
Originally Posted by
redrhodie
I can't ride in anything but bike clothes (except for sweaters and gloves) . It just isn't comfortable to me. It must help to have the right bike for that kind of outfit, with a step through frame for skirts, and chain protector to keep clean.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I hate riding in regular clothes, but that's largely because all my bikes have bars lower than the saddle and I end up with something digging into my stomach in front and a cold gap in back. But with a more upright bicycle I guess I could do some riding in regular clothes, for short distances. I've done it toodling around on vacation, on rental bikes. I wouldn't wear my office wear though, too expensive.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett