bruce19

Anything Assos I hand wash with Woolite. Then line dry indoors. Working well so far.

Tiglath

That is a remarkable reply. With just five words the poster achieves a rare instance of semantic confusion and mixed messaging.

Is he admitting to being both sarcastic and dumb?

Or is he calling me dumb?

The smiley does not help either way.

Perhaps the poster should listen to his own advice and ride more and post less.

Sy Reene

Isn't it the same difference?

BillClinton

You are trying too hard.

Grambo

My dumb ... response to your post was a play on the Big Bang Theory.

Big Bang Theory Leslie Winkle - Bing Images

Ironic that you have chosen to take issue with my postings to your thread given my initial post provided genuine feedback to your initial inquiry and subsequent responses were directed at rpenmaparker and stansteven. I can assure you that Robert and Stansteven (regular thick skinned posters on this board) are not losing any sleep over my responses.

Your meek sensibilities are ill suited for this board. Effin grow a pair. Cheers .

Tiglath

Formely known as expecting people to be civil by default.

Tiglath

This poster just can't help himself. More insults even when trying to excuse rudeness and trying to peddle raw sewage as feedback.

And with the inevitable smiley, as fitting as a turd in a sugar bowl. Hilarious.

Grambo

https://youtu.be/ZYnlNYgHpM4

Tiglath

Perhaps your own words will succeed where mine have failed:

"[S]hould try riding more (or harder), working up a good sweat and posting less. Seriously ..."

rpenmanparker 

****

RR3

Some people just stink.

StanSeven

Not if they pre-soak in Assos detergent

rpenmanparker 

Yes, but don't forget to squeeze them out too. It is the little things that matter.

Nachoman

Also depends on the washer. We just got a new low-flow, water conserving, washing machine that doesn't nearly get the stink out as well as our old water bucket washer. I have stuff that actually comes out of the washer now with dry spots.

modelmartin

Stinky clothes? Soak in a baking soda solution, then wash. removes artificial scents, too.

greenlight149

It doesn't get the soap out to well either, even with extra rinse, there's still soap bubbles stuck at the door area, I doubt the chamois gets a good soaking with these washers.

RR3

I am actually a kind, law abiding citizen. Can't help you.

danmc

Gotta love this place. A post on how to launder your clothing turns into a pissing match.

Tiglath

Far from unique, this place. Internet anonymity lets people be their rude selves without significantly bad consequences. Nothing new.

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face."

-- Oscar Wilde (1854-1900).

rbrsddn

You want to remove stink? throw a small amount of bleach in with the wash cycle. it won't be enough to eat the material, but it will kill the bacteria. works for me. i also use Woolite for dark colors.

Tiglath

Hmmmm.

Store & Wash - ASSOS of Switzerland

[h=1]Wash[/h]

• Washing a garment means putting stress on fabric and seams! Therefore, wash cycling garments separately from other clothes / accessories to prevent friction.
• Before washing, turn the garments inside out (seams on the outside).
• Machine-wash is possible but always use a wash bag, a delicate cycle and lukewarm water (max. 30° C).
• Do not use bleachers and/or softeners. Use a mild liquid detergent only (e.g. ASSOS active wear cleanser).
• Do not soak, wring or rub. Do not spin after washing. To remove excess water from your garment gently squeeze by hand.
• Dry garments flat or hanging, but do not tumble dry.

Slackerprince

Me, too.
I even use a girly lingerie bag to wash my bibs (Assos).

Amazon.com - Lingerie Bags for Laundry - Ultra Fine, Zippered, Mesh Wash Bag Protects Delicates - Expensive Blouses, Hosiery, Bras and Underwear From Other Clothes in the Washer - No More Snags, Knotting or Napping Caused By Washing Even in Delicate

Wash with warm water, with Woolite for darks in the lingerie bag.
They come out clean and the bag keeps the bibs from being stretched out in the washing machine.

S

Jed19

I always soak my jerseys and baselayers in a very mild Borax solution for about half an hour prior to wash, as this gets rid of the sweat odor. I always hand wash all my cycling kits, including Assos jerseys and bib shorts. And I don't use the Assos magic detergent either. I always use Costco's Free and Clear (no dyes, no perfume) for all my washes, because I just can't stand perfumed detergents. One other thing I do is to gather all my cycling kits and other athletic/gym wears (once a month), toss them in the washer with Penguin Sport-Wash (cold wash), do a double rinse, then hang dry.

My kits and gym cloths last a long time this way.

Tiglath

How often do you folks wash your bibs? Another strategy is to wash them less, which is possible for those whose perspiration is not like alien acid. Having been in the army I know how peoples' sweat varies dramatically. My boots lasted years, other people feet sweat burnt holes in the tough leather in months.

I rinse the chamois after each ride with cold water, squeeze the water out and hang to dry, and wash them once a week. I ride six days a week.

rbrsddn

I follow the Assos instructions, but have found that the only thing that will kill odor causing bacteria, is a minute amount of bleach. If you just use a small amount, it will be a non issue. I wash my bibs after every 2 or 3 rides, depending on the sweat factor.