When should you get new cycling shorts to replace your old ones? We ask the experts when it's time for a new pair cycling
When should you replace your cycling shorts? They have a difficult life, stretching and flexing constantly as you pedal, putting up with friction and abrasion from the saddle, dealing with sweat, coping with repeated washing and all the while trying to keep you comfortable as you get the miles in. With such a tough job to do, your shorts can’t last for ever, so when exactly should you retire them? We asked the experts.
“As the yarn looses its elasticity and return, the fabric will also start to feel looser, less stretchy. You can often see the elastane turning lighter, before finally breaking and showing as a loose white yarn on the fabric surface. The looseness in the knit will cause the fabric to have show-through. It’s definitely time to replace if this happens!”
What about the pad itself? Does it have a particular shelf-life beyond which it ceases to do its job? Fellow Italian brand Alé says the same thing: “When the pad loses its thickness/density due to extensive use and cannot protect you anymore, it's time to change the garment.”Should you wash your shorts after every single ride, no matter how short? According to the people who make your shorts, the answer to that one is straightforward: yes.
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