I thought the cycling parallel was interesting. Suppose someone wears a business suit to work. One day he decides to buy a bicycle and ride it wearing a suit. He gets sweaty. He gets grease on his leg. He scuffs up his dress shoes. Maybe his pants get caught in the chain and he takes a tumble.
I think the people on a cycling forum would be reasonable to suggest different clothes as a solution but that doesn't mean he has to conform.