Subject: RE: Swimming in bike shorts. Biking in my swim suit. If your referring to swimming in regular bike shorts, no the additional water in a pair bike shorts shouldn't cause them to drop. However, it will be pretty uncomfortable to ride in. The best choice is to either wear a padded speedo swimsuit or padded pair of jammers or even a tri-suit would work.
Chlorine will eventually effect a pair of regular biker shorts... but, chlorine effects all materials that are in regular contact with chlorine. The biggest difference is that swim suits are more likely to not react to the chlorine as quickly (but, then again that really depends upon what kind of material the biker shorts are made of ).
If a pair of jammers are made reasonable well, they should last longer than a simple ride and swim combo without splitting or unreasonably fast wear. Seams can cause problems... but, if they are padded that shouldn't be a problem.
Swimming in a pool with biker shorts is not the best approach and not very comfortable.... But, why would you? ....specially, when you can get tri-specific clothing that solves those problems.
FWIW Joe Moya Edited by Joe M 2005-10-09 1:47 PM
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