Question for bikers:
How do you handle sweating when commuting?
I'm thinking about buying something for daily commute when the weather's nice but I have a coworker that does that and he always comes to work smelly as fuck. Do you change clothes or do you have some other trick under your protective gear?
Subquestion:
What's your take on the Yamaha V Star?
Where do you work?
Also, the vstar is super reliable. You'll have fun on it.
>>15055510
I work in an office full of people, about 45 min drive away from where I live. And it's in England so I can't ignore the occasional shower on the way.
>>15055502
Sweat is only an issue while you're stopped, as soon as you start moving you get enough air flow to cool off.
>>15055521
It's not sweat during the drive that concerns me, but the residual smell once I take my gear off.
>>15055531
If you need to be professional looking in any sort, a bike probably wont work out. Helmet hair, getting rained on, and gear smell are all a thing.
When I worked a retail job, I didnt get a fuck. But being in a suit now, it doesnt work out.
I squid. Works pretty well and I get a sick tan
>>15055550
What does that mean?
I always wanted to make something that would go under a jacket to keep you cool. Like a shell with an airscoop over your shoulders that would funnel air into the shell and directly onto your back
>>15055562
wearing little to no gear, except a helmet.
>>15055562
he is a nobike, dont listen to him
>>15055502
If I know I need to look good I take the liner out of my jacket so I don't sweat. Also no lower gear
>>15055502
That's his problem for being a smelly lard-ass. Good thing I never smell from sweat alone no matter how much I sweat.
>>15055502
Sign up for a nearby gym.
Use baby wipes
Arrive early
Don't wipe your sweat off until you're done sweating.
>>15055502
Bring change of clothes with me. Work in an office and meet with clients all day so have to look and smell nice. Office building has a gym with locker room and showers so I get there early on days I ride in and clean up first.
>>15055562
Not wearing gear other than a helmet. Shit is heaps comfortable on a hot day.
I live in Baton Rouge and I wear a leather jacket with a full face helmet. I do just fine. It's not that big of a deal.
>>15055502
I wear a mesh jacket and nylon overpants in the summer, so I really don't sweat too much... In the spring and fall I wear a leather jacket with handy zipper vents I can work while riding. In winter... We don't have winter here.
