DR ◣◢ Posted May 28, 2013 Share ...do it so should I? Some prime examples: LycraCipless29ersEtc Why do people believe that they should do something or ride something just because the pros who mostly get told what to do by their sponsors do so. Sheep mentality? I say do what you want! Wear what you want! Ride what you want! As long as you are happy and you do it for yourself! Jigghead, Guji, Uni and 7 others 10 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted May 28, 2013 Share I agree I have neve lycra'ed lycra, its to tight, clipless, I want to get rid of, my 29r, love it, weight, whatever. I love riding my bike being comfortable and being out. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted May 28, 2013 Share I agree I have neve lycra'ed lycra, its to tight, clipless, I want to get rid of, my 29r, love it, weight, whatever. I love riding my bike being comfortable and being out. Single Speed 29ers dont count Meezo 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted May 28, 2013 Share I can't see the benefit of Lycra. My baggies are extremely comfy, even on long rides, and any aerodynamic advantage it gives must be negligible at best (talking mtb here) and zero for anyone but a pro. I can understand the benefits of a 29er for the xc mad majority of SA riders, but I'll stick with my 26er thanks. I went from clipless to flats and I haven't found a reason yet to ever go back to clipless. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 28, 2013 Share The sport has etiquette.Consider that too? RossW, Wez-O and T-Bob 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted May 28, 2013 Share I can't see the benefit of Lycra. My baggies are extremely comfy, even on long rides, and any aerodynamic advantage it gives must be negligible at best (talking mtb here) and zero for anyone but a pro. I can understand the benefits of a 29er for the xc mad majority of SA riders, but I'll stick with my 26er thanks. I went from clipless to flats and I haven't found a reason yet to ever go back to clipless. And you did it all because you made up your own mind. It works for you and you are comfortable doing it. Too many people blindly follow the so called pros and do everything a magazine reviewer gets paid to say or because this or that pro does it. They completely miss the fun aspect of the sport and lie to themselves so much they start believing that its fun. Sad Edited May 28, 2013 by S.I.R Maxxis Brogue 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Single Speed 29ers dont count Hahaha! I have to disadvatage myself a little. DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted May 28, 2013 Share The sport has etiquette.Consider that too? You are talking about road. Road has a certain pedigree and immense history. The etiquette you speak of. Mountain biking is the bastard step child of road racing. The rebellious evolution of the sport with the fathers of the sport like Tom Ritchey, Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher throwing themselves down mountains on clunkers. True invention, true freedom! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted May 28, 2013 Share You are talking about road. Road has a certain pedigree and immense history. The etiquette you speak of. Mountain biking is the bastard step child of road racing. The rebellious evolution of the sport with the fathers of the sport like Tom Ritchey, Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher throwing themselves down mountains on clunkers. True invention, true freedom! No, I'm referring to all forms of the sport - from freestyle to DH to XC, etc.There's etiquette. Personally, I wear what works for me. Decapod_Crew, ChUkKy, Danger Dassie and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mads Posted May 28, 2013 Share On a few occasions I tried to ride with....lets cal it something other than lycra. (To the café on the corner type of ride) It felt frumpy. To much flapping and too much material all over. I guess I am used to lycra then. ChUkKy, slowpoke and RossW 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaccelari Posted May 29, 2013 Share I find baggies uncomfortable. Lycra all the way! slowpoke 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usxorf Posted May 29, 2013 Share Lycra under baggies. The best of both or just confused? Lone_Ranger, Caerus, RockCoach and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder. Posted May 29, 2013 Share Now that this has turned into a full on lycra debate, maybe some dirt-roady can tell me what is the benefit of wearing lycra? I really dont get it. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meentb Posted May 29, 2013 Share So you saying because the pro's wear ball boxes, thigh pads and helmets I should not as that just makes me a "follower"? Every sport in my opinion has its attire. Lycra has been part of cycling for ages. If you don't want to wear it no one is forcing you. Trying to be like a pro. I really don't give two hoots about max Knox or whoever and what they do. This is me. I do what I like and I do it because I want to. I've never been a follower of the pro's. And riding a 29er. I also think that depends on person to person. I love my 29er. My mate loves his 26er. Different strokes for different okes I suppose. Gavmeister, Danger Dassie, Stefan Cremer and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mads Posted May 29, 2013 Share .........and just for interest sake I dont like too much writing .....or any writing actually... on my clothes. I like simple and plain. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudda Posted May 29, 2013 Share Try bibs, its in a whole different league. Daybreaker and Leonard 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/#findComment-1923282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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