Nic Barnes
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Oh but seriously have you tried padded lycra shorts?
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Oh but seriously have you tried padded lycra shorts?
[Edited on 04-06-2013 by IvIarkgraham]
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IvIarkgraham
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i'd rather not
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deano87
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Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
i'd rather not
Why? Wear them under baggy shorts and no-one will ever know.
imho not wearing padded undershorts because someone might take the piss is like not wearing a helmet for the same reason.
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Nic Barnes
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Agreed
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
i'd rather not
Why? Wear them under baggy shorts and no-one will ever know.
imho not wearing padded undershorts because someone might take the piss is like not wearing a helmet for the same reason.
massively uncomfortable. I dont feel comfortable in most clothing because of how restrictive they are in the crotch area
so its not just the fact i'd look like a rent boy
i'd rather just grin and bare it
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
i'd rather not
Why? Wear them under baggy shorts and no-one will ever know.
imho not wearing padded undershorts because someone might take the piss is like not wearing a helmet for the same reason.
massively uncomfortable. I dont feel comfortable in most clothing because of how restrictive they are in the crotch area
so its not just the fact i'd look like a rent boy
i'd rather just grin and bare it
I dont have a cyclists body, or suit lycra lol ....but there is no way I would go out now without bib shorts on under normal sports clothes .... tight bib shorts have padding and stop any irritation.
Trust me - saddle sores are not fun - you will get them if you have loose fabric rubbing against your skin
[Edited on 04-06-2013 by Dr Pepper]
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IvIarkgraham
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i'll be honest i'll probably ride it this week then fuck it off again
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Nic Barnes
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Pussy
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mwg
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Got a nice ride lined up after work tonight. Ambleside, Loughrigg, Elterwater, Loughrigg Terrace, Rydal Water and back to Ambleside. Top weather for it 
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big eck
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Finally picked up my new bike today. Its nothing mega expensive as I'm not planning on hard core down hill stuff lol. Comes with hydraulic disc brakes and the lockout front suspension which is pretty decent for a £300 bike. Really need to loose weight so hopefully this will help lol.
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Nic Barnes
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Plenty of Scottish hills to get among!
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Ben J
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
i'd rather not
Why? Wear them under baggy shorts and no-one will ever know.
imho not wearing padded undershorts because someone might take the piss is like not wearing a helmet for the same reason.
massively uncomfortable. I dont feel comfortable in most clothing because of how restrictive they are in the crotch area
so its not just the fact i'd look like a rent boy
i'd rather just grin and bare it
Have you ever ridden in any? Your response suggests not so your view is based on what?
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Aaron
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I've got a pair of full length padded cycling trousers. The best £12.99 i've spent on anything to do with my bike tbh
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deano87
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I've not worn any that are uncomfortable or tight around the nether regions. If anythink the chamois makes it loose and there you look like you've poo'd yourself.
I recommend the Endura mesh undershorts. Bargain RRP of about £23. Or buy the Hummvee shorts which comes with liner.
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Doug
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Finally picked up my new bike today. Its nothing mega expensive as I'm not planning on hard core down hill stuff lol. Comes with hydraulic disc brakes and the lockout front suspension which is pretty decent for a £300 bike. Really need to loose weight so hopefully this will help lol.
Good starter bike. Now go out and get amongst some hills! Try a trail centre and I bet you get hooked on it 
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Nic Barnes
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http://www.forestry.gov.uk/carronvalley
Give that a bash 10k isn't too long to complete for a first smash round.
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Dr Pepper
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Did 36 miles this evening - I don't understand how that wind got so brutal as soon as I got on the bike, or how it changed direction everytime I went around a bend - seemed like at least 30 miles were into a headwind
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mwg
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[Edited on 05-06-2013 by mwg]
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Jamie Walby
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Went out on my MTB last night, first time in a while.
After about 2 miles when I used the front brake sounded like something was getting stuck in my spokes. On closer inspection the caliper had come loose and when I was applying the brakes it was twisting round into spokes, hence the noise.
Didnt have my tool with me so just used the rear break which was hilarious, skids ahoy
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mwg
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Must of been a night for brake problems Had to stop 20 minutes in to our ride cos my rear brake was stuck on. Had to push the piston back and let a bit of brake fluid out. It's not been right for a while but it's spot on now
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big eck
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Just done my first bike ride in years with the missus. Just over 15 miles and now have the traditional saddle sore lol. Enjoyed it tho.
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Dr Pepper
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32.3 miles this evening. By far the best conditions I have cycled in this year. My plan for June is to start to enjoy going uphill, and start picking routes with more elevation to get ready for the hell that I expect Cornwall/Devon to be next year .... So tonight I picked a route that took in as many hills as I could find around here.... Took a full half an hour out of the time it took me to do this route in Febuary so I'm well chuffed with that. Pretty much fell off the bike when I got back ... now enjoying some pretty nasty cramp .... gonna have a couple of days off now then go for something big at the weekend.
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Nic Barnes
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Nice photo that mwg!!
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Cole
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Bust my bike tonight a fallen tree branch decided to attack my rear derailleur so its now bent beyond repair no more rides this week
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