Calling even more lady cyclists!

sarajoy
sarajoy Posts: 1,675
edited March 2009 in Commuting chat
(sorry, am bored at work today)

The odd bump in the road that surprises me every now and then is starting to get, er, uncomfortable upstairs. Does anyone have a recommendation with regards a good (but not crazily-priced) sports bra?

Cheers!
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Wrap cling film around your chest to pin em down... that's what I have to do...

    Doesn't it depend on how big up top you are?

    Oh man I can't wait for this thread to get going..... watches eagerly!!!
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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    I use the Berlie Shock Absorber - and have no complaints.

    http://www.rigbyandpeller.com/sports-br ... index.aspx

    THough am not suggesting you get it from Rigby and Peller (though I did!).

    Hope that helps.
  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    Perhaps a video clip of the "problem" would help us to help you (no, not you Don)? :D
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    If not a sports bra, can you ride no handed?

    This is the sort of threat Greg T lives for...

    :wink:
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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Robmanic1 wrote:
    Perhaps a video clip of the "problem" would help us to help you (no, not you Don)? :D

    Now, someone did post on here a few months ago a sportswear site that does have a video clip of the problem... if I remember correctly, you key in your bra size and the video adjusts to show the correct degree of bounce.

    DDD will probably remember the video and link you to it... :D
  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    Interestingly, I have a similar problem down below 8)
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Tsk, boys.

    Thanks Coriander, I'll look that up later! Seems that being a workforce of mainly men, they've blocked lingerie sites!! Haaaahaha.

    Actually even though I can get to the odd site, I'm not sure I'm comfortable looking at pictures of ladies in bras given the said 40-something men that surround me...
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Greg66 wrote:
    If not a sports bra, can you ride no handed?

    This is the sort of threat Greg T lives for...

    :wink:

    How is that a threat? :lol:
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Sarajoy and other ladies, if you don't have a video a picture of the problem will do...

    How fast must you be going for it to hurt? How high is the bump and how big the appendage?
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Subtle!
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Jesus Christ lads :roll:
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  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    The answer surely is a tandem and a YTS Youth on the back seat ready to provide the necessary support when the need arises. Step forward DDD - your moment has arrived.
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Greg66 wrote:
    If not a sports bra, can you ride no handed?

    This is the sort of threat Greg T lives for...

    :wink:

    Ba Da BOOM.

    Now then I believe, at a stretch we could describe this as a lingerie thread.

    My personal contribution is that Agent Provocateur "little minx" bra and pantie set whilst balancing just right that tricky slut / saint axis (very slut little saint in case you didn't know) is NOT suitable as cycling apparel.

    I find the knickers ride up my bum somthing chronic and the lace in the bra snags my chest hairs - makes my eyes water.

    However the warm glow you get from knowing you've skinned some dude ragged whilst wearing full webbing is worth the minor pain.
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    While I have to admit I'm amused by the attention, this is actually a serious request, guys.

    It's not a comfortable occurrence!

    If there are indeed better or worse sports bras for different sizes, let's hypothesize that I am at the national average.
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  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    sarajoy wrote:
    While I have to admit I'm amused by the attention, this is actually a serious request, guys.

    It's not a comfortable occurrence!

    If there are indeed better or worse sports bras for different sizes, let's hypothesize that I am at the national average.

    ....... and you seriously expected a better response? We are all 14 year-old schoolboys on here after all.

    Ding-dong!
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    I think we need a better understanding of the loading demands placed on the garment - a scenario if you will.

    Perhaps it's a summer day, you are cycling along a pathway, soft focus. You happen upon a guy who's having trouble opening a bottle of champagne.

    You pop his cork and he asks how he can repay you.

    [cue wah wah guitar music]
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Greg T wrote:
    I think we need a better understanding of the loading demands placed on the garment
    I've said I'm at the national average, I'm sure the internet will tell you what that is ;)
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  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    sarajoy wrote:
    Greg T wrote:
    I think we need a better understanding of the loading demands placed on the garment
    I've said I'm at the national average, I'm sure the internet will tell you what that is ;)

    Depends which sites you frequent

    (this is getting like "carry-on-foruming")
    Pictures are better than words because some words are big and hard to understand.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/34335188@N07/3336802663/
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Greg you need to be a comedian!

    I've got tears in my eyes laughing having read both your posts.

    Sarajoy 34/36 B/C cup

    My girlfriend is ample...

    She would advise trial and error as it would seem each make adheres to its own measurements and each shop measures differently from each makes sizing. I suppose its a case of finding a brand you like and sticking with them.
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Greg you need to be a comedian!

    There's nothing funny about ladies underwear mon brave - deadly serious and potentially fatal - if you forget your safe word.
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    sarajoy wrote:
    Greg T wrote:
    I think we need a better understanding of the loading demands placed on the garment
    I've said I'm at the national average, I'm sure the internet will tell you what that is ;)

    You can find BOOBS on the internet??
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Sara - I use the Shock Absorber level 4/5 ones - about £25 a pop. I've also recently got an under armour zip-front one - very good indeed, but dearer:

    http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdID=1809

    M&S ones fall apart, it seems, but they're cheaper.

    EDIT: Bought some a while ago with side fastenings. Don't. Ouch.
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  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    My wife has a fantastic sports bra - swears by it.

    I think she got it from Bravissimo - may be very wrong here (she is err....busty?!?) - has lasted for a couple of seasons of rowing, a few half marathons and so on

    It smells bad, but still wraps up the twins should exercise occur - I'll leave no as I am blushing......And have probably offended everyone.
  • fnb1
    fnb1 Posts: 591
    although not quiet in need of one (yet) myself, Ladies, you might want to check this site out for help,

    http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/bounceometer/shock.html

    Gents, you may just want to check the site out anyway! :)
    fay ce que voudres
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    fnb1 wrote:
    although not quiet in need of one (yet) myself, Ladies, you might want to check this site out for help,

    http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/bounceometer/shock.html

    Gents, you may just want to check the site out anyway! :)

    That, my man, is a work of comic genius. :D:D:D
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    thats great, not sure it's attaully useful! but very very silly....
  • Throlkim
    Throlkim Posts: 94
    Imagine being the designer given that project to work on.
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    It's very difficult to observe the "benefits " of the product they're trying to sell, on account of the two far more entertaining sideshows running alongside it.

    Marketing people need to have a chat with themselves, methinks...
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  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    I've just watched it for 3 hours & 22 mins but it didn't show me the suspension for my Land Rover. I'll try again. Back at 5:30...

    :)
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    I can't wait to go home and play with it!!!!!

    :twisted:
    Food Chain number = 4

    A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game

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