Thread: Bike Shorts and Chafing
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Old 07-31-17 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by philbob57

I have a lot of faith in detergent, and I have no problem wearing bike shorts without underwear. I wouldn't buy used shorts, though.


I wouldn't buy used shorts either, that's like buying used underwear. I guess that's my ick factor.


I was reading that you should wash the shorts with a basic detergent that has little or no dye and no fabric softeners since this will clog the wicking fibers and they won't wick as well.
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