Pants worn out by saddle
#2
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From: Torrance, CA
Bikes: Bianchi Sport SX, Trek 1200
Me too. I now wear bike shorts on the ride in and change into pants when I get there. It's an eleven mile ride, so the bike shorts are more comfortable and much cooler on the ride home, too.
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From: Kent Wa.
Bikes: 2005 Gazelle Golfo, 1935 Raleigh Sport, 1970 Robin Hood sport, 1974 Schwinn Continental, 1984 Ross MTB/porteur, 2013 Flying Piegon path racer, 2014 Gazelle Toer Populair T8
Cheap pants? Cheap seat? bad fit? a combination of all 3? I use a variety of bikes, seats, and clothing without that issue.
First step should be to identify the root of problem.
First step should be to identify the root of problem.
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From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
I have some cheap polyester cargo shorts, I think from Kohl's, which have a couple worn spots from my previous saddle. I recently changed to a saddle that is a bit narrower and doesn't flare out as sharply at the sit bone areas, so I'm not sure if it would wear pants any less or not. My other shorts that I normally wear on casual rides aren't worn like those polyester ones are.
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From: NW,Oregon Coast
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+1, synthetics wear longer than natural sources , Wool & Cotton .. poly-cotton blends are a compromise ..
Jersey knit has more Give than Woven fabrics .. I like and often wear, black, track suit warmup trousers,
.. a polyester fleece with a nylon surface..
Jersey knit has more Give than Woven fabrics .. I like and often wear, black, track suit warmup trousers,
.. a polyester fleece with a nylon surface..
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