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I've never bothered with baggies before - never found a pair that felt "right", but thinking of frittering away some birthday money on a pair to cover the lycra'd up paunch when pootling along with swadey jnr.

Or would a pair of waterproof baggies - eg Altura Attacks - be a bit more versatile, especially for wet commutes? Is the material OK to wear as everyday baggies or would they be overkill?

Anyone any thoughts please?


 
Posted : 25/04/2010 6:57 pm
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I've got some Altura Attack waterproof 3/4 baggies & in the wet they are fantastic at keep my butt dry 🙂

To be honest I wouldn't want to wear them all the time, which is what I think you mean by everyday baggies. They are hot & sweaty when it gets warm & they don't have any vents like their dry brothers to air the nether regions 😉 If you want them for wet commutes only then I would recommend them.


 
Posted : 25/04/2010 7:12 pm
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+1 cripy bacon

Water proof baggies are great for commuting, but no good on a hot day.


 
Posted : 25/04/2010 7:15 pm
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I've got on with them OK for everyday stuff, but I've never worn them for the summer.

the new endura MT500s or whatever they are are a nice alternative, waterproof behind and sides, fabric up top + crotch. Wore them for three days straight when i even got sunburnt up top and never felt uncomfortable below.


 
Posted : 25/04/2010 7:19 pm
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Too warm for long rides where it might rain, only really any use when you start in the rain.

Yer balls get most sweaty


 
Posted : 25/04/2010 7:22 pm

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