G00SE Posted May 29, 2013 Share This baggies you refer to...Are these any other pants than lycra... or are there specific baggy mtb pants? I have a couple of troy lee baggies, but any baggies will do actually. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 29, 2013 Share am i the only one who is getting a bit tired of reading all these types of threads , you know , the my way is better than the whole world and thy shall only hear my opinion or be flamed for not being like me . Indeed. Lycra and 29ers seem to be the general targets. Message to Sir Maxxis and the crew. There are some applications where lycra is better and some where 29ers are better. BANG ***mind blown*** WHOOMP Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted May 29, 2013 Share +1In the words of batman....FRIB jcmeyerSS and jcza 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abes_mtb Posted May 29, 2013 Share As a golfer, I understand everything about etiquette. But etiquette evolved, if we stayed in the way Bobby Jones played, we would all be playing with rugby socks, 3/4 pants, a tie and wooden sticks. If I looked like Jesper Parnevick, I would look like a dumbass. It is about preference. I ride lycra under some baggies. 2 reasons, 1. I need some padding for my HT and 2. I do not like the look of lycra. My riding partner uses lycra only and that's his choice.Clipless vs Flats. Since I am not a pro or even good amateur., I use my foot now and then, so being able to take my foot off quick helps. Sure I have a disadvantage in not being able to pedal on big downhills for fear of slip off and busting a sack, but that is 5% of my ride.29er vs 26er, I love my 29er, point. Not because a pro rides it, because I like it. We follow some pro advise, because, well...... They are the pro's, what they use is usually best, but if it does not work for you, you are a dumbass for using it. Edit: I'd like to think I now everything about etiquette, but alas, I sometimes fail myself. Sometimes you need to lower your expectations. Edited May 29, 2013 by Abes_mtb Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted May 29, 2013 Share . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted May 29, 2013 Share Here's my pointless contribution:Who cares what anyone else thinks. My bike, my kit, my life. RichieT 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted May 29, 2013 Share Here's my pointless contribution:Who cares what anyone else thinks. My bike, my kit, my life. Exzakery , but sadley on this here hub place you will be told your bike is the wrong kind , your kit unaceptable, and your life suxs . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted May 29, 2013 Share at the end of the day bikes are just the same as some other "beautiful things" MOST of us love Some are built for speedSome are built for comfortSome you can ride hard and not breakSome you have to be a little gentler withSome will break you before you break it Ride what you want and what makes you feel like a rockstar when riding it! Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkie Posted May 29, 2013 Share Exzakery , but sadley on this here hub place you will be told your bike is the wrong kind , your kit unaceptable, and your life suxs .The trick is to not care what the keyboard warrior on the the other side of the world thinks about you stuff. Why should anybody give a **** about the opinion of someone they have never met. Danger Dassie and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted May 29, 2013 Share It is about preference. I ride lycra under some baggies. 2 reasons, 1. I need some padding for my HT and 2. I do not like the look of lycra. My riding partner uses lycra only and that's his choice. Come to think of it...I ride a 150mm dual suspension 26er with flat pedals and wear baggies.My riding partner rides a 29 dual xc bike, clipless pedals and wearsfull lycra. I occasionally mock him about looking like a f@g, and he occasionally mocks me when he comes flying past me on a long boring straight.Guess it all evens out in the end RichieT 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted May 29, 2013 Share Actually I've found that to properly enjoy the lifestyle of cycling you should aim to have a bike of every known discipline. It is my intention to have decent versions of: Road bike (check)HT 29er MTB (check)SS roadie (Build in progress)Downhill MTB (picking up in the next 2 months)Enduro MTB (Wishlist - Want to save for the Genius 710)SS MTB (Wishlist)TT bike (Wishlist for when I finally do an IM) I certainly intend using the most functional kit for each of these disciplines and already have for the bikes I own! Guess I'm more of a CYCLIST than a specific type... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted May 29, 2013 Share Come to think of it...I ride a 150mm dual suspension 26er with flat pedals and wear baggies.My riding partner rides a 29 dual xc bike, clipless pedals and wearsfull lycra. I occasionally mock him about looking like a f@g, and he occasionally mocks me when he comes flying past me on a long boring straight.Guess it all evens out in the end just remember you the one on a 6" dual sus bike , with knee pads , protective baggies , full face helmet , riding on courses with trees wrapped in pading .now he has non of this right ? he seems harder than you bud Louzy and ChUkKy 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted May 29, 2013 Share To be honest as well in SA we are slowly getting forced this direction my bike importers. Just look at the 26er vs 29er stocks of bikes, tires etc. ...... Good point. I was originally looking for a Trance Advanced 26er frame, but ended up with the TX29er because of stock availability. Duppie 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted May 29, 2013 Share In the words of batman....FRIBBatman is awesome! Was just watching The dark night returns part one animation. He is a freakin legend! Bruce77 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 29, 2013 Share The trick is to not care what the keyboard warrior on the the other side of the world thinks about you stuff. Why should anybody give a **** about the opinion of someone they have never met. Couldn't have said it better myself. I have been guilty on many occcassions of being dragged into these on-line duels, and whats the point really.Same reason why the accessories sell so well. To impress people you will never meet in the "Boast about your latest purchases" thread.Ridiculous!!! RichieT 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Anarchy Posted May 29, 2013 Share http://reviews.mtbr.com/the-angry-singlespeeder-–-be-happy-with-what-you-have Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/126185-because-the-pros/page/6/#findComment-1923906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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