Bottom clothes wearing out

[maxfox44]

Hi Guys

I've only been cycling since Feb and using a 25 year old mtb, which I bought as a teen. Been a gap of about 15 years since cycling. For my 25 mile round trip, I've been wearing my Ron Hill Tracksters (i'm a marathon runner), but I've worn the Ar$e out of two pairs already. Don't fancy the padded gear, but I would welcome any suitable suggestions.

 

[MikeW-71]

But the padded gear is much more comfortable and durable

If you're not keen on the skin-tight look, go for Endura Humvee shorts. They have a removeable padded undershort with a baggy short over the top.

 

[User6179]

Maybe your seat causing damage , I have used ronhill tracksters for at least a few thousand miles and they are still fine , if the saddle has stiitching this can cause premature wear , I holed a pair of bib tights in a week because of stitching on the saddle .

 

[albion]

The same problem for me with both cotton and poly cotton.

Go man made and you should be fine. I've some ultra light travel trousers that are 100% nylon still with zero sign of wear apart from stitching coming undone.

 

[sittingbull]

I'd go with the abrasive saddle theory. My RH tracksters must be 20 years old and have spent the last 5+ years riding bikes each winter and refuse to die.

 

[Ian H]

Might also be a positioning problem — eg., saddle too high causing you to shift side-to-side when pedaling.

 

[buggi]

you can get padded undershorts and baggy overshorts/long trousers. i use www.corinnedennis.co.uk and i've had some of my stuff from her for years.

 

[theloafer]

you can get padded undershorts and baggy overshorts/long trousers. i use www.corinnedennis.co.uk and i've had some of my stuff from her for years.

great gear from Corinne meet her at York rally once very nice lady

 

[maxfox44]

Thanks for your replies guys. Saddle height is fine, but it is old and could be the problem.