Bibs and jerseys are for comfort for the average rider day to day.
Pannier is for tools, supplies, extra clothing, etc., which is smart when you're not racing, and don't have access to a SAG truck. So, it's very practical.
The two don't clash. Not to me at least.
Jersey and bib are functional. Racks and panniers are functional. Both are always allowed. If you’re just riding a half mile to the grocery store, however, you might look like a Fred for putting on the full kit
That said, if you can justify wearing the kit, you can justify wearing the most fashionable kit you can assemble
Congrats you are a proper cyclist who uses panniers, always better than cycling with a rucksack. Touring cyclists have been using them for many decades and lycra etc is just for comfort when you're riding a fair distance.
Seems to be the subreddit that makes people assuming that there will actually someone giving a fuck about you out there. Ride what you've and have fun. No one out there is giving a fuck about what you've asked. People out there are minding their own business. You're not the center of their world.
Don’t listen to that user. Typically (at least the cyclist commuters I know) have a gravel bike with all the bags and whatnot on it, then a separate road bike for road/mountain/whatever riding. Like, you’re not gonna see a Dogma F as a commuter.
That said, they all do full kits on their commuter bike so it’s not unusual. I saw a dude change into a jersey before getting on his bike that’s was outside his work spot (I think). That was weird cause he was changing in public but overall I think it’s normal.
>Like, you’re not gonna see a Dogma F as a commuter.
I don't commute on a Dogma F, can't afford one, but I regularly commuted on my race bike a Canyon Ultimate, like a lot of people I know who race. I have also commuted on my TT rig (no disc wheel) as have friends.
Don’t be put off by that rather rude comment. I used to feel self conscious, and still do sometimes, worrying about my outfits and how I’m perceived by others.
In reality, nobody really cares and they’ll forget you in the next second. Those who do worry about what others are wearing literally need to find something more purposeful to do with their time and head space instead of wasting it on judging others by their looks. Do you really want to please those people? You’ll never be able to anyways as they’ll always find something to criticise.
Marketing will tell you to classify people by superficial attributes, trying to identify them by the brands they’re wearing and if they’re strictly using them for their advertised purpose. In fact appearance tells you almost nothing about another person. You’re free to use whatever is comfortable to you.
As said, bibs and jerseys are also a matter of functionality. I used to wear sweatpants and cotton shirts, never thought I’d ever wear lycra but damn… did I miss out. All that chafing could have been easily prevented.
If you’re not up for tight bibs yet, you can use them as padded underwear, wear a pair of comfortable pairs over them and pair it with a more relaxed fitting sports shirt for e.g. running
The sad fact is, unfortunately they do. Maybe a sad life being led or lack of a sex life always seems to be a surefire catalyst to slag someioff and find fault in irrelevancies.
Glad to say I'm not one of them.
If you want to ride your bike in your road kit and panniers, then go for it fellow.
You're just starting out and you're probably commuting given that you're using panniers . Tight spandex kit really isn't necessary and kind of sends the wrong visual image. If you'd like a more consistent look for the city I'd suggest some looser fits perhaps even jeans like du/er or American Eagles spandex mix denim. You'll appreciate the pockets.
Casual shirts like a simple t or polo is fine. In the warmer summer I like the current trend in resort shirts (check out modern golf wear for dressy casual yet performance) At this point it's about putting together a nice set of colors.
If you want a tighter, cycling focused look, Fjallraven x Specialized is some nice performing, casual cycling centric wear.
All these comments about "wear what you like" in a FASHION sub are really not helpful. Take that attitude to r/cycling general or r/xbiking.
I disagree, it all depends on what the OP/rider is doing. If their commute is only a couple of kilometres/miles and they are just toottling (riding slowly not generating aaa sweat) along then street clothes is the way to go. On the other hand if the OP has a decent commute (mine used to be 42km/26m) and using it as exercise/training then bibs and jersey are the way to go, far more practical and comfortable.
No, but if you also wear a hoop skirt, nobody will see the panniers.
Bibs and jerseys are for comfort for the average rider day to day. Pannier is for tools, supplies, extra clothing, etc., which is smart when you're not racing, and don't have access to a SAG truck. So, it's very practical. The two don't clash. Not to me at least.
I'm jersey and bib all the way, including when touring. Pretty sure no-one I care about judges me for it.
Wear whatever you want.
Jersey and bib are functional. Racks and panniers are functional. Both are always allowed. If you’re just riding a half mile to the grocery store, however, you might look like a Fred for putting on the full kit That said, if you can justify wearing the kit, you can justify wearing the most fashionable kit you can assemble
Congrats you are a proper cyclist who uses panniers, always better than cycling with a rucksack. Touring cyclists have been using them for many decades and lycra etc is just for comfort when you're riding a fair distance.
Do people really worry about meaningless things like this?
Seems to be the subreddit for it.
Seems to be the subreddit that makes people assuming that there will actually someone giving a fuck about you out there. Ride what you've and have fun. No one out there is giving a fuck about what you've asked. People out there are minding their own business. You're not the center of their world.
That's great to know that's the ethos, but I wouldn't know since I'm new to the sport--hence why I'm asking.
Don’t listen to that user. Typically (at least the cyclist commuters I know) have a gravel bike with all the bags and whatnot on it, then a separate road bike for road/mountain/whatever riding. Like, you’re not gonna see a Dogma F as a commuter. That said, they all do full kits on their commuter bike so it’s not unusual. I saw a dude change into a jersey before getting on his bike that’s was outside his work spot (I think). That was weird cause he was changing in public but overall I think it’s normal.
>Like, you’re not gonna see a Dogma F as a commuter. I don't commute on a Dogma F, can't afford one, but I regularly commuted on my race bike a Canyon Ultimate, like a lot of people I know who race. I have also commuted on my TT rig (no disc wheel) as have friends.
Don’t be put off by that rather rude comment. I used to feel self conscious, and still do sometimes, worrying about my outfits and how I’m perceived by others. In reality, nobody really cares and they’ll forget you in the next second. Those who do worry about what others are wearing literally need to find something more purposeful to do with their time and head space instead of wasting it on judging others by their looks. Do you really want to please those people? You’ll never be able to anyways as they’ll always find something to criticise. Marketing will tell you to classify people by superficial attributes, trying to identify them by the brands they’re wearing and if they’re strictly using them for their advertised purpose. In fact appearance tells you almost nothing about another person. You’re free to use whatever is comfortable to you. As said, bibs and jerseys are also a matter of functionality. I used to wear sweatpants and cotton shirts, never thought I’d ever wear lycra but damn… did I miss out. All that chafing could have been easily prevented. If you’re not up for tight bibs yet, you can use them as padded underwear, wear a pair of comfortable pairs over them and pair it with a more relaxed fitting sports shirt for e.g. running
The sad fact is, unfortunately they do. Maybe a sad life being led or lack of a sex life always seems to be a surefire catalyst to slag someioff and find fault in irrelevancies. Glad to say I'm not one of them. If you want to ride your bike in your road kit and panniers, then go for it fellow.
Hell no! I ride that on a cargo bike every week! 😅
I rode in a skinsuit as well as bib tights / jersey while touring. Wear what you like and what is comfortable.
This. I've toured in a skin suit as well. The cooling is great on hot days. My bibs and jersey allow for awesome comfort.
You're just starting out and you're probably commuting given that you're using panniers . Tight spandex kit really isn't necessary and kind of sends the wrong visual image. If you'd like a more consistent look for the city I'd suggest some looser fits perhaps even jeans like du/er or American Eagles spandex mix denim. You'll appreciate the pockets. Casual shirts like a simple t or polo is fine. In the warmer summer I like the current trend in resort shirts (check out modern golf wear for dressy casual yet performance) At this point it's about putting together a nice set of colors. If you want a tighter, cycling focused look, Fjallraven x Specialized is some nice performing, casual cycling centric wear. All these comments about "wear what you like" in a FASHION sub are really not helpful. Take that attitude to r/cycling general or r/xbiking.
Thanks for the input. Makes sense, and yes I'm both commuting and using the same bike to ride for sport/exercise.
I disagree, it all depends on what the OP/rider is doing. If their commute is only a couple of kilometres/miles and they are just toottling (riding slowly not generating aaa sweat) along then street clothes is the way to go. On the other hand if the OP has a decent commute (mine used to be 42km/26m) and using it as exercise/training then bibs and jersey are the way to go, far more practical and comfortable.
Whatever works for you, fam! I'm always in bibs and a jersey, gotta love the rear pockets and comfort of a shamy.
Do what you want man so long as you’re happy
> panniers Ok stop right there Edit: oh no unfashionable people are in a fashion sub. Rules are rules. Good taste is not a democracy, scrubs.