Cycling newbies + clothing - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

conservative_values · 10th July 2008

is it just me or do you some people lose all their common sense when they mount a cycle? I see crazy stuff like people wearing gloves when it's sunny and way to many layers.I wanna ask them what they're thinking and tell them that they're only riding to work - not going on an expedition.

badtmy · 10th July 2008

jodie_harsh · 10th July 2008

Greasy Slag · 10th July 2008

Typically in April

teddy · 10th July 2008

i always wear gloves when i ride. i have no tape on my drops. plus... it's just stylier.

RPM · 10th July 2008

I often wear gloves to protect my valuable hands

and lycra bibshorts to protect my arsehole and "gooch"

and shoes that attach to the pedals.

I don't know why I do it, WAC!

The Seldom Killer · 11th July 2008

If I didn't wear gloves in summer, I wouldn't get a tan like this - http://trepidexplorer.blogs.com/phot.../p6030089.html

dooks · 11th July 2008

i used to wear gloves all year round but stopped after discovering that spongier bartape and bare hands was far more comfortable and less faffy. and, sorry teddy, stylier.

the-smiling-buddha · 11th July 2008

does bartape help prevent numbness

villa-ru · 11th July 2008

i always wear gloves having cut up my hands falling off without them in the past. Plus they are these so they are stylier.

euan · 11th July 2008

Gloves are the best surface I find to wipe off grease/dirt off my hands. Certainly better than getting some muck on a tshirt.

The Seldom Killer · 11th July 2008

Also handy for starting a duel should the occaision arise.

novocaine · 11th July 2008

always wear gloves. always wear glasses aswell. had to many accidents not to. new gloves is alot easier than skin grafts when you come off at 20+.
and a twig hitting specks doesn't hurt anywhere near as much as one in the eye.

i also wear full kevlar body protection but then i think thats going to be common place in london soon.

Dan(J-D-S-H) · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by villa-ru

i always wear gloves having cut up my hands falling off without them in the past. Plus they are these so they are stylier.

I've had a set of those Altura Stringbacks for about 2 weeks and the palm/thumb joint is worn through already. Stylin' yes - hardwearing no.

the-smiling-buddha · 11th July 2008

i also wear full kevlar body protection but then i think thats going to be common place in london soon.

Ain't that the truth

The Seldom Killer · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by J-D-S-H

I've had a set of those Altura Stringbacks for about 2 weeks and the palm/thumb joint is worn through already. Stylin' yes - hardwearing no.

A bit of hit and miss. I had the same problem on one of my pair of Altura Stringbacks but three other pairs have done me really well.

You could try contacting them and asking for a replacement pair.

TheBrick(Tommy) · 11th July 2008

My home boys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSgKEpcwliQ

villa-ru · 11th July 2008

mine are now wearing through, but after about 10months. ok for 9.99.

2 weeks is a bit crap thouhg, +1 to what seldom killer said.

I know it's wrong, but I really covet the white rapha ones - all sniper-padding-goats-massaged-in-baby-oil-£90-worth of them.

clefty · 11th July 2008

I wear this

The Seldom Killer · 11th July 2008

You should try one of these

novocaine · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by clefty

I wear this

darling thats so middle age's. you really should try shopping somewhere other than the museum.

villa-ru · 11th July 2008

better safe than sorry, Clefty. Watch that plumage getting caught in low hanging branches though - could cause a problem.

Object · 11th July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by conservative_values

is it just me or do you some people lose all their common sense when they mount a cycle? I see crazy stuff like people wearing gloves when it's sunny and way to many layers.I wanna ask them what they're thinking and tell them that they're only riding to work - not going on an expedition.

1.Most people have no common sense anyway.
2.Gloves are generally acceptable all year round.
3.Too many layers is stupid, people don't seem to realise that cycling is exercise so you should dress for 5-7 degrees celcius warmer weather.
4.They aren't thinking at all.

hippy · 11th July 2008

Have you ever had to ask your better half, gf, wife, mother to wipe your arse because you have taken all the skin off your hands from crashing? No? Well neither have I but I wear gloves so I never have to.

All people in London wear too many clothes and all women complain about the cold when it's not cold.

Everyone should HTFU.

clefty · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by novocaine

darling thats so middle age's. you really should try shopping somewhere other than the museum.

but I thought it was retro hipster...

dooks · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by hippy

Have you ever had to ask your better half, gf, wife, mother to wipe your arse because you have taken all the skin off your hands from crashing? No? Well neither have I but I wear gloves so I never have to.

All people in London wear too many clothes and all women complain about the cold when it's not cold.

Everyone should HTFU.

your avatar isn't wearing gloves. i'd just use the shower head as a dookie-hose then dry my arse on a bit of carpet dog-sliding-down-a-hill style.

she'd never know.

*taps temple and nods in your direction

euan · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by hippy

Have you ever had to ask your better half, gf, wife, mother to wipe your arse because you have taken all the skin off your hands from crashing? No? Well neither have I but I wear gloves so I never have to.

I like this reasoning.

The Seldom Killer · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by clefty

but I thought it was retro hipster...

Alas no, you slipped into renaissance hipster. Watch out for reformists pointing and laughing.

the-smiling-buddha · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by hippy

Have you ever had to ask your better half, gf, wife, mother to wipe your arse because you have taken all the skin off your hands from crashing? No? Well neither have I but I wear gloves so I never have to.
.

tha and your tendancy to land in the canal...

novocaine · 11th July 2008

besides you might lose an arm what with no protection over your elbow and all.
"it's just a flesh wound"

hippy · 11th July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooks

your avatar isn't wearing gloves. i'd just use the shower head as a dookie-hose then dry my arse on a bit of carpet dog-sliding-down-a-hill style.

My avatar isn't me.
I think I might have to try your arse cleaning method tonight.. the gf will be pleased I'm sure.. :)

fred · 11th July 2008

gloves usually unless I'm riding with gel under the bartape thingies which are tony tiger grrrreat(!) though they do make the bars look a bit odd. Always bibshorts and always long sleeve top / jersey - comin' off aint no fun in short sleeves.

I agree, many people are overdressed on bikes, but I always think to myself that this is their first week on a bike (e.g. commuting) and they'll get clevererer once they realise how much they sweat...

Scrapper · 11th July 2008

I wear gloves in summer, but rarely in winter
this is more to prevent hands slipping off the bars due to sweat

Hars · 11th July 2008

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Originally Posted by Scrapper

I wear gloves in summer, but rarely in winter
this is more to prevent hands slipping off the bars due to sweat

Ya same, in summer my hands get so damn sweaty it feels like they are going to slip off so it's gloves all year round for me.

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conservative_values	Cycling newbies + clothing is it just me or do you some people lose all their common sense when they mount a cycle? I see crazy stuff like people wearing gloves when it's sunny and way to many layers.I wanna ask them what they're thinking and tell them that they're only riding to work - not going on an expedition.
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badtmy	yes.
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teddy	i always wear gloves when i ride. i have no tape on my drops. plus... it's just stylier.
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The Seldom Killer	If I didn't wear gloves in summer, I wouldn't get a tan like this - http://trepidexplorer.blogs.com/phot.../p6030089.html
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dooks	i used to wear gloves all year round but stopped after discovering that spongier bartape and bare hands was far more comfortable and less faffy. and, sorry teddy, stylier.
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the-smiling-buddha	does bartape help prevent numbness
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villa-ru	i always wear gloves having cut up my hands falling off without them in the past. Plus they are these so they are stylier.
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euan	Gloves are the best surface I find to wipe off grease/dirt off my hands. Certainly better than getting some muck on a tshirt.
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novocaine	always wear gloves. always wear glasses aswell. had to many accidents not to. new gloves is alot easier than skin grafts when you come off at 20+. and a twig hitting specks doesn't hurt anywhere near as much as one in the eye. i also wear full kevlar body protection but then i think thats going to be common place in london soon.
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TheBrick(Tommy)	My home boys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSgKEpcwliQ
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hippy	Have you ever had to ask your better half, gf, wife, mother to wipe your arse because you have taken all the skin off your hands from crashing? No? Well neither have I but I wear gloves so I never have to. All people in London wear too many clothes and all women complain about the cold when it's not cold. Everyone should HTFU.
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fred	gloves usually unless I'm riding with gel under the bartape thingies which are tony tiger grrrreat(!) though they do make the bars look a bit odd. Always bibshorts and always long sleeve top / jersey - comin' off aint no fun in short sleeves. I agree, many people are overdressed on bikes, but I always think to myself that this is their first week on a bike (e.g. commuting) and they'll get clevererer once they realise how much they sweat...
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Scrapper	I wear gloves in summer, but rarely in winter this is more to prevent hands slipping off the bars due to sweat
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