A friend of my DH is in his 70's and is an amazing rider and all around character. He wears shorts that are translucent in the back. He says the ladies like it.
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06-02-2008, 06:20 AM #1
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06-02-2008, 08:11 AM #2
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In case anybody was wondering (you probably weren't
) - I did have company on my commute home, via a hill first, but I tried to not bend over tooo flat when positioned right in front of this nice, gentlemanly colleague of mine. Got home wondering if I'd accidentally given him an eyeful anyway and asked my dh to check. He happily did, and pronounced my shorts safe to wear in public. 
Funny thing: on our way home we were passed by a large guy riding very fast, very sweaty and with seriously translucent shorts. From several metres away.Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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06-02-2008, 05:18 PM #3
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Originally Posted by lph
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06-02-2008, 09:17 PM #4
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Ha! I rode behind this old, retired guy, and the same thing.
At this point, I know my shorts or bleached grey in the fanny area from all the riding in the sun, but thankfully, not transulcent. Now I know why Pearl Izumi shorts cost 2x as much as other shorts! Quality of fabric...
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06-03-2008, 08:38 AM #5
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my friend and I have a pact, we will watch each others backs for that very reason.
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06-03-2008, 05:26 PM #6
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when my shorts become a little too revealing, they go into my winter shorts drawer, and are only worn under tights.
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06-03-2008, 06:09 PM #7
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This is a sincere question from someone who hasn't owned any shorts long enough to become translucent.
If the exterior is so worn out, isn't the chamois more than worn out and ineffective?If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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