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07-19-2006, 03:24 PM
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Tank Slapper
akomplis is offline
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Originally Posted by Cakes
Gotta ask yourself(not you personally, but generally speaking)...what hurts less...getting gravel scrapped out of your skin, or wearing gear? I'll opt for the latter...too hot for gear, I simply won't ride...I'l stay comfy in the car w/ac
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For me its a not even a question...one sweats regardless whether its 75 or 90....now if its high 90 reaching 100...I will just wait the day out and do some riding from 6p on....in the meantime chill by the pool side and have a beer.
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07-19-2006, 03:31 PM
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Tank Slapper
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Are the under armor shirts the same as this one? I was thinking of picking up some...but not if it doesnt do the same as this shirt does, that is the whole purpose. I rather a shirt like this than to be soaked in sweat in a cotton shirt.
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07-19-2006, 03:40 PM
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Shoutbox Killer
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i dunno... i hopped on the biek yesterday after work, and it was mid 90s, on an all black bike and black jeans and a black mesh jacket... it really wasnt that bad at all, and it wasnt moving very fast. sure i was sweating, but that only helps cool ya down...
ill never use the heat as an excuse not to wear gear. but lack of changing facilities is another story... in lancaster 2 weekends ago i did ride with some shorts from the hotel room to the railroad attraction.... i did have my jacket on so the plan if i went down was to keep my well protected upper body on the asphalt and my ass/legs in the air
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07-19-2006, 04:16 PM
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Lazy Ass
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today i rode to work in a polo shirt and slacks..
hate me now beahces
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07-19-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by akomplis
Are the under armor shirts the same as this one? I was thinking of picking up some....
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Under Armour shirts rock. I wear one as an undershirt on days I ride to work (which is almost everyday). If I'm going for a group ride i'll just wear the Under Armour shirt under my jacket. Personally I prefer the loose fitting ones over the skin tight shirts. They both seem to work equally well.
They do sell generic UA type shirts at Walmart that are much cheaper. They work ok, but not as well as the real UA shirts.
I wear gear 100% of the time and if it gets to the point where it's too hot to wear gear, then I just won't ride. It may be hot out, but road rash is 10,000 times hotter.
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07-19-2006, 08:08 PM
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Learner's Permit
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I gear up all the time and it sucks bad when it is like this, but you really don't notice it until you stop or get stuck in traffic for a while....But I agree on the UA I wear the shirt, the undies, socks and the skull cap. It makes a HUGE difference.
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07-19-2006, 09:32 PM
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The Solution
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Originally Posted by ffejtable
so the plan if i went down was to keep my well protected upper body on the asphalt and my ass/legs in the air
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Now THATS a funny visual, you'rea mess
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07-19-2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by akomplis
I was thinking of picking up some...but not if it doesnt do the same as this shirt does, that is the whole purpose. I rather a shirt like this than to be soaked in sweat in a cotton shirt.
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Exactly, there's no need for an underarmor shirt in this case. All you have to do is wear one of those mt./road bike jerseys under your armored leather/textile jacket and you'll be good to go.
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07-19-2006, 09:45 PM
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I love it! I always get a good laugh reading posts on this subject.
It's pretty simple folks...if it's too hot to ride, wait until the sun goes down. If you really have no respect for your body, then why stop at just wearing a tee? Put on those comfy khaki shorts and boat shoes to boot. Oh, and don't bother putting on your gloves or your helmet. That's just a waste of time.
Honestly, when will people understand, it doesn't have to be YOUR fault to fall down. But hey, who am I to say? It's not my skin and I do believe in natural selection.
Oh, and here's a thought for you. How about if you're at a trackday in say, the scorching month of August? Would you not wear gear there too?
Be smart peeps. We drop like flies in this street sport. Why not be just that much more safe and wear your gear? Period.
/Rant
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07-19-2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Qetesh
I love it! I always get a good laugh reading posts on this subject.
It's pretty simple folks...if it's too hot to ride, wait until the sun goes down. If you really have no respect for your body, then why stop at just wearing a tee? Put on those comfy khaki shorts and boat shoes to boot. Oh, and don't bother putting on your gloves or your helmet. That's just a waste of time.
Honestly, when will people understand, it doesn't have to be YOUR fault to fall down. But hey, who am I to say? It's not my skin and I do believe in natural selection.
Oh, and here's a thought for you. How about if you're at a trackday in say, the scorching month of August? Would you not wear gear there too?
Be smart peeps. We drop like flies in this street sport. Why not be just that much more safe and wear your gear? Period.
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alright alright. its like being bitched out by my girl!!! GEEEEZZZZZZZ
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07-19-2006, 11:28 PM
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alright alright. its like being bitched out by my girl!!! GEEEEZZZZZZZ
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That's because I am a girl
Now shut it and put your jacket on
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07-20-2006, 09:21 AM
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SLOmar
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I think I'll go out in nothing but a jock strap.
Now that would be cool!
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07-20-2006, 02:28 PM
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The Solution
Cakes206 is offline
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Originally Posted by AfricanBootyScratcher
I think I'll go out in nothing but a jock strap.
Now that would be cool!
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Cool, just leave the bike out baking in the sun for a while first
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07-20-2006, 06:06 PM
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Learner's Permit
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Originally Posted by soda7o
rode in sneakers, shorts and a antzi helmet last night..
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did it have ants in it?
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07-23-2006, 08:52 PM
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Foot Fetish Guy
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my camo pants will make my legs invisible to the asphalt in case of a getoff, thus only allowing my other (protected) body parts to slide along the ground.
but I was wearing full leathers today
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