Brian Fantana Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 I have four pairs of Endura baggies. Really happy with them. They are super comfortable and inpsires a lot of confidence on Trail/All Mountain rides. I do wear lycra but only on XCO/XCM type rides. Just like there is a place for XC bikes and Trail/All Moutain bikes, there is a place for both types of shorts. paulk and Danger Dassie 2
Gluteus Maximus Posted April 11, 2012 Author Posted April 11, 2012 Thanks guys! The last few posts have been really helpfull!
TNT1 Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Since I rode road for so many years, when I bought a mountain bike, the only mtb specific clothing item I bought was a pair of mtb shoes. I figured all the rest could just work. paulk 1
Wannabe Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 You have clearly fallen behind the times buddy ... all the Mtbikers wanna look like Roadies ... that's the fashion! Gone with hairy legs, helmet peaks and baggy pants ... in with white shoes, tanned shaven legs and even bigger wheels! Bunch of wannabee's Hey, leave me out of this!!!
Caerus Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Mr Incredible and Elastigirl?http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/10/03/arts/cane.184.1.650.jpg I'm sure his wife made him wear that.
patches Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Show him your DHL line video.... it's all thats left to do now... maybe thats why you "sound" like that... not asthma but rather the fact you roll without padding???? PS> If it's a rocky trail then i wear a SMILE....especially while i'm busy passing a 29er mounted by a dirt roadie..... Na, I'll save that vid for a rainy day In its place I will post some style hints from Mr Hill and his Christmas themed kit... When it comes to lycra, WWSD (What would Sam do)... http://lp1.pinkbike.com/p4pb5639331/p4pb5639331.jpg Gotta love the baggies, flat pedals and FiveTens for his road ride. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_11AySJoaqPk/TJjYWWuZHkI/AAAAAAAAA0I/5u700W_8yKs/s1600/all_stars_on_the_specialized_madrid_road_ride_600.jpg Sam kicking it with his lycra-clad Spesh team mates.
Brian Fantana Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 They mostly get caught on the saddle when you move in behind the saddle when doing drops, going downhill or technical stuff ... Most people who ride with baggies ride with a trail bike or a bike with even more travel, and with that most of them have a dropper seat post and they lower the saddle before going down a technical descent or when approaching a jump. This means that the baggies will not hook on the saddle as the saddle is 150-200mm lower than normal "pedaling" height. Your statement is true for riding with baggies on an XC bike, but if you choose the correct baggies they will not fit loose in that area, and they will still not catch the saddle.
patches Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Most people who ride with baggies ride with a trail bike or a bike with even more travel, and with that most of them have a dropper seat post and they lower the saddle before going down a technical descent or when approaching a jump. This means that the baggies will not hook on the saddle as the saddle is 150-200mm lower than normal "pedaling" height. Your statement is true for riding with baggies on an XC bike, but if you choose the correct baggies they will not fit loose in that area, and they will still not catch the saddle. +1 although I have had an incident or 2 on my DH bike with baggies hooking... but not on the saddle. I have found a very real danger (one far worse than baggies hooking on the saddle) are the legs of your baggies hooking on the top of the stancions. Pretty scary. Fortunately/unfortunately it's only an issue with triple-clamp forks when you stand and pedal with your body too close to the bars.
Tankman Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Most people who ride with baggies ride with a trail bike or a bike with even more travel, and with that most of them have a dropper seat post and they lower the saddle before going down a technical descent or when approaching a jump. This means that the baggies will not hook on the saddle as the saddle is 150-200mm lower than normal "pedaling" height. Your statement is true for riding with baggies on an XC bike, but if you choose the correct baggies they will not fit loose in that area, and they will still not catch the saddle. Great we are making progress, to sum it up, baggies are only allowed on trail or downhill bikes! That eliminates 95% of all mtbikers. Just out of curiosity... you come around a corner and you're suddenly faced with a big drop, which is quicker, instinctively? Moving in behind the saddle or dropping the saddle and then moving in behind it? Come on, try on a pair of toight pants, we know you want to!
Octavian Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Lycra seems to treat everyone the same in terms of showing off what you have...So I dont see any point in hiding behind baggie shorts. Unless you go by the nickname "The Mule" (Like I do ), then it might make things stand out... I dont see what the issue is....
The Ghost Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 While on the subject of pant, and also with another post in mind where somebody mentioned a newbie riding with undies on and people laughed - I rode in Lycra without for the first time this past weekend and no matter how tight, my tackle kept moving around; very annoying
Kranswurm Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 Tell you whatI would like to see you fit armour and protection underneath those fancy Castelli's
Caerus Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) While on the subject of pant, and also with another post in mind where somebody mentioned a newbie riding with undies on and people laughed - I rode in Lycra without for the first time this past weekend and no matter how tight, my tackle kept moving around; very annoying Jock-strap for you then Edited April 11, 2012 by Caerus
Beer4Recovery Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) True mountain biking does not require lycra - I have been riding with baggies for 5 years now, and no, it does not get caught in bushes etc all the time, then you can't ride. I love riding in baggies. I own 2 pairs of Fox pants, you won't go wrong with them...happy riding Edited April 11, 2012 by FuelEX mikeMT and Eddy Gordo 2
mikeMT Posted April 11, 2012 Posted April 11, 2012 True mountain biking does not require lycra - I have been riding with baggies for 5 years now, and no, it does not get caught in bushes etc all the time, then you can't ride. I love riding in baggies. I own 2 pairs of Fox pants, you won't go wrong with them...happy riding +100% paulk 1
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