Originally Posted by
MRT2
Amen to that. If you do any activity multiple times a week, get a backup pair, or two.
I am with others in buying one or two pair of shorts or bibs per year, and working them into the rotation. Older pairs are relegated to winter cycling under tights or spinning classes.
Same. I get two pair of bibs each year and try to save those for races and team rides. Last season or two get worn for training/commuting; really old ones are relegated to trainer and under tights.