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underwear
we talk jackets, shorts, water proof trousers, boots etc, but i rarely see underwear mentioned.
I mostly have cotton trunks(too much information!?) but im wondering if there is a better alternative?
Merino definitely fits the bill, but its also very expensive, 1 pair of trunks is the cost of 4 or more regular trunks.
Synthetics are fine, but the smell factor is a real issue
Does anyone have any suggestions that are genuinely better than the regular cotton underwear?
I mostly have cotton trunks(too much information!?) but im wondering if there is a better alternative?
Merino definitely fits the bill, but its also very expensive, 1 pair of trunks is the cost of 4 or more regular trunks.
Synthetics are fine, but the smell factor is a real issue
Does anyone have any suggestions that are genuinely better than the regular cotton underwear?
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Underwear is not discussed because underwear is not worn with cycling shorts.
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But then on bents and trikes we dont have to wear high priced shorts to protect us from our rides. I wear $15 rugby shorts and my regular whitey tightey underlovelies (blush) and have no problems at all.
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I dont wear dedicated cycling under shorts. I wear endura humvee shorts, but dont like the insert and besides, its totally synthetic and so smell can become an issue.
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The cost of good cycling shorts is a small price to pay for riding a real bicycle.
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On my bike tours I spend time off the bike walking around old cities, then I have regular clothes to wear..
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Smell is not an issue if inner liners are washed after every ride. I wash my all synthetic gear after every ride and I never have smelly shorts
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I always wear a base layer, Under Armour Heat Gear long compression shorts under heavier compression non-cycling compression shorts.
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wad enough tp & you're good to skid.
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I wear them when I am riding around with my kids because we do 8-15mi paved trail or single track rides many times a month. If I am riding longer than 15mi or if I am riding hard, then I use bibs because they are 10x nicer than anything else I have tried for that type of riding.
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Cotton kills. OP should change diet/hygiene/underpants (not necessarily in that order) if they have excessive stank.
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we talk jackets, shorts, water proof trousers, boots etc, but i rarely see underwear mentioned.
I mostly have cotton trunks(too much information!?) but im wondering if there is a better alternative?
Merino definitely fits the bill, but its also very expensive, 1 pair of trunks is the cost of 4 or more regular trunks.
Synthetics are fine, but the smell factor is a real issue
Does anyone have any suggestions that are genuinely better than the regular cotton underwear?
I mostly have cotton trunks(too much information!?) but im wondering if there is a better alternative?
Merino definitely fits the bill, but its also very expensive, 1 pair of trunks is the cost of 4 or more regular trunks.
Synthetics are fine, but the smell factor is a real issue
Does anyone have any suggestions that are genuinely better than the regular cotton underwear?
Also, I have never had any issue with polyamide/spandex underwear and smell. They usually smell vaguely of laundry detergent, because I wash them in the gentle cycle and then hang them up to dry. Even after wearing them, they never have a bad smell; at least, I've never gotten any complaints (if you know what I mean)
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Wicking polyester is the way to go. Lots and lots of varieties available.
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I don't normally wear underwear, so cycling feels normal.
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we talk jackets, shorts, water proof trousers, boots etc, but i rarely see underwear mentioned.
I mostly have cotton trunks(too much information!?) but im wondering if there is a better alternative?
Merino definitely fits the bill, but its also very expensive, 1 pair of trunks is the cost of 4 or more regular trunks.
Synthetics are fine, but the smell factor is a real issue
Does anyone have any suggestions that are genuinely better than the regular cotton underwear?
I mostly have cotton trunks(too much information!?) but im wondering if there is a better alternative?
Merino definitely fits the bill, but its also very expensive, 1 pair of trunks is the cost of 4 or more regular trunks.
Synthetics are fine, but the smell factor is a real issue
Does anyone have any suggestions that are genuinely better than the regular cotton underwear?
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I used to wear Starter branded poly shorts, but the local wally world doesn't have them anymore. Now I wear Duluth Coolmax long leg briefs. No padded shorts for me, I always wear undershorts that I can ride in. The performance wool socks from Duluth are good too.
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