I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good "wicking"
properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm not sure if
their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for another inch
or two over the advertised 41" .
Thank you, Bill
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I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good "wicking"
properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm not sure if
their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for another inch
or two over the advertised 41" .Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
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Thank you, Bill
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<[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good "wicking"
properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm not sure if
their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for another inch
or two over the advertised 41" .Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
Addidas tracky bottoms and a poloshirt did me fine for years, and probably
still would if I hadn't decided to replace the poloshirt with proper
baselayer and jersey. It was the tripple ring on my tourer that made me
realise that trouser clips were becoming necessary though.Niall
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I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good "wicking"
properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm not sure if
their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for another inch
or two over the advertised 41" .Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
Believe it or not, it's often more comfortable or convenient to use
purpose-made cycling kit. -
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In article <[email hidden]>, Alan Holmes
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<[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good "wicking"
properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm not sure if
their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for another inch
or two over the advertised 41" .Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
Believe it or not, it's often more comfortable or convenient to use
purpose-made cycling kit.I cycled in 'ordinary' clothes until I was into my forties - I thought
lycra was for poseurs. I've completely changed my mind - I wouldn't now
ride more than about 5 miles in 'ordinary' clothes. The difference in
comfort is unbelievable.--
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I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good "wicking"
properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm not sure if
their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for another inch
or two over the advertised 41" .Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
Believe it or not, it's often more comfortable or convenient to use
purpose-made cycling kit.I cycled for many years in ordinary shorts and never experienced any
discomfort, as did all the other members of the groups I used to cycle with. -
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"Rob Morley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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<[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
> weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
> size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
> trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good
> "wicking" properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm
> not sure if their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for
> another inch or two over the advertised 41" .Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
Believe it or not, it's often more comfortable or convenient to use
purpose-made cycling kit.I cycled for many years in ordinary shorts and never experienced any
discomfort, as did all the other members of the groups I used to cycle
with.I cycled for thirty years in ordinary shorts or trousers and never
experienced any discomfort. I then switched to purpose-designed cycling
shorts and experienced comfort.If you haven't tried it, don't knock it.
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I cycled for many years in ordinary shorts and never experienced any
discomfort, as did all the other members of the groups I used to cycle with.
The OP was asking about the availability of cycle-specific clothing, not
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"Rob Morley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:[email hidden]...
> > I've just bought a Specialized Langster for my commute to work and
> > weekend leisure but have found it hard to buy clothing above an XXL
> > size. Does anyone know where I can buy a decent pair of cycling
> > trousers (though not tights please) and hi-viz top with good
> > "wicking" properties? I had thought about Ron Hill Bikesters but I'm
> > not sure if their XXL would ave enough stretch in the waistband for
> > another inch or two over the advertised 41" .
>
> Believe it or not, it is possible to cycle in ordinary clothes!
>
Believe it or not, it's often more comfortable or convenient to use
purpose-made cycling kit.I cycled for many years in ordinary shorts and never experienced any
discomfort, as did all the other members of the groups I used to cycle
with.I cycled for thirty years in ordinary shorts or trousers and never
experienced any discomfort. I then switched to purpose-designed cycling
shorts and experienced comfort.And the subtle difference between no discomfort and comfort is?
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If you haven't tried it, don't knock it.
Why throw money away on fashion fads, when you already have adequate
clothing?Quoted message said:
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"Rob Morley" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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In article <[email hidden]>, Alan Holmes
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I cycled for many years in ordinary shorts and never experienced any
discomfort, as did all the other members of the groups I used to cycle
with.
The OP was asking about the availability of cycle-specific clothing, not
discussing its utility.Shorts are cycle specific clothes.
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I cycled for thirty years in ordinary shorts or trousers and never
experienced any discomfort. I then switched to purpose-designed cycling
shorts and experienced comfort.And the subtle difference between no discomfort and comfort is?
Comfort is relative. Think of the princess and the pea. Think of life
before double glazing and central heating.Quoted message said:
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If you haven't tried it, don't knock it.
Why throw money away on fashion fads, when you already have adequate
clothing?I would not throw money away on fashion fads but wear cycle clothing for
extended rides because adequate is not the same as great.You are welcome to wear whatever you like when cycling, just please
accept that some of us find padded lycra a lot more comfortable and
causes a lot less chafing than ordinary clothes.Cheers,
Luke--
Lincoln City 0-2 Southend United (AET)
Swansea City 2-2 Southend United
We went up twice with Tilly and Brush
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