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Went out my drive way, and by the time I was fifty yards from my house I had to ask myself: WHY THE HELL DIDN'T I DO THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE. Much better freedom of movement, nothign that interferes with how you move, way way way less problems with sweat.
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I agree that other fabrics are better for some activities, but somehow cotton has become a hazardous material. How did we all survive before “performance gear” arrived. When I was young, I rode many miles in cotton shorts, shirts and yes, cotton briefs.
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Who (whom?) has cotton killed?
I agree that other fabrics are better for some activities, but somehow cotton has become a hazardous material. How did we all survive before “performance gear” arrived. When I was young, I rode many miles in cotton shorts, shirts and yes, cotton briefs.
I agree that other fabrics are better for some activities, but somehow cotton has become a hazardous material. How did we all survive before “performance gear” arrived. When I was young, I rode many miles in cotton shorts, shirts and yes, cotton briefs.
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BTW, whenever I’m in other countries, especially places like Amsterdam, I am struck by how few people wear Spandex or other miracle fabrics while riding.
Having said all that, I wear wicking synthetic underwear, only because that’s what I wear all the time. And I will certainly agree that it’s more comfortable than cotton—but I don’t think it’s saving my life. I would like to try merino wool undies, but my Ex-Officio stuff doesn’t wear out.
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Even on my 'bents, my first choice is regular bike shorts with a pad. The pad is the underwear and it provides chafing protection and sweat control. My second choice is unpadded lycra shorts with lycra boxer-style underwear. Again, for protection against chafing. Cotton retains moisture and chafes the worst of any fabric choice. Plus 'whitey tighteys' have a rolled hem right in the corners where it can do the most damage.
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this summer i gave in, one pair at a time, to wearing padded shorts sans skivvies.
best thing i've done for my riding - almost ever!
let those boys swing free!
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What is the hate for cotton. My cotton whitey tighties give me no problems at all. But then I ride bents and trikes.
Bike shorts with dead sheep skins that have greasy kids stuff on them is yuck.
Bike shorts with dead sheep skins that have greasy kids stuff on them is yuck.
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I've recently begun experimenting with going commando, and I have to say, it's so much more comfortable on my hard-as-a-plank Brooks. I don't have bike shorts, I have Target exercise capris (below the knee) and the flat seams and crotch gusset are actually quite comfortable, no abrasion. Hurrah!