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Seat of trousers on a bike!
Piggles12345
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in Motoring
Hi there,
This is a bit of a random question.
Does anyone else find that the seat of their trousers becomes faded if they wear dark coloured trousers to cycle?
If so, how do you prevent this?
At the moment I have a pair of cycling jeans (i.e. cheap, light coloured jeans that I don't care about wearing out) but these aren't going to last forever and I'd like to hear other people's experiences of this problem...
Thank you.
This is a bit of a random question.
Does anyone else find that the seat of their trousers becomes faded if they wear dark coloured trousers to cycle?
If so, how do you prevent this?
At the moment I have a pair of cycling jeans (i.e. cheap, light coloured jeans that I don't care about wearing out) but these aren't going to last forever and I'd like to hear other people's experiences of this problem...
Thank you.
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Lycra?????"You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"0
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I just wear proper cycling shorts (the padding is a godsend!), then change when I get there. Or, if I want to be quirky, I wear a skirt over the top
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maninthestreet wrote: »Lycra?????Badger_Lady wrote: »I just wear proper cycling shorts (the padding is a godsend!), then change when I get there. Or, if I want to be quirky, I wear a skirt over the top
So lyrca won't get worn the way non-lyrca trousers do? I was thinking of investing in some lyrca trousers for cycling but I wasn't sure if they'd wear out like my other trousers!
I was thinking about cycling shorts, which are all well and good in this weather but once it gets to winter I won't be using shorts so I need something more long-term!'I can't deny the British influence on my accent and mannerisms, but I don't know the British national anthem, I didn't weep for Princess Diana and I always cheer when Britain loses at sport. That's how British I am' Constantine-Simms. :T
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Shorts on a bike in the winter are fine - I regularly ride in sub-zero temperatures to work in a pair of lycra cycle shorts.
Sure, its cold when you walk out of the house, fine within minutes of starting to pedal.0 -
You can get proper non lycra, padded cycling shorts.
The thing you have to watch is inconsiderate pet owners who let their dogs crap in the road or footpaths (you shouldn't be cycling on the footpath).
Getting in to work with a brown stripe up your back..... Not good. Ruins clothes faster than any bike saddle will do to your jeans/trousers!“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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Piggles12345 wrote: »So lyrca won't get worn the way non-lyrca trousers do? I was thinking of investing in some lyrca trousers for cycling but I wasn't sure if they'd wear out like my other trousers!
Depends on the garment, but cycling shorts are designed to be used for cycling and so are very hard wearing in the areas that contact the saddle. They also have padding in those areas, which you will really appreciate if you do any distance on a bike.Piggles12345 wrote: »I was thinking about cycling shorts, which are all well and good in this weather but once it gets to winter I won't be using shorts so I need something more long-term!
You don't have to get shorts/ 3/4 length and long cycling trousers are readily available. You can even get baggy ones which look like normal shorts or trousers from the outside. Have a look at what is available - there are numerous online shops selling cycling clothes.0 -
Thanks all
I am going to spend this Saturday having a look round for some cycling trousers! :-)
xx'I can't deny the British influence on my accent and mannerisms, but I don't know the British national anthem, I didn't weep for Princess Diana and I always cheer when Britain loses at sport. That's how British I am' Constantine-Simms. :T
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I find using the car solves this problem and stops me getting out of breath
Nothing to see here, move along.0 -
Lycra is the best option. Its extremely comfortable, doesn't wear out at all (never have any of my lycra shorts worn out anywhere other than at the stitching), dries quickly in the wet, ventilates properly in the heat, and doesn't get in the way.
Its superb stuff.0
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