman wrote:

lacking in speed i decided to get the gear instead 8) Have got a pair of white Assos (very comfy)Cant see the kn/b But the pubes do poke out a little at the cafe stop if you look TOO closely But i dont really care ,with a black top and a bit of tan on the legs IMhumble o pinion i reckon its a great outfit

You could always just shave beyond the normal shave line.

Mapman

Normal shave line ? No comprendi Please explain

cougie

Or you could wax the bikini line !