How long do Tri Shorts Last

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2009-07-29 4:04 PM

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Subject: How long do Tri Shorts Last
I just completed my first tri last weekend and when training for the bike I would wear my tri (2xu) shorts.  I never had any comfort issues even on longer rides.  I am planning on doing another sprint in 6 weeks and am wondering if it is worth picking up a pair of cycling shorts or can i just continue to train in my tri shorts.  My main concern is how long the shorts will last before they need replacement. 

2009-07-29 4:12 PM
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Subject: RE: How long do Tri Shorts Last

Wash with cold water, hang to dry, don't wear them in the chlorine, and they'll last a really, really long time.  I've got a pair of Desoto's 2.5 years ago that are just like the day I got them.  I train in them often and wore them in races before we finally got team kits.



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sesh - 2009-07-29 5:12 PM

Wash with cold water, hang to dry, don't wear them in the chlorine, and they'll last a really, really long time.  I've got a pair of Desoto's 2.5 years ago that are just like the day I got them.

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2009-07-29 4:15 PM
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Wear them for pool swims (chlorine) and your shorts will be see-through in a couple of months.  I now buy cheap jams for my pool swims.
2009-07-29 4:19 PM
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sesh - 2009-07-29 4:12 PM

Wash with cold water, hang to dry, don't wear them in the chlorine, and they'll last a really, really long time. 

 

I agree...however, it's hard to get the smell out of them in cold water.  I wash mine in hot water and dry them in the dryer.  They don't last that long.  Go figure.

~Mike

2009-07-29 6:22 PM
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Subject: RE: How long do Tri Shorts Last

To clarify on washing with cold water.  I just put them in the washing machine with the normal loads and normal detergent on cold.  Then I hang them up.  I do that with all my training/racing gear except for socks.  Socks get the dryer treatment, while everything elses hangs.  The only pair of cycling shorts I've lost were because of a crash.  My polyester swimsuits are going on a year and a half of pool swimming (save for this month) and show zero wear.  All my tops are in great condition, too.

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