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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wtf. I get that I already don't like you because I'm a runner and you're a biker. It's like the Sharks and the Jets. Like Snowboarders versus Skiers.

But what I don't get is why y'all dress like Lance f'in Armstrong wearing a tight onesie with 18 brand logos. Note to self: you're not sponsored by Gatorade and no one at Starbucks wants to see your banana hammock in that Richard Simmons unitard that you think looks cool on your dad bod. It doesn't. Also, why the need to exercise in packs. Are you a wolf?

-Disgruntled Runner[/quote]

I don't wear lycra every time I ride, but I have worn it enough to know how functional it is.   A. Its made of wicking fabric.  B. Its more [b]aerodynamic [/b]C. The pants are more comfortable.

So I don't really care what you think of what it looks like.

Also while I often ride without a group its fun to ride with friends. Also its functional - the lead rider reduces wind resistance for following riders, and riders in a paceline will take turns leading.  [/quote]

This tells everyone you don't get it, PP. What do you need to shave .4 seconds off your time for that gold medal at the finish line? What's the gold this week -- first dibs on the vanilla latte at starbucks?[/quote]

I wear mine for comfort - at my speed aerodynamic effect is trivial (other than on days with a very high headwind).   But for some people it matters - they want to get where they are going faster - they want to ride more comfortably in traffic by going faster and thus delaying cars less - or yeah, they want to train for races, or just go fast.  Its actually fun to go fast on a bike, you might want to try it some time.

AFAICT many runners seem to prefer going fast.   [/quote]

Super- get some lycra that allows you to go 50 on the 45 mph roads! And stay off areas with pedestrians. Perfect.[/quote]

Wow, get off the roads, and get off the sidewalks/trails all in one line.   Too bad I'm not playing "bike trolling bingo" right now.  [/quote]

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