Originally Posted by
ok_commuter
The Century ones fit well enough but are crap construction. I exchanged my first pair b/c the chamois seam was coming out after just a few wears and hand-washings. The pair I exchanged them for is doing the exact same thing, though it took a few more wearings.
I have been living with a single pair of shorts for a while, so I think I'll drop by Performance tonight and get a pair of Elite or Ultra to try out on tomorrow's ride. I'll report back...
I've got two pair of the Century, going on 2 years old. They get worn at least once a week, along with others. I've never had a problem with them, and always wash them on the gentle cycle, and hang to dry. At close to 100 washings, I'd give them an A+ for durability.
No bleach, or bleach substitutes, no softeners, no dryers.
A quick question - do you ever "wring" them out when washing? They should only be squeezed, or spun dry. To speed up the drying, roll them up in a towel, and stand on it a few times, then hang.