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Old 04-02-16, 05:02 PM
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Gross Or Very Strange

This place is selling used Police Bicycle shorts! Is that gross or very strange? German Police Surplus Padded Cycling Shorts, 2 Pack, Used - 660573, Shorts at Sportsman's Guide
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I don't know!?
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Those aren't the "wear against your skin type." They're mountain bike shorts, so they're loose with a loose chamois. You're supposed to wear something under them.
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Die scheißen kurze hose.
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If this is a poll, I choose both.
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If they are disinfected/sterilized I don't see any problem.
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Maybe you could wear them while riding this.

Swiss Army MO-93 Military Bicycle, 7-Speed - 637593, Field Gear at Sportsman's Guide
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Originally Posted by baldilocks
A used bike would go great with used shorts.
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ebay have many similar listings for sick/bent fetishes. I need to sell my old socks and 10 yr old trainers as I need money for a Brooks B17 saddle
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tactically padded for miles of luxurious comfort.
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That is the weirdest front pocket ever, like a built-in fanny-pack. Or is it a transverse fly?
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Ever buy use clothes at the thrift store? Just make sure they're clean before using.
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Oh Sportsman's Guide. I guess if you want cheap cycling shorts, fine.
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That is 100% unacceptable.
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Originally Posted by bmthom.gis
Oh Sportsman's Guide. I guess if you want cheap cycling shorts, fine.
You had me at "If you want cheap"
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Originally Posted by locolobo13
Ever buy use clothes at the thrift store? Just make sure they're clean before using.
Ditto
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The local bike police sometimes wear spandex. That somewhat strange (but fun watching them question somebody who is trying to keep their eyes from wandering down).
But the only thing strange about the shorts linked to is the odd zipper location.
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Originally Posted by Reynolds
If they are disinfected/sterilized I don't see any problem.
Would you expect anything less from the Germans..?
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Originally Posted by corrado33
Those aren't the "wear against your skin type." They're mountain bike shorts, so they're loose with a loose chamois. You're supposed to wear something under them.
You're doing it wrong
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Neither. What, you've never bought clothes at a garage sale or the like? Half my wardrobe at one time was jeans bought for 50 cents each at church rummage sales.

Seems kind of 1st world prissy to think it's gross to wear laundered, pre-owned clothing.
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Originally Posted by JReade
You're doing it wrong
Fine, if YOU want your junk bouncing around while you're mountain biking, feel free to wear nothing under them. I, on the other hand, would like to keep my junk from coming between the saddle and my ass, so I will be wearing liner shorts under them as well.
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