alriddin Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Would anyone out there be interested in a range of cycle gear that is naturally treated with insect repellant?? I want to fins out if there's enough interest in an idea like this.
ibruegge Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 I have never seen a fly / mozzie that follows a cyclist at 30 km/h, so what's the benefit?
DJR Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Bee repellent also? Post it on the Cape Pioneer Trek thread.
CAAD4 Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Those who Ride Holla Trails regularly might be interested. Lots of bugs there the last time I rode there...
Agteros Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Doubt I want any type of repellent against my skin, especially as the natural oil barrier on it is washed away by constant sweating
No Hare Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 its the open areas that attract the insects: neck, face, arms and legs. Spray with something like tabart and even the ticks run away. Sorry no, i will not buy insect repellant cycling clothing.
'Dale Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Bee repellent also? Post it on the Cape Pioneer Trek thread. Yeah, that was rough.Eish!
Wil6 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Will also not be interested, but I have been irritated many a times by flies sitting on my face / mouth as I climb a technical single track section. Also remember miggies biting us after heavy rains when I still used to train with the roadies.We were going 32km/h+ but still they manage to attach themselves to us and leave a mosquito type of itchy mark
Kranswurm Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I have never seen a fly / mozzie that follows a cyclist at 30 km/h, so what's the benefit? I thought so too till I came to Botswana.If you are riding with the wind they keep pace with you
Mackie Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Those who Ride Holla Trails regularly might be interested. Lots of bugs there the last time I rode there...Yup, and summer months the flys are a bit of a pain especialliy when the cane fields have been fertilised with chicken ****, cruising along at speed is ok, but climbing is another story I have inhalled plenty flys and bugs.
Iron Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Um unless you stand around in your kit instead of riding then no. at speed the only bugs i get are sqeeshed ones
Shebeen Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Would anyone out there be interested in a range of cycle gear that is naturally treated with insect repellant?? I want to fins out if there's enough interest in an idea like this. In theory it sounds like a good idea, but do you have any reason to believe it's actually possible? if so, then would wonder why K-Way don't have a range of clothing with it.otherwise i do know you can get citronella infused sun lotion nowadays, stinks to all hell but sort of works
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