Would you buy used cycling shorts?
01-08-07, 08:00 AM
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I find this a very interesting study in human thought. On the one hand there are a few who seem to argue that it's no big deal, however, most seem put off by this. If the logic offered, or assumed by reading between the lines, would hold true across situations, then it would seem that very few folks on this forum have any sexual relations with others. 
(Notice how I haven't answered the OP's questions?) I don't know if I would buy them or not, but the thread sure has caused me to wonder about it.
(Notice how I haven't answered the OP's questions?) I don't know if I would buy them or not, but the thread sure has caused me to wonder about it.
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01-08-07, 09:31 AM
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I certainly would NEVER buy used shorts. The very idea sends chills up and down my spine.
However, that being said, a racing team did give me a half dozen pair of shorts and some of them were used. You can bet I washed them about ten times before I wore them.
Did you know that Chlorox isn't particularly good for pads?
However, that being said, a racing team did give me a half dozen pair of shorts and some of them were used. You can bet I washed them about ten times before I wore them.
Did you know that Chlorox isn't particularly good for pads?
01-08-07, 06:02 PM
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Heck yeah I'd buy used cycling shorts. I'd buy them from Jennifer, Stephanie or any of the other girls that ride in our group. I'd drink some beer and then wear them on my head!
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01-08-07, 06:31 PM
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I have never bought used clothing of any description, and barring the unforeseen, I never will. Clothes are like wine, I can afford fresh.
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Originally Posted by TysonB
Heck yeah I'd buy used cycling shorts. I'd buy them from Jennifer, Stephanie or any of the other girls that ride in our group. I'd drink some beer and then wear them on my head!
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01-08-07, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Carusoswi
If you buy used cycling shorts (or boxer shorts or briefs) and clean it yourself, what would you imagine could still be on those fabrics that should worry you?
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01-08-07, 09:18 PM
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Of course even if you try on a new pair in the shop ,who knows who,s tryed them on before you or even if they,ve been returned because they were too tight in the crutch!
01-08-07, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by greywolf
Of course even if you try on a new pair in the shop ,who knows who,s tryed them on before you or even if they,ve been returned because they were too tight in the crutch!
01-08-07, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TysonB
Heck yeah I'd buy used cycling shorts. I'd buy them from Jennifer, Stephanie or any of the other girls that ride in our group. I'd drink some beer and then wear them on my head!
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01-08-07, 11:28 PM
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Ewe!!!! SWASS (SWeaty ASS) Acktooey! I have to say I have no desire to experience the SWASS of the unknown 
01-09-07, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CheeseLouise
Ewe!!!! SWASS (SWeaty ASS) Acktooey! I have to say I have no desire to experience the SWASS of the unknown
Yeah - think "Batwing" and "the Goat". No, thanks.
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01-09-07, 12:59 AM
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I couldn't see myself getting used cycling shorts.
Getting a "Brief Safe" for those long bike trips might different.
https://www.shomer-tec.com/site/produ...2BE5BED6A1828B
Getting a "Brief Safe" for those long bike trips might different.
https://www.shomer-tec.com/site/produ...2BE5BED6A1828B
01-09-07, 09:41 AM
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How do you folks take test rides on new bikes, knowing there's a good chance someone else's arse sat in that saddle? And what's the half-life of cooties, anyway?
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01-09-07, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
How do you folks take test rides on new bikes, knowing there's a good chance someone else's arse sat in that saddle? And what's the half-life of cooties, anyway?
And, if I'm correct, half-life only comes into play on things not alive. Which raises the question, "Do dead cooties count?"
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01-09-07, 10:41 AM
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The used cycling short was the layer of clothing that was between the saddle on the new bike and the arse.
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Originally Posted by Hask12
You spend over a $1000 on a bike but buy somebody's old raggedy-ass underwear. Come on.
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Originally Posted by jibi
Sometimes I don't
01-09-07, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SSP
Dude - where's your helmet?
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Sure. They'd fit right in with my used toothbrushes. Steve
01-09-07, 03:08 PM
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I might buy them. It depends on what they were used for.
01-09-07, 03:11 PM
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OK, I've reading this thread for a while, now, and giving it some good, hard thought.
No. No way. I don't even like reusing my own.
No. No way. I don't even like reusing my own.
01-09-07, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SSP
Dude - where's your helmet?
Next time we expect full commando pics!
01-09-07, 05:09 PM
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Now for my next question ... Would you buy Digital Gee's used cycling shorts?