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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Cycling editorial
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:07:02 -0400
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On 4/12/2024 5:49 AM, Roger Merriman wrote:
>  
> It’s certainly true that performance clothing at least for roadies is
> intended for a type of body ie someone slim, a look around a bike club says
> that’s not the body type of all even performance minded folks.
> 
> MTB well baggie clothing has a looser fit.
> 
> It’s enough of a problem that a company was founded just for larger
> lads/lasses https://fatladattheback.com.

I notice that (almost?) all their offerings still convey "I'm sporty and 
I arrived by bicycle!"

I'd often prefer clothing that's comfortable for cycling, not so loose 
that it flaps in the wind, but doesn't look so cycling specific.

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- Frank Krygowski