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What does the repair consist of? Stitching a seam where the threads worn through? I can do that myself. I've used the repair service before for crash damage but wouldn't bother for a bit of stitching.

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Posted : 19/06/2015 11:53 am
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Those Navo shorts look good. Unless you are smashing out a world class century covered in advertising slogons (why the **** do people ride wearing those?) - why would you wear skin tight lycra?

Walking into a cafe with your cock obviously outlined isn't fun- now I know how girls feel with a large chest= very conscious.

ANYONE in lycra doesn't look good.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 11:57 am
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[i]why would you wear skin tight lycra? [/i]

[i]ANYONE in lycra doesn't look good.[/i]

Why wouldn't you wear it?

Its not about looks, its about purpose. I don't go out on my bike to attract the laydeez.

I wear overshorts when commuting for a reason, I don't need them on nromal road rides so don't wear them.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 12:17 pm
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ANYONE in lycra doesn't look good.

Who the hell cares? It's very functional.

Lycra doesn't outline my cock, there's just a lump, it's no different to tight jeans. There's a thick bit of towelling at the front that covers it, it's not just thin lycra down there.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 12:27 pm
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What does the repair consist of? Stitching a seam where the threads worn through? I can do that myself. I've used the repair service before for crash damage but wouldn't bother for a bit of stitching.

they patch it up using the same fabric


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 12:30 pm
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[i]they patch it up using the same fabric [/i]

Yeh they did that with the top I holed in a crash. No holes in my shorts though.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 1:28 pm
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Not cheap but I find my Endura MTR baggies work really well for road riding. Very lightweight, slim on the legs / barely notice you're wearing them. Feel a bit delicate for off road - single tracks better there.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 1:34 pm
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Lycra doesn't outline my cock, there's just a lump, it's no different to tight jeans. There's a thick bit of towelling at the front that covers it, it's not just thin lycra down there.

Your jeans aren't thinly sprayed on with a lump centrally placed.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 1:38 pm
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seriously hora.
I for one look awsomez in figure hugging cycle wear, despite not being on the schwerpz, I'm sure the ladies love it.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 1:39 pm
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[i]Your jeans aren't thinly sprayed on with a lump centrally placed.[/i]

Hora I don't know what sort of lycra shorts you've tried but all the ones I have have a pad that goes up the front a touch covering the offending 'lump'. Maybe you've tried padless lycra running shorts or the issue with clearly visible male genitalia is in your head


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 1:59 pm
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I have have a pad that goes up the front a touch covering the offending 'lump'

Its the lump poking out the back thats offending me


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:07 pm
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Your jeans aren't thinly sprayed on with a lump centrally placed.

Neither are my lycra shorts. No cock on display here:

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Posted : 19/06/2015 2:23 pm
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No cock on display here

So having a small knob does have its advantages after all ?


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:29 pm
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OMFG! People might know I have a willy!

I ride far enough to work to get changed, so I wear cycling clothes on the bike. I've popped into pubs for a quick pint on the way home, and whilst I'll put some overshorts on if I know I'm gonna do so, I don't think anyone imagines I'm trying to show off the budgie when I don't.

(I think that pose photographed above is a bit strange looking though, possibly to avoid bulge, who knows.)


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:31 pm
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Google for pictures of cycling shorts, they are all like that.

I know there are some wardrobe fails out there though amongst pros - maybe it's the podium girls.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:38 pm
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Google for pictures of cycling shorts, they are all like that.

I got the Polish cycling team and it wasn't anything like that 😐


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:42 pm
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[i]Google for pictures of cycling shorts, they are all like that.[/i]

Think I'll leave it for now ta


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:45 pm
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really? do you ride much? I've gone through 3/4 pairs in the last couple of years, I'm down to 2 pairs now, more or less 1 pair is always away at Rapha for repairs

Yep, commute about 15 miles every day and the occasional weekend ride (when I don't fancy getting the mtb out). I wear them year round.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:46 pm
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The DHB shorts are good and cheap. Dunno why you'd pay more. They last ages as well, I've had a few crashes in mine and they're still not ripped. The sizing is alright, small fits my 32" waist fine.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 4:53 pm
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The GBW Element Shorts are fairly lightweight and give you plenty of breathing space in these hot summer temps! I use them for my half hour commutes every day 🙂 http://www.tgstore.co.uk/element-shorts-p-6404.html


 
Posted : 30/06/2015 10:34 am
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I got the Polish cycling team and it wasn't anything like that

Indeedy!

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Posted : 30/06/2015 10:48 am
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on my daily commute (8 mile each way) I wear cycling shorts (not bibs) with some cheapo sale 'hiking' shorts that I got from Katmandu/Cotswold or somewhere similar. light weight, cheap, proved durable so far..


 
Posted : 30/06/2015 3:36 pm
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Decathlon's cheapo B'Twin 300 series are even better than Navos (Got both, always reach for the B'Twins). Lighter, thinner, narrower, handy poppered pocket.


 
Posted : 30/06/2015 3:47 pm
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Just as an extra question - what do you guys normally wear along with your non-lycra shorts? I'm tending to favour a Howies merino top.

Yep. I have two - short and long sleeve so can double up if it's a bit chilly.

Why wouldn't you wear it?

I don't put on my walking gear for a stroll to the shops.


 
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