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Cycling Clothing for Beginners: What You Actually Need First
You need three things to start: bib shorts, a cycling jersey, and socks that aren't cotton. What to buy first, what each piece actually does on the bike, and what you can safely put off until the w...
What Is a Chamois in Cycling? The Pad That Makes Bib Shorts Work
What the chamois in bib shorts actually does, how multi-density pads are built, why you skip underwear, and how to make yours last.
Bib Shorts vs Cycling Shorts: Which Should You Ride?
Bibs anchor the chamois at the shoulders with no waistband; waist shorts use elastic. Which wins on comfort, which on convenience, and which to buy first.