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njalex
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Anyone have a recommendation for riding shorts..not the spandex type (that's what I have now). I've seen cargo-type shorts advertised in magazines. Any pros and cons vs. the spandex-type? 
more is better
Hey Alex! When you go out to ride throughout New Jersey, you will notice a lot of different styles. Eight out of 10 mountainbikers I ride with opt for the classic black tight cycling shorts. The more panels the better. 8 vs. 6. (Those are the plush cushions in the seat area.) Bagges are good if you do a lot of downhilling or go into stores in your biking gear. Hope to see you again at Lewis Morris. NJ Jess
Hey Alex! When you go out to ride throughout New Jersey, you will notice a lot of different styles. Eight out of 10 mountainbikers I ride with opt for the classic black tight cycling shorts. The more panels the better. 8 vs. 6. (Those are the plush cushions in the seat area.) Bagges are good if you do a lot of downhilling or go into stores in your biking gear. Hope to see you again at Lewis Morris. NJ Jess
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njalex
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Ok - so what are "Bagges" or "baggies"?...I think we need an MTBNJ glossary with all you pros!
Hey Jess - I'll be running more this season so i don't stop every 5 mins behind you at Lewis Morris.
Hey Jess - I'll be running more this season so i don't stop every 5 mins behind you at Lewis Morris.
njalex said:Ok - so what are "Bagges" or "baggies"?...I think we need an MTBNJ glossary with all you pros!
Hey Jess - I'll be running more this season so i don't stop every 5 mins behind you at Lewis Morris.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SP601B09-Fox+Mid+Ranger+Shorts.aspx
Something like this... These have a mesh liner but look for the ones with padded liners.
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Ant
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Or you could just wear the tight ones with regular shorts over them. I do that for the road rides. I just can't bring myself to wear only the tight stuff in public.
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nopants
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overalls
Tighter is (perfered) performance / somewhat unfashionable in civilization
Bag-ie can get hooked up on the saddle / but looks & feels cooler (on & off)
(the trail)
I prefer over-alls cause they stay in place (don't ride low)(even though thats the hip thing with kids today)
If there (ever) were bag-ie over-alls / I would ride em / the straps could go under your jersey (so not visable)
Seams in the crotch of either any short could create problems
spare the details of "nopants" / bottom line lesson learned - alway keep (all your gear) ready to go
Tighter is (perfered) performance / somewhat unfashionable in civilization
Bag-ie can get hooked up on the saddle / but looks & feels cooler (on & off)
(the trail)
I prefer over-alls cause they stay in place (don't ride low)(even though thats the hip thing with kids today)
If there (ever) were bag-ie over-alls / I would ride em / the straps could go under your jersey (so not visable)
Seams in the crotch of either any short could create problems
spare the details of "nopants" / bottom line lesson learned - alway keep (all your gear) ready to go
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njalex
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Thanks!