Kieran@ZSClothing Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hey,Im starting to ride allot more comps now and would like to get some Lycra tights ( to fit in and look bad ass haha )Just wondering best place to get some from? i have seen some called skins? i think but super expesive , any other ideas?Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 f**ks sake Kieran haha.Yeah Skins are what the ballers wear, think they're pretty expensive though. Pretty sure they sell em on chainreaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Ballet shop, appaz thats where all the cool cats go.DAMM you Nick for using the word ballers. Edited July 6, 2009 by Simpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran@ZSClothing Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 12Found these wondering witch one would be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Whatever you do don't buy some with padding in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Don't forget to keep some money aside so you can buy a dildo and stuff it down the front to scare all the spectators with your horrifying side-pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran@ZSClothing Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 No need i have loads any ways ... well borrow them of my mum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have some rugby lycra type stuff, that was pretty cheap look into that maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Why not go the whole hog and buy a skins suit!Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 remember......spandex is a privilege, NOT a right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Skins is the best but you are right, very expensive. Gilles trousers are £145.You are best looking into Canterbury Baselayer compression trousers. More reasonable and do a similar job.Andy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Evil1 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Why not go the whole hog and buy a skins suit!MattDOOO IT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) I can vouch for the effectiveness of linebreak compression tights. I own the full length tights and top but for triathlon training although I did use the top for trials and thought it was very good - especially when worn after riding as a means of recovery. They improve circulation in the arteries, aiding the expulsion of toxins and other waste materials that arise through exercise. You can get some shorts (or top) from here. The shop does have them in stock despite saying out of stock. I know this because I work there. Just phone the order line. You may need to visit the linebreak website to find out what size you should be wearing. Alternatively, 2XU produce compression clothing at a slightly higher price than linebreak but less still than skinz. The general attitude, however, is that linebreak is better than 2XU.Wearing a full body lycra kit will aid performance. I see nowt wrong with it. And anyway, the linebreak and 2XU stuff is all in subtle colours so it's not like the 90's bright colours styling. I think that lycra looks quite cool these days Edited July 7, 2009 by Ben Rowlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Gilles trousers are £145.145 quid to look like a complete tool - this just gets worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Another vote for skins. But not while riding trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 do you even need to wear it though? Just look like a bit of a mong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan81 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 LYCRA TIGHTS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I can vouch for the effectiveness of linebreak compression tights. I own the full length tights and top but for triathlon training although I did use the top for trials and thought it was very good - especially when worn after riding as a means of recovery. They improve circulation in the arteries, aiding the expulsion of toxins and other waste materials that arise through exercise. You can get some shorts (or top) from here. The shop does have them in stock despite saying out of stock. I know this because I work there. Just phone the order line. You may need to visit the linebreak website to find out what size you should be wearing. Alternatively, 2XU produce compression clothing at a slightly higher price than linebreak but less still than skinz. The general attitude, however, is that linebreak is better than 2XU.Wearing a full body lycra kit will aid performance. I see nowt wrong with it. And anyway, the linebreak and 2XU stuff is all in subtle colours so it's not like the 90's bright colours styling. I think that lycra looks quite cool these days Being a runner /road cyclist myself , Im a bit sceptical as how effective it can be?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan81 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) "...aiding the expulsion of toxins and other waste materials..."Complete nonsense.Edited as I only just saw this little comedy gem...."...I think that lycra looks quite cool these days..."ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haI watched The Hangover last night...that was funny, this is in a different class.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Edited July 11, 2009 by Dan81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Just noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...Why bother with tights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 The ipod on that picture just makes me laugh twice as much for some reason.. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) Being a runner /road cyclist myself , Im a bit sceptical as how effective it can be??blahWell, in terms of compression lycra, there is a whole science supporting their effectiveness for recovery. They were originally designed for use on planes for people who developed deep bone thrombosis. Those of you know about biology will probably be aware that heart only pumps blood upto the capilaries of the body, through the arteries. Thereafter, blood is moved through the body via general movement (walking, etc.) which causes a squeezing of smooth muscles surrounding the veins. Lack of movement means blood will pool in the certain areas of the body. Compression tights have been shown as an effective means of stopping this pooling by compressing on the respective area and aiding the squeezing of blood through the areas that they would otherwise, more easily, collect. There are several studies/reports regarding this that people can check on if they so wish. I somehow doubt they will though.Part of the reason it is worth stretching and warming down is because this promotes the movement of toxins that have collected in certain areas of the body through exercise - especially the hydrogen ions associated with lactic acid that eventually lead to the inability of muscle function. Compression lycra simply aids this process. It's especially great for wearing whilst you sleep or just after exercise but in terms of actual exercise and performance, aside from that already stated, lycra is very lightweight (weightsaving wherever is always beneficial) and it offers reduced resistence to the air. They also seem to promote better posture. I've found it beneficial for both running and cycling in. As have all the other people whom I know that use compression lycra.Regarding appearance. Well, obviously in the first instance, this is a personal opinion. I am certainly not into the lycra that chap (Ot Pi?) Dave has posted up but the linebreak and 2XU clothing looks different and I like the look of it (check it out?). I used to frown on the idea of lycra but then I realised I mostly held that view simply because it was the common and "cool" view to have. Once I actually tried it for myself I realised it was effective and was worn for good reason. People easily get wrapped up in the conditioning and opinions of the majority.It's great Dan81 how you can dismiss the statements of somebody else without having any actual knowledge about what those statements relate to... Edited July 11, 2009 by Ben Rowlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I didn't realise people didn't like the lycra look, might stop wearing mine down the post office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 They were originally designed for use on planes for people who developed deep bone thrombosis.Scientific arguement started off with not getting the name of the medical issue you're talking about right? Once I actually tried it for myself I realised it was effective and was worn for good reason. People easily get wrapped up in the conditioning and opinions of the majority.Not many of the world's best riders cruise around in lycra any more, so using the "They probably know what they're talking about" mindset, I'm willing to bet the majority will be alright.I also don't see how lycra from one company's really going to look much different from another, unless it's darker or less ostentatious? Surely your body profile's going to be the determining factor in any case, unless there's a cover over the initial layer of lycra itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Scientific arguement started off with not getting the name of the medical issue you're talking about right? Not many of the world's best riders cruise around in lycra any more, so using the "They probably know what they're talking about" mindset, I'm willing to bet the majority will be alright.I also don't see how lycra from one company's really going to look much different from another, unless it's darker or less ostentatious? Surely your body profile's going to be the determining factor in any case, unless there's a cover over the initial layer of lycra itself?Lycra, as long as it's made right, is a very helpful material in many sports. I don't personally see the point in trials, because wicking sweat isn't really all that important in my experience in comps and definitely not in street/mucking about. But in my running, it's hugely important that sweat is wicked away, and compression wear is fantastic in promoting blood flow during recovery.I often where my skins to bed after a hard day training, and feel a shit load better in the following days in comparison to not wearing it. I will never profess that it looks good though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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