The clothes you wear when riding, whether they're bike-specific or everyday.
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Should I use gloves or track mitts?
What are the differences between gloves and track mitts? (other than the obvious lack of covered fingers)
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what to look for when buying bicycle pants
I want/need some pants for riding my bike to work. It is a 5 mile commute and I want something that is not padded and not baggy. What other things should I look for and what type of pants should I ...
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Are there any 'anti-fly' masks on the market?
I keep swallowing flies, because I'm mostly cycling along a canal. I'm cycling quite hard, and mild hayfever means that I can't just breathe in through my nose.
I've bought a 'buff', but I'm getting ...
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Is riding shirtless safe?
During the summer, I like to go for rides on trails without a shirt. Is this safe?
Also, related: is it rude to other people on the trail not to wear a shirt?
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Looking for a cycling jacket for Fall/Spring
I am looking for a cycling jacket for fall/spring. Depending on how well it works I may use it through (part of) winter as well.
I did a bit of shopping last night and purchased this MEC ...
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Ideal pants for bicycle commuting the rain
I commute about 10 miles a day in Portland, OR. Needless to say rain is a big part of many of my rides. My current rain pants leave me almost as sweaty as if I had just ridden without the rain gear. ...
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How to ride to work without sweating?
I'm looking to commute to work in hot Montreal (but anyone who bikes to work in a city with temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) at some point of the year will be in a similar ...
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What can I do to keep my knees warm?
It's getting chilly out there and my knees are starting to hurt from my short commute. I tried layered trousers (thick jeans + windstopper on top), but to no avail - my knees still get cold, while my ...
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Which waterproof overshoes would you recommend for use with clipless pedal shoes?
Last Winter I bought some waterproof overshoes on the internet to keep my feet dry on the daily commute. Unfortunately these overshoes fastened with a velcro strap which fastened underneath the shoe ...
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Good Gloves to Prevent Ulnar Numbness
I recently noticed that towards the end of my 6.4 mile ride to and from work, my hand and arms began to numb. A friend recommended I try cycling gloves, so I purchased these from Amazon. They do ...
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What are optimal fabrics for cycling clothing?
The title says it all.
However, should I vary the fabric through the year? Should I go with lycra in the summer and wool in the winter? And maybe, should I wear cotton?
I do 2 types of riding. ...
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Bicycle Socks for Road Rides
There are so many styles of socks. Plus there are always debates on the best looking socks for group road rides. White, black, short, tall, logos, etc..... Some old school road purists say that ...
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Looking for alternate pants with 'snaps' around calf and/or shin area
Right now I have a pair of the prana Zion Stretch pants with these little 'snaps' around the area described in title. This allows you to basically roll up your pant leg(s) (ideal for moving out of the ...
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Sun protective clothing interfering with bike mirror
I have had a "third eye" type bike mirror on my helmet for years. However, recently I have learned of some genetic predisposition to certain types of skin cancer which affect the skin on the ...
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Bicycle lights- Indicating in the dark
I am a product designer and am currently working on a bicycle lighting project and would really appreciate your valuable feedback.
In England, turning left on a bicycle is not really a problem as ...
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How can I convince my company to sponsor corporate cycling gear? [closed]
I work for a medium sized company (about 200 people). We have a small but reasonably active BUG (Bicycle Users Group). I've seen corporate cycling gear before and have some friends who can get ...
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Are Merino cycling boxers/cycling pants worth the cost?
I can find boxers of various materials such as latex, spandex, nylon, cotton, merino -- now I am totally lost for the reasons to pay about 30 times more for Merino boxers. I am more interested in the ...
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Cheap clothes for 50 km per day in the summer
I am considering of paying DeaxExtreme's clothes, because they are rather cheap and seem to be rather good in the summer.
I would like to have a cloth that keeps me warm as it rains and as I cycle 50 ...
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Some queries on biking
I am interested in biking [and always has been] and I want to start biking lot more for fun. It's been long time since I biked when I was in high school and I lost touch. At this point of time, my ...
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What are some ways of coping with asthma while biking? [closed]
I have suddenly had more trouble with it this year after years of no trouble. I use a balaclava in even slightly chilly weather. I also take it easy when I am feeling congested. I always carry ...
