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Eric W.

What do you wear on your commute?

posted about 2 years ago | Report

So I'm a dude, wear cotton boxers, in a hot climate, and that's clearly not comfortable for anything longer than 1 mile. All I've got right now that I can tolerate are my running shorts (with a compression liner). I'd rather not wear bike shorts... Are there any other good options? Would normal clothing work if I wore something like under armour compression shorts underneath?

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  Craig M.

  Although it is expensive, the Mountain bike 'bagies' are a good option if you don't want the lycra look of bike shorts. Look like normal shorts on the outside but have lycra and Chamois (synthetic) insert on the inside. I find the chamois insert being the part that makes my saddle more tolerable.

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  Rod C.

  I usually wear a wool jersey up top for breathability and low stench factor. Also, it dries out during the day for the return ride home. I will usually wear normal street clothes on bottom like cotton shorts. While I will wear bike specific clothes on longer rides or rides not involved in the commute I will usually pack a change of clothes to wear at the office. No shower at work but I usually find a way to clean up to my satisfaction.

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  Micke

  im still a newbie on this that's why i dont have the gears that most cyclists have but i'm comfortable wearing just a cycling tights or running shorts. so long as it will not give you rashes that's fine with me.

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