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Originally Posted by JLStout
(Post 12862047)
If your commute is under 10 miles you really don't need bike shorts. Just get your buttskin toughened up a little. I go 7 each way and just wear boxer briefs and athletic shorts. No problem in the 100 degree weather.
Cycling shorts don't retain as much sweat, the black mark doesn't show, and I get to change out of them. |
I bought some adidas Techfit compression shorts for $14.99, they seem to work really well. They wick away sweat really well.
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Originally Posted by Drew Eckhardt
(Post 12862456)
I sweat through boxers and shorts or pants within 10 miles leaving a roughly saddle shaped black mark in 70 degree weather.
Cycling shorts don't retain as much sweat, the black mark doesn't show, and I get to change out of them. |
It also depends on how much you sweat. Comfort-wise, I could ride my 11 mile one-way route just fine in denim shorts & cotton t-shirt, but I sweat a lot, and they'd still be wet at the end of the day for my ride home. And they'd stink up my office far more than my spandex, which is mostly dry when I get to work, and completely dry by lunchtime.
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Originally Posted by bemoore
(Post 12865638)
It also depends on how much you sweat. Comfort-wise, I could ride my 11 mile one-way route just fine in denim shorts & cotton t-shirt, but I sweat a lot, and they'd still be wet at the end of the day for my ride home. And they'd stink up my office far more than my spandex, which is mostly dry when I get to work, and completely dry by lunchtime.
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Originally Posted by JLStout
(Post 12862047)
If your commute is under 10 miles you really don't need bike shorts. Just get your buttskin toughened up a little. I go 7 each way and just wear boxer briefs and athletic shorts. No problem in the 100 degree weather.
All the money I save by cycling on used bicycles, I invest in top-grade underwear. :) |
There are two issues here. One is the sweat managemant and the other is the seams in the contact area . When I had a 5 mile each way commute it didn't matter what I wore. I prefered sythetic undies in the summer but no real issues. Now that I ride 15 miles I need to change anyway, so I wear bike shorts. Mt. bike shorts work for me as I don't think my coworkers are ready for Spandex yet.
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Originally Posted by bent-not-broken
(Post 12867088)
There are two issues here. One is the sweat managemant and the other is the seams in the contact area . When I had a 5 mile each way commute it didn't matter what I wore. I prefered sythetic undies in the summer but no real issues. Now that I ride 15 miles I need to change anyway, so I wear bike shorts. Mt. bike shorts work for me as I don't think my coworkers are ready for Spandex yet.
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Is there something wrong with sitting at your desk with lycra bike shorts? Is that why I'm getting those funny looks?
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Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 12845221)
if you need cycling shorts, try the Performance Ultra brand of shorts or bibs.
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I bought the Performance spandex shorts a couple of years ago before I was fully committed to frequent commuting, and didn't want to spend a lot of money. I'm very pleased with them, and they are showing no distress from a heavy spill I took on concrete that left a bruise on my hip & thigh for many weeks.
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1. where can I find good pairs that are inexpensive? LBS's really kill me on clothing.
- There are pros and cons when it comes to shoppin at your LBS. Pros = the fact that you can try them out. Cons = High Price. But if they have a clearance rack hit it up ! 2. how many pairs do you need for a person commuting 3-5 times a week? I have one for commuting but I only use it for the rainy days. 3. how do you keep them clean for the commute? Using a Washer all the time seems like overkill..could I do quick washes in the sink at work? just hand wash them at home =) |
Use the gentle cycle on washer and hang dry
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So far I just have the one pair. Wash it whenever it needs washing.
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I see people at both ends of the saddle position extreme on my commute. Some have it way too low and will probably get knee pain after a while. Some have it too high and are most likely getting really saddle sore due to their pelvises rocking around the saddle with every pedal stroke. If you're getting discomfort on a commute of 40 minutes or less, it's worth having someone look at your position on the bike. You don't want your leg to be completely straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke, especially with your toes pointing downward.
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Originally Posted by old's'cool
(Post 12873744)
So far I just have the one pair. Wash it whenever it needs washing.
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Originally Posted by SactoDoug
(Post 12847114)
NEVER let them go through the drier. Take them out of the washer and hang them up to dry.
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Originally Posted by Bomb Komodo
(Post 12845146)
I have a nice saddle (sette turbo italia) but I have been ridding a lot in a small amount of time while I get back into commuting. To make it worse, I have just been wearing nike dry fit shorts (with liner) and no undies when I ride in. I can tell this is a bad idea due to the soreness I have experienced. I know I need to get some bike shorts to wear under some normal shorts just for padding. I have a few questions :
1. where can I find good pairs that are inexpensive? LBS's really kill me on clothing. 2. how many pairs do you need for a person commuting 3-5 times a week? 3. how do you keep them clean for the commute? Using a Washer all the time seems like overkill..could I do quick washes in the sink at work? Just sorting it all out. Afa decent pricing I'd second the post regarding Aerotech Designs. I've gotten some stuff from them and it's high quality for the money. |
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