I have some padded bike shorts I’d like to wear on a bike ride, but I’m getting pretty in my head about poop particles getting into the shorts and not washing out in the wash.

  • socsa@piefed.social
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    8 days ago

    The point is honestly just fashion unless you are a pro. I ride 200 miles a week in boxers and slacks. Weekend warriors who can’t touch a bike without $400 of spandex are cringe.

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      7 days ago

      I couldn’t care less about fashion. As ive gotten older, I’ve been less and less able to finish a bike ride without pain in my low back, where I’m pedalling standing as much as possible to avoid sitting. I’ve heard that bike shorts help with pain.

      I’m glad you can ride 200 miles. I can’t even ride drop bars any more :(