Cycling Tights

Was asked why some guys and girls wear these days many ...

There are some really funny people posting answers here.

For most of us, cycling is not focus on aesthetics and it is not to show her ribs. There are very good reasons why they are built the way they are.

Aerodynamics is one aspect. Each time you go beyond 20mph, it takes more energy to move the air in front of you that propel the bike. Thus, anything that reduces the drag is good.

A second aspect of wearing tights and short cycles is comfort. Cycling wear is constructed with a chamois leather in the seat to provide a little padding. The tight fit and a smooth surface of the chamois also help prevent chapping. Anyone who has taken a turn more than 20 miles will confirm friction is an ill at ease. In addition, the friction can become a health problem if / when you get a bad seat. Because of their positioning, saddle sores are difficult to heal, so it is better to prevent them from ever happening.

Finally, there is always the aspect of tribal custom. The cyclists wear cycling. Golfers Wear Plaid. Yaughters blazers and boat shoes. The hunters wear camo. If you want to be accepted by your tribe, you must comply with its customs.

OK - you do not ask, but it seems that if you need further advice on tribal customs. So here goes:

According to tribal customs:

1. It is good to wear for a race bike rider.

2. It is wrong to wear bicycle while traveling to or from the event. Put yourself in your equipment just before the event and out of it as soon as possible. There's a health aspect to this custom: get out of your shorts wet helps to prevent saddle sores.

3. It is good to change during demonstrations. If you are in a race, nobody cares if you agree or removed to change. It is considered polite if you meet the open door of your car, but not entirely necessary. itself is not a towel before changing is also considered acceptable. You should change your car or go to the toilet if you are a charity type event, though. (Some participants turn to charities are not fully accultuarted.)

4. Unless you are riding your bike at a bike shop or other public place, it is not acceptable to wear your gear bike. Come on - by virtue of going to the store, you are your own portfolio of pledges and bike. You do not need to drive in ceremonial dress in the store. It is important to take the acceptance of the tribe, driving in ceremonial dress shows that you try too hard.

Hope this helps.

Yes, with cycling.

I think that yes, they hold things closer to the body and streamlines the stock and other sectors to reduce wind drag

Shorts do to improve your performance, but unless you race on a level close race, it is the habit you. you have less drag, more aerodynamic, in shorts shorter than scheduled. This is the only difference.

not the way
It shows the bumps

This is not so much that shorts are for performance as they add comfort and do not create hot spots on longer rides. If you are comfortble your performance will be better and you will be able to run longer and more often.

I never noticed a performance improvement of the port of tights. I wear them only when the weather gets cold. I saw some riders to wear tights at relatively warm temperatures, but it was mainly for reasons of vanity. In one case, the rider is very light skin is prone to sunburn at the end of long rides where sunscreens are less effective.

yes they do in the end, it all comes down to the rider

Yes, they improve performance. Not only in design but especially in the cooperation.