Originally Posted by
dabac
But for frequent and/or long rides, I only use bicycle-specific pants/tights.
The reason being the friction against the saddle. There’s really no reason for non-cycling clothing to have the kind of resistance to rubbing needed for a pair of cycling pants.
This. When you get to work, pull the Superman Switch. The mild mannered cyclist steps into the handicap restroom stall, and out comes Super Worker! And the jeans last as long as usual.