Hell hath no fury...

linsen
linsen Posts: 1,959
edited April 2009 in Commuting chat
..like a girl trying to buy girl's cycling things

We have lots of cycling shops in and around here. And girls are welcome if they like buying and using naff kit

Pink cycling tops with useless pockets big enough for lipstick only
Cycling shorts which are just shorts with barely any padding and cut VERY short (yes, DDD I know what you are about to say)
A spectaular range of three saddles for road bikes - among all the shops that is

grrr
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  • NGale
    NGale Posts: 1,866
    The same with the cycle shops down here.

    My LBS know me well now and that when I go in for anything they dare not direct me to any of the 'female' range.

    To be fair they have a bit of respect for the fact that I am not bothered by all the pink nonsense and just want something practical which does the job.
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  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    Oh come now, you can pick up all sorts of cool, girly stuff for bikes. There's those pink streamers that hang out of the end of your handlebars, little seats you can fit to the back of your bike so you can carry your dolly's around with you, plus you get to ride side-saddle so boys can't see your knickers.
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    NGale wrote:
    The same with the cycle shops down here.

    My LBS know me well now and that when I go in for anything they dare not direct me to any of the 'female' range.

    To be fair they have a bit of respect for the fact that I am not bothered by all the pink nonsense and just want something practical which does the job.

    Hmm I would agree on the whole and being, ahem, less than ample up top it is no problem there, but men's shorts? Not sure about that......

    My LBS call me "trouble" already - have no idea why
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  • Furbes
    Furbes Posts: 289
    Robmanic1 wrote:
    Oh come now, you can pick up all sorts of cool, girly stuff for bikes. There's those pink streamers that hang out of the end of your handlebars, little seats you can fit to the back of your bike so you can carry your dolly's around with you, plus you get to ride side-saddle so boys can't see your knickers.

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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    edited April 2009
    Seriously,

    I think the lack of cycle clothing selection for women (in general) is unfair and only serves to prevent them indulging - in what could be a non-gender specific sport (as in women competing against men) - in cycling at all levels.

    Of the selection that there is it is often shamelessly chauvinistic. Look at the Assos advert for women's bibs. I may laugh and joke about them but in that is the problem. They're not serious, it's not about the sport or benefit to cycling its selling nothing but sex and personally I think it cheapens and insults the intentions of the person buying them.

    Also:

    Linsen, I can take real issues seriously, sometimes. :wink: Also you should go for the really short short shorts... tee hee hee.... :lol:
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  • NGale
    NGale Posts: 1,866
    linsen wrote:
    NGale wrote:
    The same with the cycle shops down here.

    My LBS know me well now and that when I go in for anything they dare not direct me to any of the 'female' range.

    To be fair they have a bit of respect for the fact that I am not bothered by all the pink nonsense and just want something practical which does the job.

    Hmm I would agree on the whole and being, ahem, less than ample up top it is no problem there, but men's shorts? Not sure about that......

    My LBS call me "trouble" already - have no idea why

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    :shock: Very good of you though. What's the pony planning on using them for?

    :lol:
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    As an act of allegiance to your cause, I shall wear only womens clothing next week - damn them all! C'mon Jarrow!!

    *anyone have any size 9 heels and a bra for a 44" A cup chest*

    In more serious news - you are absolutely right - My wife has had the same probs with fitness kit, rowing kit and so on - often resorts to my closet.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    gtvlusso wrote:

    In more serious news - you are absolutely right - My wife has had the same probs with fitness kit, rowing kit and so on - often resorts to my closet.

    Where she finds yet more women's clothing...
  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    gtvlusso wrote:
    In more serious news - you are absolutely right - My wife has had the same probs with fitness kit, rowing kit and so on - often resorts to my closet.

    Plenty more room in there for clothes now you've come out! :wink:
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  • Eau Rouge
    Eau Rouge Posts: 1,118
    jashburnham wrote:
    :shock: Very good of you though. What's the pony planning on using them for?

    :lol:

    The pony is probably doing the Dartmoor Classic Sportive in May.
    :)
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    jashburnham wrote:
    gtvlusso wrote:

    In more serious news - you are absolutely right - My wife has had the same probs with fitness kit, rowing kit and so on - often resorts to my closet.

    Where she finds yet more women's clothing...

    Quiet you! That thing we do on Tuesday's is supposed to be secret: http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/window/ ... 04,00.html
  • the_hundredth_idiot
    the_hundredth_idiot Posts: 813
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Look at the Assos advert for women's bibs.

    I usually hate taking orders. But I'll make an exception in this case. Always easy to find the Assos adverts in my CPlus - they're on the pages with the folded over corners! :lol:

    But, ahem, of course it's shocking and sexist - like a 1970s motor show. Appalling and degrading. :wink:
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    It is pretty bloomin' woeful really. I get all excited when the wiggle newsletter comes my way with talk of clothing bargains, and there's naught but something pink for us ladies.

    And we're not used to the lack of variety!
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:
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  • chuckcork
    chuckcork Posts: 1,471
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    It is pretty bloomin' woeful really. I get all excited when the wiggle newsletter comes my way with talk of clothing bargains, and there's naught but something pink for us ladies.

    And we're not used to the lack of variety!

    Yes, the normal ratio of 20:1 of female to male clothing shops, completely reversed when it comes to cycle gear.

    You'd think they would have copped on by now and realise that the ladies need 10 of each kind everything, with bikes, shoes and (dare I mention it) helmets to match!
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  • NGale
    NGale Posts: 1,866
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:

    I often leave people wondering :lol:

    anyway what's wrong with Daniel Craig?? he's very easy on the eyes for us ladies and someone I wouldn't complain about seeing in lycra :wink:
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:

    Yes, because James Bond rides a bike everywhere..........

    I'm sure I saw recently that Topshop has started doing a line of cycle clothing, whilst I doubt it's gonna be any good it still might be worth a look........
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:
    Does it matter?

    Or do you feel you've missed out on lots of creepy flirting? ;)
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  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    sarajoy wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:
    Does it matter?

    Or do you feel you've missed out on lots of creepy flirting? ;)

    DDD's just been caned! :lol:
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Robmanic1 wrote:
    sarajoy wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:
    Does it matter?

    Or do you feel you've missed out on lots of creepy flirting? ;)

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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    sarajoy wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    NGale wrote:

    have to admit I do wear mens shorts. But then with the fact that I'm breaking my legs in for a pit pony I do need a slightly more generous fit than the women's stuff allows.

    I thought you were a DUDE!!!!

    Can we PLEASE have gender specific avatars!!!! :evil:
    Does it matter?

    Or do you feel you've missed out on lots of creepy flirting? ;)

    You wish I flirted with you. :wink:

    I'm sorry, you just aren't the object of my online affections.

    I'm sorry.
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    You wish I flirted with you. :wink:

    I'm sorry, you just aren't the object of my online affections.

    I'm sorry.

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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    so who IS then? :wink:
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Mrs JW has problems finding cycling and outdoor gear - can't think why manufacturers assume all women like pink gear which is totally useless in practical terms - maybe there's a marketing opportunity for someone here? Try telling this lot they can't get proper womens gear
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    linsen wrote:
    so who IS then? :wink:

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  • DiggingDeeper
    DiggingDeeper Posts: 225
    itboffin wrote:
    linsen wrote:
    so who IS then? :wink:

    Greg66 :wink:

    Quality comment, hadn't thought of that one...................
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    I have a confession to make:

    On the way home tonight I've just swung onto a cycle path and 100 yards in front of me someone else swung on from a side path.

    I'm going a fair bit quicker and very soon catch up.

    Except.

    She's in lycra shorts and has just got the cutest.... :shock:

    SCR be damned at this point. I was hooked :?

    Decency forced me to go past but... but....


    and for online filirting.,,, has anyone noticed how cute Sarajoy looks in her new avatar? :mrgreen:
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Oh, behave!

    See, I wondered about this. If some guy is hanging behind me, is it because I'm just sooooo fast and he's unable to overtake, or is he just getting a good look? Hmm.
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    In my defence. ish.

    I was out cycling one time through a village - uphill stretch but narrow and windy road so not suitable for over-taking. I'm aware of a car behind me so I stand on the pedals to get up the the hill more quickly.

    I get onto the open straight stretch and the car doesn't overtake.

    I carry on up and still the car is behind me. I sit up and look behind me and there's this woman driving behind me with this HUGE grin on her face! :lol:

    I give her this :roll: :wink: look and she smile at me and overtakes.

    It was silly but very complimentary - I think the fact is: you're going to get good legs and a great bum as a cyclist, so you gotta deal with it
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