Would you buy used shorts??
11-09-05, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Oh come on you bunch of candy butts!!!! I'm wearing used underwear right now,got it at a yard sale about six months ago. As far as the bike shorts,if a roadie had worn them then no. I would be afraid my boys might shrivel up and fall off. I may post a pic of my used undies later.
11-09-05, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
Did you forget to mention they're women's underwear?
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11-09-05, 06:38 PM
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We bought some "New" shorts on ebay. They had the label still attached, but it was quite obvious that someone had tried them on. Never again. Ever.
11-10-05, 02:43 AM
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How do I put this succinctly?
How about:
How about:
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11-11-05, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by cooker
There's really no rational reason not to buy them, clean them properly (strong detergent, multiple washing, dry cleaning, whatever) and wear them. The only reason not to do so, is that it seems distasteful, and makes one squeamish to think of what might have happened in them in the past.
Having said that, I personally wouldn't do it...I know it's not rational, but I would feel icky putting them on.
Having said that, I personally wouldn't do it...I know it's not rational, but I would feel icky putting them on.
in truth you can wash them in hot water, maybe even use a disinfectant or one of those "odor killer" sprays, and do the freezer treatment (put them in a plastic bag and put in freezer for a few days to reduce odors) so that you get rid of everthing (i.e. HOT, COLD + maybe a few chemicals). then there really should be no ACTUAL reason why it's not good (i suppose there's the potential they could have streaks but i'm assuming the shorts are in somewhat ok condition which would include "streak-free" and you could maybe tell that from a photo)
so basically you're just dealing with the personal "feeling" that you're wearing someone's used shorts. although i personally wouldn't do it at the current time (i have bought used jerseys and jackets) as i don't feel the small saving is worth it (i'm not currently really hard-up for cash), it's really not as bad as everyone here is making it out to be --- i mean every time you shake hands with someone, you don't know where that hand was since the last time it was washed... and then you have public toilets... and doorknobs and whatnot... the list goes on...
11-11-05, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by nathank
i mean every time you shake hands with someone, you don't know where that hand was since the last time it was washed
*Another reason to try and avoid shaking hands by the way, especially during this time of year with cold and flu germs abound.
Are you sure there are not some items left behind that haven't been completely scrubbed out of the chamois pad. I mean, that thing is really absorbent and thick. There could be some new flesh eating bacteria down there that is impervious to heat, detergent, cold, etc... buried in the chamois pad waiting to dine on your genitalia.
Anyway, I guess if you have to buy used lycra shorts in order to afford that Chris King Hubset, then it might be worth it.
11-11-05, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by unsuspended
[snip]Anyway, I guess if you have to buy used lycra shorts in order to afford that Chris King Hubset, then it might be worth it.
11-11-05, 07:32 PM
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That just means you've got your priorities hopelessly out of order.
11-11-05, 07:36 PM
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There are a few things that I would never consider wearing second hand:
- bike shorts
- panties/thong/bra
- bathing suit
- shoes/socks
Anything that has the potential to smell bad or stain is off limits in my book. (edit to clarify - anything that touches your ass, underarms or smelly feet UGH!)
- bike shorts
- panties/thong/bra
- bathing suit
- shoes/socks
Anything that has the potential to smell bad or stain is off limits in my book. (edit to clarify - anything that touches your ass, underarms or smelly feet UGH!)
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11-12-05, 12:45 AM
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Gee sparks, did you look around before you posted this one? This place is all about the love baby. Thanks, its been fun.
11-12-05, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by harov3
Gee sparks, did you look around before you posted this one? This place is all about the love baby. Thanks, its been fun.
11-12-05, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sparks_219
I saw some used shorts (lyrca) for pretty cheap on ebay, but I'm wondering how bad is it to buy used shorts which is same as used underwear
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11-13-05, 10:54 AM
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Hopefully the skid marks are optional!
11-13-05, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by shokhead
I wash both so if its a good deal,why the heck not.
If you want to tear out the chamois and sew a new one in there, than by all means go ahead.
11-13-05, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Oh come on you bunch of candy butts!!!! I'm wearing used underwear right now,got it at a yard sale about six months ago. As far as the bike shorts,if a roadie had worn them then no. I would be afraid my boys might shrivel up and fall off. I may post a pic of my used undies later.
But if you're so cheap that you buy your underwear at yard sales, than I suppose you need the used cycle shorts.
