383

I am looking to get a minimally-worn jersey + bibs from someone and was wondering if anyone has any bad experiences with used goods.

Blackdays

I would never buy used cycling clothes.

max power

jersey maybe definitely not bibs

slowandsteady

Used bibs? No freakin way. That is like buying used underwear.

urbanknight

Oh, you've re-opened the big debate over used shorts. Half the people on this forum think it's disgusting to wear something that someone else had right up against their junk and will ask if you'd wear used underwear. The other half think the first half are hypochondriacs.

When I was a junior training 6-7 days a week, I relied on handouts to have enough clothes to wear. A good wash or two before I used them and no problems. Of course, keep in mind that the padding is worn and you might not know how much life is left, but I assume you're getting a good deal as the hypochondriacs keep the demand for used clothing pretty low.

rouleour

I would never buy used, but if it was given to me from someone I knew, I would wear it! ( after I had thoroughly washed it)

rfmarotti

Do you also never use a washing machine?

urbanknight

Can't say I didn't warn you.

Oh, and based on the avatar and location, I'm guessing the OP goes boating in Ballona Creek, so s/he really won't be disgusted at using someone else's chamois.

383

I'm thinking that washing with disinfectant would do the trick. I'm leaning more to the jersey only now - the bibs are used underwear. I've got some nice bibs already.

c_bake

I've bought many used jerseys on E-bay, however I've only bought one pair of used bibs and those were from the ARC thrift store a few years back.

383

You've got a point there - once you've been drenched in Marina water and exposed to every pathogen known to man (they once found a dead body in the creek... yeah.) you develop a stomach for these things. Haven't been on the water in a while though, so the resistance has most likely dropped.

max power

if one is buying what is essentially used underwear in order to save money, perhaps they're in the wrong hobby

383

You know, mostly everyone here is saying its gross etc. but those that have actually purchased and worn used bibs haven't had any issues.

383

It's not to save money in my case, it's to get some discontinued gear

rusted_rider

Just make sure

there are no skid marks

before you click the buy it now button on those used bibs from ebay

Blackdays

You didn't even think before you posted that, did you?

I know it's hard, but use that walnut rattling around in your head.

ILUVUK

amazing how much this thread mimics a bikesdirect thread.

Blackdays

OP, this really isn't a question we could answer for you.

It's up to you. Would you be willing to wear used bibs? If you have no problem with it, then I don't see why it would be an issue.

WHOOOSSHHH...

I made a comment exactly like the one you made, but it was directed towards BOTTO and boom!! Banned for a week...Never mind, I see that you're from Pittsburg. That explains most of your posts. I went to Pittsburg. ONCE....

383

Guys I don't want to debate the issue - it's already very clear it's personal preference. My post is specifically asking if anyone had any bad results in getting some used stuff. I'm talking specific experiences.

urbanknight

Intentions are never respected on this forum.

I actually have a pair of used bibs right now. They normally cost $140. I got them for free from a friend who says they never quite fit on her. The fact that they came from a racy female rider is of some comfort, though.

sbxx1985 

Use your imagination. This isn't rocket science.

Then, if you're OK with it, buy the used bibs.

guadzilla

In Japan, you'd pay more than the cost of a new pair for those bibs. Just sayin'.

V.

tagaproject6

And we're off... :

urbanknight

So I've read.