Let's talk about underwear
10-14-06, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
Dude, if you like free-balling it, yet need a bit of padding for those long rides, you'll love J&G's touring shorts.
https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Mens-Touring-Shorts.html
https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Mens-Touring-Shorts.html
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Originally Posted by Tom Bombadil
I recently picked up a pair of Borah short liners. Spandex with a liner that you can wear under any shorts, or even jeans when it is colder. So far so good.
As to lotions for chafing, I've had this problem for years, even when hiking. I've never had much success with hand lotions, too readily absorbed into the skin. Vaseline works well, but what a sticky mess. Another sticky but effective option is Preparation H - which is essentially vaseline with a medication that helps sooth irritations, which is what chafing is! Yet another is diaper rash oilment, which leaves a gooey, white'ish mess, but isn't too bad and is pretty effective. Gentle enough for a baby's bottom.
What I like is a locally made, unscented soy oil butter. Whipped up out of soy oil and glycerine - it seems to last longer and isn't as sticky. Eucerin (sic) is good too, and you can find store brand equivalents to it. A 16oz jar can last a long time & can be found for around $5. And for a lotion, the Kiss My Face unscented Olive Oil & Aloe is pretty good.
As to lotions for chafing, I've had this problem for years, even when hiking. I've never had much success with hand lotions, too readily absorbed into the skin. Vaseline works well, but what a sticky mess. Another sticky but effective option is Preparation H - which is essentially vaseline with a medication that helps sooth irritations, which is what chafing is! Yet another is diaper rash oilment, which leaves a gooey, white'ish mess, but isn't too bad and is pretty effective. Gentle enough for a baby's bottom.
What I like is a locally made, unscented soy oil butter. Whipped up out of soy oil and glycerine - it seems to last longer and isn't as sticky. Eucerin (sic) is good too, and you can find store brand equivalents to it. A 16oz jar can last a long time & can be found for around $5. And for a lotion, the Kiss My Face unscented Olive Oil & Aloe is pretty good.
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10-14-06, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by head_wind
I need to set you straight. There are rules that society depends upon. In this case it is very simple:
Underware goes with black shoes and black tie.
If you don't know when to wear black shoes we can discuss that too.
Underware goes with black shoes and black tie.
If you don't know when to wear black shoes we can discuss that too.
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10-14-06, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wobblyoldgeezer
and don't forget "somehow the chafing subject came up". I mean... no, let's not speculate..
I wear a pair of bike shorts under a pair of ordinary shorts , too self consious to wear the bike shorts on their own
Q "do these bike shorts make my back-side look big ?" A " no, its your fat arse that makes it look so big"
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Hey, what ever did happen to the 'underwear nazi'? I have not seen him for a LONG time.
10-14-06, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bcoppola
For the love of God, NO!!
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Originally Posted by Road Fan
I agree! I was at first afraid this is one of those "too much sharing" moments, and now I'm feeling it again.
10-14-06, 09:01 PM
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Personally, I prefer to wear something that wicks away any moisture and dry quickly. Modal, microfiber (under armour), coolmax (TravelSmith, Calvin Klien, Nautica, etc), Supplex, Polypro, etc etc all do the job and help prevent chafing and blisters/sores. Silk underwear is harder to find, but some prefer natural materials and feel they are more comfortable yet wick away moisture and dry quickly. A lot of swim trunks and board shorts have coolmax linings/support and that can be a viable alternative.
Udder Balm (cream) and Gold Bond (powder) have been used for years and still work. Runner's Lube/Lube-Stick or Body Glide are also popular.
Udder Balm (cream) and Gold Bond (powder) have been used for years and still work. Runner's Lube/Lube-Stick or Body Glide are also popular.
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Originally Posted by tenpas
Hey, what ever did happen to the 'underwear nazi'? I have not seen him for a LONG time.
10-14-06, 10:12 PM
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I recently switched to these for work.
https://www.coolmaxclothing.com/boxerbriefs.html (uh, yes...that's me modeling the product)
I drive a semi all night and cotton sport briefs are absolutely hellish. I've used these for short rides to 30 miles or so with my Brooks B67's. Ordinary nylon baggies outer-side. Seem to be ok, but nothing beats a pair of padded, non-gel spandex bike shorts, commando.
https://www.coolmaxclothing.com/boxerbriefs.html (uh, yes...that's me modeling the product)
I drive a semi all night and cotton sport briefs are absolutely hellish. I've used these for short rides to 30 miles or so with my Brooks B67's. Ordinary nylon baggies outer-side. Seem to be ok, but nothing beats a pair of padded, non-gel spandex bike shorts, commando.
10-14-06, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Terrierman
So are you saying you don't do underware (sic) unless the occasion is more or less formal and that I shouldn't either?
Come on, come on, come on!! These are societal rules and conformance is not optional. Get with the program.
Perhaps I don't do it because it is too near hardware, software, and fleshware?? Good catch.
10-15-06, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CheeseLouise
NO UNDERWEAR! Bike shorts and comando. The only way to go 
....B'Dog
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10-15-06, 02:09 PM
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This "underwear - no underwear" discussion can go on forever, however, it's one of those decisions we all must make on our own. Many people use these cycling undies that have some padding, and add just a bit of comfort. See for yourself, they are actually very comfortable.
https://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear..._CYCLING_TOC:N
https://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear..._CYCLING_TOC:N
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