Take the 2-minute tour ×  First, some context: I commute to work
on a fixie and go for longer rides on weekends on a road bike.
I often find my legs get sore/tired, especially when I've been
on a longer ride or have pushed the speed on my commute...
sometimes it's so much fun I can't take it easy :) My calves
seem to be more affected than my thighs  My question is whether
compression clothes are very helpful. I haven't tried any, but
am quite interested. Also, would you recommend compression gear
during the ride, or after riding, for recovery.  share|improve
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Apparently, studies have shown no significant benefit to
compression clothing in terms of leg fatigue. What I notice more
so is that the hight at which you sit and the bend of your leg
play a much larger role in leg fatigue. That compounded with the
position and way you push the pedal probably are the most
significant causes of fatigue.  What you want is to have your
seat high enough so that your