Skin suits

keyser_soze
keyser_soze Posts: 90
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
Does anyone use these for just road biking, or are they mainly for triathletes (and pro TT)? I have seen a few around on wiggle, CRC etc and wondered what peoples opinions were on them? They seem to be a little more comfortable maybe than a 2 peice given the reduction in seams, but more inconvenient for calls of nature etc. I fancies trying one out, but didn;t really want to splash out on an assos version without knowing how I liked them so if anyone has any pointers to cheaper versions that'd be good too!

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  • Garry H
    Garry H Posts: 6,639
    Not that practical for longer than TT distances though, or for UK winters. No pockets you see.
  • chriskempton
    chriskempton Posts: 1,245
    +1 not very practical and I wouldn't say they're more comfortable than a good jersey & shorts, but if you must - Giordana do a cheaper one that should be very good. It's based on their excellent Tenax shorts.

    http://www.parkerwear.co.uk/parker/8888 ... d/10040659

    No pictures on the ad, but if you look up the shorts and the jersey in the same ranges you'll get the idea.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,545
    I have a club one I've use in time trials and I occassionally use one with a jersey over it if I run out of bib shorts. They are also useful in short races such as crits or cross where you aren't carrying any food.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Pross wrote:
    I have a club one I've use in time trials and I occassionally use one with a jersey over it if I run out of bib shorts. They are also useful in short races such as crits or cross where you aren't carrying any food.
    +1

    My 4 year old gets extremely excited when I put it on!... Thinks I'm a super hero :shock:
    Wants me to wear it when we go out on our bikes!!! :oops:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • HillClimber101
    HillClimber101 Posts: 149
    Pross wrote:
    I have a club one I've use in time trials and I occassionally use one with a jersey over it if I run out of bib shorts.
      +1 Just don't have bib shorts, I had some £10 "cycling shorts" from Tebo, that german based coffee shop that have a shop in one corner, had them for a season of TT's and now have my jersey over my skinsuit(which i got at the end of the season, :oops: . ) if you want to carry stuff then put them into a seconded bottle or saddlebag
  • JC.152
    JC.152 Posts: 645
    ive used my club giordana one in TTs, hillcimbs and Road races but it has got a zip pocket on back big enough for phone and 2 gels
  • jon208
    jon208 Posts: 335
    I TT in an Assos skinsuit. Wouldn't want to use it for general riding. While fantastic for its intended purpose it'd be very uncomfortable for general riding as it's got a very extreme preshape to it making it very tight down the front when not in a TT position. I'd go for a traditional jersey and bib setup for general riding - jersey rear pockets are handy too.

    Jon
  • keyser_soze
    keyser_soze Posts: 90
    Thanks for the opinions guys, I don't think I'll bother for now, but when I finally get in enough shape to properly TT then I'll take the plunge.

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