Lycra Luvvies

Mental Mickey
Mental Mickey Posts: 406
edited August 2010 in The Crudcatcher
We all know it's an essiential piece of clothing for those involved in race competition, but why oh why do plenty of weekend warrior pootlers insist on looking a complete tw*t in this stuff?

It's bad enough seeing some unfit beergut type on a road bike, especially since most of these people have no shame whatsoever and seem quite happy to walk about supermarkets still dressed like a clown, makes one wonder if they are nothing more than frustated flashers.

Get a mack and get on with it, Wimbledon will be round soon enough. :wink:

Mountain biking should be regarded as a manly pastime with some real Grrrrr factor, real men can stomp their way up big hills in full kit on a hot day, riding some 35 pound beast ready for some downhill mayhem without fear, none of this lycra nonsense, well not on the outside anyway, it's bad enough that these people are obsessed with weight of their bike compoents yet have huge beer guts spilling over the saddle.

It's not big nor clever, wear padded comfy sh*t underneath your manly baggies, don't wimp out on backpacks either, pack them hard with pies and stuff, proper Grrrrr, stop wearing those silly shirts with pockets on the back, or them silly bottles which always fly off on anything remotely 'gnarly'.

Here is a photo example of how silly you all look, weekend pootlers. :D

fat-cyclist-in-lycra.jpg

Discuss. 8)
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    why cause it is comfortable.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    It's comfortable, it wicks away sweat, and the best reason - it appears to irritate narrow-minded idiots like you.

    Live and let ride, FFS.

    Oh, and we've all seen the photo before, Mr Original. :roll:
  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    Mental Mickey wrote:
    We all know it's an essiential piece of clothing for those involved in race competition, but why oh why do plenty of weekend warrior pootlers insist on looking a complete tw*t in this stuff?

    As nick says? Comfortable, designed for the job in hand etc... And im guessing you have tried lycra and deem yourself to look like a tw*t in it. Not all of us are pie eating monsters..... :)

    Wear want you want to wear, when you want to wear it.
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  • Mental Mickey
    Mental Mickey Posts: 406
    hoochylala wrote:
    Mental Mickey wrote:
    We all know it's an essiential piece of clothing for those involved in race competition, but why oh why do plenty of weekend warrior pootlers insist on looking a complete tw*t in this stuff?

    As nick says? Comfortable, designed for the job in hand etc... And im guessing you have tried lycra and deem yourself to look like a tw*t in it. Not all of us are pie eating monsters..... :)

    Wear want you want to wear, when you want to wear it.

    Never assume, I'm a fine figure of a man as it happens, incredibly good looking, well fettled and modest too. 8)

    I'm commenting on what I see, it's a bit like watching someone fall over at the first hurdle using SPD's that are clearly designed for road use, it's tragic. :lol:

    So, you got fat buggers looking like they're gonna explode and physically fit men, well, looking like a bunch of saddle riding sausage jockeys, all poncing and posturing about if the truth be told.

    Discuss.
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    Mental Mickey wrote:
    ...if the truth be told.

    Er... no. Only your opinion.

    Haven't you got anything better to look at/worry about when you're out riding?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    I'm with the OP on this one. Best way to ride is naked!
  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,400
    hoochylala wrote:
    Not all of us are pie eating monsters..... :)

    Oh Hai! :D

    I wear full on lycra (shorts and jersey), shave my legs and ride clipped in.

    And, I get more interest from the opposite sex when dressed like that than I do dressed in 'baggies'... :wink:

    Each to their own though, wear what you like, wear what you're comfortable in.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    El Capitano wrote:
    And, I get more interest from the opposite sex when dressed like that than I do dressed in 'baggies'... :wink:
    I bet I get more attention from everybody riding naked, than you do in your silly lycra! :lol:
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    And, I get more interest from the opposite sex when dressed like that than I do dressed in 'baggies'... :wink:
    I bet I get more attention from everybody riding naked, than you do in your silly lycra! :lol:

    Yup, I think you may have a point!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    edited August 2010
    Monkeypump wrote:
    Mental Mickey wrote:
    ...if the truth be told.

    Er... no. Only your opinion.

    Haven't you got anything better to look at/worry about when you're out riding?


    LOL +1

    What I find funny is seeing some dozy twonk wobbling around at 5mph down a easy bit of single track dressed up to the nines in full face helmet, shin guards, elbow guards and all other manor of pointless equipment for the minuscule speed he's doing.

    Real men don't need no stinking pads, all we need is a thin layer of Lycra to protect us as we weave through the trees at break-neck speeds. That's proper GRRRR ;)
  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,400
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    And, I get more interest from the opposite sex when dressed like that than I do dressed in 'baggies'... :wink:
    I bet I get more attention from everybody riding naked, than you do in your silly lycra! :lol:

    Can't argue with that.

    *strips off and goes for a ride*
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    RichardSwt wrote:

    Real men don't need no sticking pads, all we need is a thin layer of Lycra to protect us as we weave through the trees at break-neck speeds. That's proper GRRRR ;)

    they do if they need to drive home for work the next day.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    nicklouse wrote:
    RichardSwt wrote:

    Real men don't need no sticking pads, all we need is a thin layer of Lycra to protect us as we weave through the trees at break-neck speeds. That's proper GRRRR ;)

    they do if they need to drive home for work the next day.
    True that. Real men aren't subsidised by their mummies and daddies.
    Still. Naked is best.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Naked is best.
    with added Lime and string.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • psymon
    psymon Posts: 1,562
    real me dont use suspension or tyres to soak up bumps. waste of money, thats why god gave use arses - to absorb bumps :wink:
    naked rims all the way!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    nicklouse wrote:
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Naked is best.
    with added Lime and string.
    Atatch the string to the bike, so if you have an off, you'll remember it.
  • Kiblams
    Kiblams Posts: 2,423
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Naked is best.
    with added Lime and string.
    Atatch the string to the bike, so if you have an off, you'll remember it.

    Stand up and hit a rock garden or two for a ride you will remember :wink:
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  • psymon
    psymon Posts: 1,562
    remove saddle and add lime to top of post.

    makes the usually unpleasent standing for a climb suddenly more pleasureable.
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  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,693
    I'm sorta staying away from lycra for a while.

    I've done so much Re-Hab work this last year, I'm all Bulked Up.

    Look like "Stretch Armstrong"...on Steroids!!!

    ( Now, wait for the Lance jokes, on steroids etc...)
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Sorry, but this is a serious(ish) post...

    I do wear a pair of Lycra shorts under my normal shorts and a Lycra Fox top, but I'm always a bit cautious to wear Lycra shorts on their own with no shorts over the top when off road.

    Think about it, wearing a Lycra bottom half, commando, have a fall in the middle of a 30 mile ride, in the middle of some woods. Lycra anit that tough and a unfortunate snag on a rock or branch could leave you half naked in the middle of nowhere.

    Can even be a problem for roadies, remember a photo of a road crash involving torn Lyrca that proved roadies don't just stop at shaving their legs if you get what I'm saying.
    :oops:
  • Kiblams
    Kiblams Posts: 2,423
    RichardSwt wrote:
    Think about it, wearing a Lycra bottom half, commando, have a fall in the middle of a 30 mile ride, in the middle of some woods. Lycra anit that tough and a unfortunate snag on a rock or branch could leave you half naked in the middle of nowhere.

    I ripped the back of my baggy shorts and the boxers underneath when I caught them on the front of my saddle when practicing wheelies last year. Had to ride a mile home on a relatively busy road with my right arse cheek out :oops:
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  • Dunk_911
    Dunk_911 Posts: 239
    El Capitano wrote:
    hoochylala wrote:
    Not all of us are pie eating monsters..... :)

    Oh Hai! :D

    I wear full on lycra (shorts and jersey), shave my legs and ride clipped in.

    Good lad. Me too but I haven't shaved my legs this year, too much faff ;) Though I do ride road bikes aswell.

    And on clipless - it gives you way more control over the bike for a start and they say it improves pedaling efficiency by up to 20% on normal flats (depending on rider)

    Plus No one has mentioned Lycras compression qualities as highlighted in Cycling weekly only today which allows us to ride more. its a wonder fabric.
    Road Bike; http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12727419

    MTB; http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12695499

    Something I will never do justice; viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=12809333
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Kiblams wrote:
    Had to ride a mile home on a relatively busy road with my right ars* cheek out :oops:
    See, naked.
    By riding naked I'm always prepared for that.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Kiblams wrote:
    RichardSwt wrote:
    Think about it, wearing a Lycra bottom half, commando, have a fall in the middle of a 30 mile ride, in the middle of some woods. Lycra anit that tough and a unfortunate snag on a rock or branch could leave you half naked in the middle of nowhere.

    I ripped the back of my baggy shorts and the boxers underneath when I caught them on the front of my saddle when practicing wheelies last year. Had to ride a mile home on a relatively busy road with my right ars* cheek out :oops:

    I will now be including a needle and thread along side my spare inner tube, tyre levers and multi-tool. Can't be too careful. :shock:
  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,593
    I have to admit i'm with the OP.

    I fricken hate Lycra it looks just awful, And to be honest it rubs and its uncomfortable, a good set of padded trail shorts are the way, comfy and cool. and for tops plenty of decent fitting good wicking tops that don't make you look like a nob.

    There is loads of good gear out there that doesn't have to make you look like you have the taste of a 5 year. ooo look that one has the most colours!! lol its rediculous.

    And seriously,El, you shave? doesn't that itch like a sod when it grows back? i mean i can understand its handy not getting the hair caught up in all the mud and blood when crashing its a pain but otherwise... hum why?
  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,593
    Dunk_911 wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    hoochylala wrote:
    Not all of us are pie eating monsters..... :)

    Oh Hai! :D

    I wear full on lycra (shorts and jersey), shave my legs and ride clipped in.

    Good lad. Me too but I haven't shaved my legs this year, too much faff ;) Though I do ride road bikes aswell.

    And on clipless - it gives you way more control over the bike for a start and they say it improves pedaling efficiency by up to 20% on normal flats (depending on rider)

    Plus No one has mentioned Lycras compression qualities as highlighted in Cycling weekly only today which allows us to ride more. its a wonder fabric.

    Dude go read the current scientific tests on spds :p and the huge violent thread hehe :p
  • MissBint37
    MissBint37 Posts: 1,503
    As long as you all don't start riding in speedos :?

    I think girls riding in bikinis should be encouraged! Well the tops at least I found it comfortable and a lot cooler, although I can see it being an issue if a girl has huuuuge baps (I don't).
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  • xstrathyx
    xstrathyx Posts: 1,104
    POIDH! :lol:
    MissBint37 wrote:
    As long as you all don't start riding in speedos :?

    I think girls riding in bikinis should be encouraged! Well the tops at least I found it comfortable and a lot cooler, although I can see it being an issue if a girl has huuuuge baps (I don't).
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    Thewaylander wrote:
    I have to admit i'm with the OP.

    I fricken hate Lycra it looks just awful, And to be honest it rubs and its uncomfortable, a good set of padded trail shorts are the way, comfy and cool. and for tops plenty of decent fitting good wicking tops that don't make you look like a nob.
    If lycra rubs and is uncomfortable, then it's your fault for buying crap quality stuff which doesn't fit.

    All my clothing, when I have it on, I can completely forget that I'm wearing it. This is especially true for my lycra stuff. It's unbelievably comfortable.
  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,593
    MissBint37 wrote:
    As long as you all don't start riding in speedos :?

    I think girls riding in bikinis should be encouraged! Well the tops at least I found it comfortable and a lot cooler, although I can see it being an issue if a girl has huuuuge baps (I don't).

    Hmm i see problems with the mail population crashing badly...

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