Plus you can stretch the spandex width-wise and it will also recover back to its former shape. These are its four ways of stretching.
There are also two other types of spandex fabric called one-way and two-way stretch spandex. One-way allows you to stretch it from side to side but it does not return back to its original shape. Plus you can not stretch it length-wise at all. A two-way stretch means you can stretch it from side to side and it will return back to its original shape.
So four-way stretch is the best type of spandex for mountain bikers because it gives you the most range of motion when you wear it. One example of this type of spandex is by Sponeed, a bike clothing company.
It has a four-way performance stretch which is perfect for mountain bikers. It dries very fast because of its moisture wicking feature, and it has antimicrobial characteristics which reduce odors and bacteria build up.
It is equipped with silicone leg grippers which help to keep the shorts in the right place. The material is very breathable and for extra comfort and protection it is padded. These pads are in the crotch area and lower back area.
This will help to support the crotch while on the saddle and support the back and crotch from any impact from the trail. The two main considerations to look for when getting spandex shorts or leggings is to make sure the material is made up of at least 18 to 20 percent spandex. I have seen some shorts have only 3 or 5 percent spandex. The second is to make sure you get four-way stretch shorts or pants. This is the time when trees, shrubs, and bushes are at their fullest.
Especially if you are riding on narrow trails like singletrack your clothes could get caught on a branch or twig which is extended out over the trail. But otherwise people riding baggies for XC are trying to prove a point, because lycra is more functional for the competitive XC and endurance rider.
Baggies don't get destroyed when you crash. They don't squash your balls, except if you wear a tight inner underneath. Do you ride loose or tight? Aside from pure aestetics, are there any practical reasons for that? That rule is for DH so they could ban skin suits. That being said, XC people are generally in lycra. Nothing wrong with that at all. But mainly 'coz they look cooler MTB apparel has evolved to be fit for purpose.
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Waterproof zippers are another perk that comes with some baggy mountain biking shorts. The least enjoyable thing about riding mountain bikes in such weather is having a moist GPS device or pulling out wet money. Many mountain bikers enjoy putting padding beneath their shorts. Doing so gives them support and provides a cushion between the saddle and the buttocks. With baggy shorts, such padding provides a smooth layer and does not interfere with the middle seam found on other types of shorts.
Some riders prefer to wear Lycra beneath baggy shorts instead of regular underwear. The Lycra can evaporate sweat quickly, as cotton keeps the trapped moisture on your skin. This results in odor, skin irritations, and increased heat. Some of the disadvantages are:. Many have found that baggy shorts act as a parachute since the extra fabric collects air.
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