Shorts with REAL chamois!
10-08-02, 02:07 PM
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Shorts with REAL chamois!
I'm just now getting back into cycling after a long (about 8-9 years) hiatus (long story). Anyway, I remember my favorite shorts were ones with real chamois. And yes, you had to condition them with chamois creme after washing, but there was absolutely no comparison to comfort and fit.
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........." something or another, I can't remember the rest.
Does anyone have a source for shorts with real chamois?
Thanks!
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........." something or another, I can't remember the rest.
Does anyone have a source for shorts with real chamois?
Thanks!
10-08-02, 02:12 PM
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If I were you, I would give a pair of Castelli Bib shorts W/that "Y2something-or-other pad... (Pure heaven on the back side). 
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expense, high maintence, bacterial growth, not enough padding and various levels of quality of hides available are all reasons people don't use them anymore.
Saddle sores were more common with real chamois too.
Saddle sores were more common with real chamois too.
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Originally posted by Rockford
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........."
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........."
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Aww, don't kill bambi's moms arse.... 
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I liked real chamois. Remember having to ride a few miles to get comfy but then they were great. Seems like Performance and Nashbar used to give you a choice between real or synthetic shamois.
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My current favourite (these change with each new pair)
is Etxe-Ondo. The chamois while syntheic feels real, not like
the foam feeling of most others. It also doesn't slide around
much where it contacts the lycra or spandex or whatever
it is they make shorts out of nowadays.
I believe Bulltek sells Exte-Ondo, not many other
shops (online or brick) sell it.
Marty
is Etxe-Ondo. The chamois while syntheic feels real, not like
the foam feeling of most others. It also doesn't slide around
much where it contacts the lycra or spandex or whatever
it is they make shorts out of nowadays.
I believe Bulltek sells Exte-Ondo, not many other
shops (online or brick) sell it.
Marty
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I'm just now getting back into cycling after a long (about 8-9 years) hiatus (long story). Anyway, I remember my favorite shorts were ones with real chamois. And yes, you had to condition them with chamois creme after washing, but there was absolutely no comparison to comfort and fit.
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........." something or another, I can't remember the rest.
Does anyone have a source for shorts with real chamois?
Thanks!
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........." something or another, I can't remember the rest.
Does anyone have a source for shorts with real chamois?
Thanks!
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12-16-16, 04:25 PM
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The Chamois is a European Goat-Antilope .. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamois
BITD Wool shorts had a Sheepskin* pad , so the whole animal was used , have a Kebab while you let them dry ,
it will take overnight..
*Same stuff is found in auto care departments, to clean your windshield.
can You Sew?
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BITD Wool shorts had a Sheepskin* pad , so the whole animal was used , have a Kebab while you let them dry ,
it will take overnight..
*Same stuff is found in auto care departments, to clean your windshield.
can You Sew?
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12-16-16, 05:09 PM
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Holy sh*t, they even have the old crochet gloves...
Leather Tan Knit Back Cycling Glove Kucharik
Now you're bringing tears to my eyes... I might even have to dig up my old Zephal pump and that little click odometer thingy.
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Oh wow, I remember Kucharik... good stuff...
Holy sh*t, they even have the old crochet gloves...
Leather Tan Knit Back Cycling Glove Kucharik
Holy sh*t, they even have the old crochet gloves...
Leather Tan Knit Back Cycling Glove Kucharik
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Rockford's post is from before the dawn of time in 2002. Rockford's only BF post was that one.
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(I had a pair of Kucharik wool shorts with leather chamois a long time ago.)
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(I had a pair of Kucharik wool shorts with leather chamois a long time ago.)
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Yea but,,,, now you have to explain why Brooks leather saddles are magically comfortable while saddles made of modern synthetic materials aren't...
I've not seen chamois in any local or online leather supplies shop but it may be out there somewhere.
The bacteria-growth reason would be enough for me to avoid using any kind of real leather tho--for this particular purpose.
Have you considered using Sham-Wow instead? Then you'd have self-cleaning shorts.
I've not seen chamois in any local or online leather supplies shop but it may be out there somewhere.
The bacteria-growth reason would be enough for me to avoid using any kind of real leather tho--for this particular purpose.
Have you considered using Sham-Wow instead? Then you'd have self-cleaning shorts.
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I'm just now getting back into cycling after a long (about 8-9 years) hiatus (long story). Anyway, I remember my favorite shorts were ones with real chamois. And yes, you had to condition them with chamois creme after washing, but there was absolutely no comparison to comfort and fit.
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........." something or another, I can't remember the rest.
Does anyone have a source for shorts with real chamois?
Thanks!
I cannot remember the brand name, I got them at a clearance sale at some local bike shop. There was an Italian name written across the back (butt) in big white letters "Giovanni ........." something or another, I can't remember the rest.
Does anyone have a source for shorts with real chamois?
Thanks!
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Chamois Butt'r Chamois Butt'r Original [8OZ CB CQP] at BikeTiresDirect
Okay, he didn't realize he had revived an old thread. Doesn't mean you can't give an answer.
Okay, he didn't realize he had revived an old thread. Doesn't mean you can't give an answer.
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If anyone needs real chamois shorts look for Nalini I found some NOS on the internet cheap in Europe not sure they're easy to find in the US though.