do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im
more into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im
wearing boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good
idea. any opinions?
In other clothing matters, any recomendations for shoes? the ones i have
now tend to slip off my pedals. Even though I have pin style BMX pedals.
or should i just switch to bear claw pedals?
pyrotechnick13@yahoo.com writes: >Im not sure if its been asked before, but: > >do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im more >into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im wearing >boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good idea. any >opinions?
Neither makes a difference if you have bike shorts on top! And neither
makes a big difference if you are just riding around a shortish distance
and don’t allow any bunching as you start out. But in case you missed my
earlier post about the first time I freemounted my giraffe, it would have
been a lot better to have had on briefs! Do not try a jump mount of any
sort in briefs. Most of the time it’ll be fine, but… > >In other clothing matters, any recomendations for shoes? the ones i have >now tend to slip off my pedals. Even though I have pin style BMX pedals. >or should i just switch to bear claw pedals?
You should get Merrills since they have no laces. It’s happened many times
that my laces, even tho I’d double knotted them, come undone and get
caught in the cranks and it gets really dangerous. As far as cranks go,
the ones you described are fine.
For long in the saddle rides, slick bike shorts are really comfy, since
they keep your inner thighs from getting chafed. For trials, you’re not in
the seat as much, but if helps to have something that fits tight to hold
the jewels in place during drops.
So tight bike shorts fit both categories, except for the great modesty
factor. But you can always wear something looser over them. Unfortunately
combination shorts (like Zoics or similar that have a slick spandex bike
short underneath and baggy-looking shorts over top) don’t fit tight enough
to hold things in place very well.
Chris
I’ve got some vans with a zig-zag pattern all over the bottom. They grip
well. Nick Cegelka wrote: > > Im not sure if its been asked before, but: > > do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im > more into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im > wearing boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good > idea. any opinions? > > In other clothing matters, any recomendations for shoes? the ones i have > now tend to slip off my pedals. Even though I have pin style BMX pedals. > or should i just switch to bear claw pedals? > > Thanx > > Nick Cegelka > > pyrotechnick13@yahoo.com > > nicklikesfire AIM Pyrotechnick13
> Im not sure if its been asked before, but: > > do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best.
Padded cycling shorts work the best for extended periods of unicycle
riding. Since cycling shorts are to be worn with no underwear, then you
don’t need to decide on boxer or briefs.
However, if you don’t wear cycling shorts, then you’ll have to decide
based on the kind of riding you will be doing as they both are not that
good for riding. If you are doing things where you will be hopping quite a
bit, then boxers doesn’t hold everything in place, so briefs would be
best. However, the briefs can cause discomfort where the edge of the
briefs are pressed between you and the seat. The best alternative, other
then cycling shorts, would be boxer-briefs… so try some variations out
and see what works best for you.
>Im not sure if its been asked before, but: > >do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im more >into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im wearing >boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good idea. any >opinions?
I now wear padded bicycling shorts when unicycling, when I
anticipate more than a few minutes' ride. I wish I'd switched to
them decades ago. I've worn the bicycle shorts as-is, or with
jeans on top if it's cold or I'm expecting to Muni.
Other than that, I switched from cotton briefs to polyester mesh
boxers for general wear a few of years ago. It made a little
difference on the unicycle, but not much compared to wearing
bicycle shorts. The polyester mesh boxers can be worn as shorts,
too, that's why I switched: they can double as swim trunks.
Now, this may sound kinky, and it probably is, but if you're
trying to figure out how the clothes affect your ride, then you
really ought to try riding naked. Briefly. Where you won't offend
anyone. In a closed garage, say.
Seriously, wear shoes (and socks, if you prefer), knee pads and a
helmet (if you normally wear them, and if you don't normally wear
them, why not?), and maybe a shirt (try it both ways). Carefully
mount, ride, and dismount. Carefully. Note what parts of your skin
are rubbing on the seat. Notice any, er, protrusions that might
get caught. Stop laughing, please, this is a serious sports
equipment question we're discussing here! Put the briefs on, ride,
try the shorts, ride, try it with jeans on top of the briefs or
shorts, etc.
Sounds silly, huh? But, I think you'll get a better idea of how
things fit. You might end up making an adjustment, such as the
tilt of your seat, as well.
If people thought I was strange before, I wonder what this message
will do...
Craig Milo Rogers
Snug fitting spandex bicycle shorts are the best way to go. You need
something snug fitting to keep the dangly bits in place so you don’t sit
on them. Briefs don’t hold things in place properly and boxers are
hopeless in that regard. Padded bicycle shorts are worn next to the skin
(i.e. not over underwear). Wearing underwear under them will cause chafing
and cause those who know better to laugh at you. I usually wear pants or
baggy shorts over the cycling shorts.
As for shoes, Vans and Airwalks work well and grip the studded BMX pedals
well. Most flat skateboard or BMX shoes with a semi-stiff sole work well.
Softer gum rubber type soles grip better than the harder rubber soles.
Better designed shoes will have a flap on the tongue that will fold down
over the laces to keep the laces away from the wheel and pedals.
BMX platform pedals with good replaceable grip pins work well for muni and
trials riding. I have never used bear trap pedals because the platform
pedals have always given me enough grip even in the wet and mud. But some
platform pedals have more grip than others.
john_childs
>From: Nick Cegelka <pyrotechnick13@yahoo.com> > >Im not sure if its been asked before, but: > >do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im more >into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im wearing >boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good idea. any >opinions? > >In other clothing matters, any recomendations for shoes? the ones i have >now tend to slip off my pedals. Even though I have pin style BMX pedals. >or should i just switch to bear claw pedals? > >Thanx > >Nick Cegelka > >pyrotechnick13@yahoo.com > >nicklikesfire AIM Pyrotechnick13
rogers@ISI.EDU writes: >>do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best.
<snip> > >
<snip> > > Now, this may sound kinky, and it probably is, but if you’re > trying to figure out how the clothes affect your ride, then you > really ought to try riding naked. Briefly. Where you won’t offend > anyone. In a closed garage, say. > > Seriously, wear shoes (and socks, if you prefer), knee pads and a > helmet (if you normally wear them, and if you don’t normally wear > them, why not?), and maybe a shirt (try it both ways). Carefully > mount, ride, and dismount. Carefully. Note what parts of your skin > are rubbing on the seat. Notice any, er, protrusions that might > get caught. Stop laughing, please, this is a serious sports > equipment question we’re discussing here! Put the briefs on, ride, > try the shorts, ride, try it with jeans on top of the briefs or > shorts, etc. > > Sounds silly, huh? But, I think you’ll get a better idea of how > things fit. You might end up making an adjustment, such as the > tilt of your seat, as well. > > If people thought I was strange before, I wonder what this message > will do…
Here is what it will do: You will never again hear the words “May I borrow
your unicycle?” >
David Stone
> Now, this may sound kinky, and it probably is, but if you’re trying to > figure out how the clothes affect your ride, then you really ought to > try riding naked. Briefly. Where you won’t offend anyone. In a closed > garage, say.
We tried riding naked at the Edinbrough European Juggling convention,
there were 2 races… 100m one with mostly Twin City lads in it started
by a naked Mini Mansell and a 400m one using 26" unicycles full of British
unicyclists several hours later. I took part in the 400 and was beaten by
Miark. What was interesting was actually how comfortably it is riding with
no clothes on at all except shoes.
If you think I am pulling your leg about this tale… get a copy of the
convention video, the 100m race is on it!
>do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im more >into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im wearing >boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good idea. any >opinions?
Cycling shorts are best (worn without underwear).
Don’t even consider boxers or briefs, but boxers are better than briefs.
>In other clothing matters, any recomendations for shoes? the ones i have >now tend to slip off my pedals. Even though I have pin style BMX pedals. >or should i just switch to bear claw pedals?
I use regular athletic shoes. basketball, racketball, tennis etc. shoes
are good because the shoes have to withstand great stress from stopping,
going and twisting on the court. Athletic walking, running are also good,
but cross-trainers might be the best. I suggest all leather shoes (except
sole of course).
> naked Mini Mansell and a 400m one using 26" unicycles full of British > unicyclists several hours later. I took part in the 400 and was beaten > by Miark. What was interesting was actually how comfortably it is riding > with no clothes on at all except shoes.
I think that’s fine to know. I don’t plan on riding any further than 400m
next time I’m out naked. But I think the comfort would wear off relatively
quickly after that…
> If you think I am pulling your leg about this tale… get a copy of the > convention video, the 100m race is on it!
> pyrotechnick13@yahoo.com writes: > >Im not sure if its been asked before, but: > > > >do you guys where boxers or briefs when you unicycle, whats best. Im > >more into the trials thing than commuting on my uni. Right now im > >wearing boxers, but im wondering if switching to briefs would be a good > >idea. any opinions? > Neither makes a difference if you have bike shorts on top! And neither > makes a big difference if you are just riding around a shortish distance > and don’t allow any bunching as you start out. But in case you missed my > earlier post about the first time I freemounted my giraffe, it would > have been a lot better to have had on briefs! Do not try a jump mount of > any sort in briefs. Most of the time it’ll be fine, but… > > > >In other clothing matters, any recomendations for shoes? the ones i > >have now tend to slip off my pedals. Even though I have pin style BMX > >pedals. or should i just switch to bear claw pedals? > You should get Merrills since they have no laces. It’s happened many > times that my laces, even tho I’d double knotted them, come undone and > get caught in the cranks and it gets really dangerous. As far as cranks > go, the ones you described are fine.
David,
i have tried both and find that boxers tend to jamb up even when worn
under cycling shorts. So i always use briefs.
As to shoes, a shoe with a heel always gives you better placement feed and
control than a totally flat sole…unless there are cleats that happen
to fit the pedal pattern.
Re: a discussion on underwear and shoes, gpeck@arctic.net writes: >David, > >i have tried both and find that boxers tend to jamb up even when worn >under cycling shorts. So i always use briefs.
Ditto, tho when I forget to launder and find myself in a pinch, I wear
boxers beneath the bike shorts and just make sure to tug them down as much
as possible. > > >As to shoes, a shoe with a heel always gives you better placement feed >and control than a totally flat sole…unless there are cleats that >happen to fit the pedal pattern.
Funny, I was just having a talk with David Bagley, who wears heel shoes
and rides with the pedals closer to his heels than the balls of his feet.
He likes the ‘lock-in’ aspect of using his shoe’s heels to hold the
pedals. I think that this is like throwing a ball without bending your
fingers: a solid method, but not great for speed or maneuverability. > >George
> Funny, I was just having a talk with David Bagley, who wears heel shoes > and rides with the pedals closer to his heels than the balls of his > feet. He likes the ‘lock-in’ aspect of using his shoe’s heels to hold > the pedals. I think that this is like throwing a ball without bending > your fingers: a solid method, but not great for speed or > maneuverability.
That sounds accurate. There is no way to ride a unicycle fast without
using your ankles to help. But for going slow it doesn’t matter. Having
heels is also handy on rough trails, as George Peck has always said, and
in slippery situations like rain or snow.
“David Stone” <dstone@packer.edu> wrote in message news:fc.000f4e6700515d843b9aca00b4447161.515db7@packer.edu… > Re: a discussion on underwear and shoes, gpeck@arctic.net writes: > >David, > > > >i have tried both and find that boxers tend to jamb up even when worn > >under cycling shorts. So i always use briefs. > Ditto, tho when I forget to launder and find myself in a pinch, I wear > boxers beneath the bike shorts and just make sure to tug them down as > much as possible. > > > > > >As to shoes, a shoe with a heel always gives you better placement feed
and > >control than a totally flat sole…unless there are cleats that > >happen to fit the pedal pattern. > Funny, I was just having a talk with David Bagley, who wears heel shoes > and rides with the pedals closer to his heels than the balls of his > feet. He likes the ‘lock-in’ aspect of using his shoe’s heels to hold > the pedals. I think that this is like throwing a ball without bending > your fingers: a solid method, but not great for speed or > maneuverability.
I beg to differ on the maneuverability part. Any shoe you wear that won’t
slip around on the pedals will give the rider complete control of the
cycle. David and I both wear work boots and much prefer them when doing
hardcore off-roading where we are constantly on the lookout for getting
bumped off by unsuspecting roots and rocks (especially in the fall when
leaves cover the trails). That heel becomes your saving grace in those
situations. But for trick riding, I like to use the good old fashioned
Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers.
jprosa@ramapo.edu writes: >> Funny, I was just having a talk with David Bagley, who wears heel shoes >> and rides with the pedals closer to his heels than the balls of his >feet. >> He likes the ‘lock-in’ aspect of using his shoe’s heels to hold the >> pedals. I think that this is like throwing a ball without bending your >> fingers: a solid method, but not great for speed or maneuverability. > >I beg to differ on the maneuverability part. Any shoe you wear that won’t >slip around on the pedals will give the rider complete control of the >cycle. David and I both wear work boots and much prefer them when doing >hardcore off-roading where we are constantly on the lookout for getting >bumped off by unsuspecting roots and rocks (especially in the fall when >leaves cover the trails). That heel becomes your saving grace in those >situations.
Agreed. When Muni’ing, it probably makes more sense to use heels. I don’t
think it does for city riding, which I know more about that I do MUni’ing
(which I have never really done other than fooling around in Central
Park). I need to swivel constantly and also think I’d give up some speed
if I didn’t have my ankles helping out, as John Foss pointed out.
> But for trick riding, I like to use the good old fashioned Chuck Taylor > Converse sneakers. > >Jeff