Knicks- reduction in quality

Aussie Steve

I remember in about 1997, I bought knicks from a BikeForce store in Perth (Woodvale), with the BikeForce logo on each side. Made by Body Torque. These lasted a long time, endured countless washing in the machine on regular cycle without ever going thin. I re-sewed the inner seams about 4 times when the thread came apart, but the fabric itself retained its elasicity.
Now knicks don't last long at all. I find I have to wash them on "delicates" setting to ensure they won't lose their fit. Last night I washed my Body Torque bib knicks that I bought earlier this year. Bugger me, this morning I put them on, and either I have lost 4 kgs from my huge arse overnight, or the bastards have stretched.
They make knicks out of weak fabric so we have to replace them sooner and keep them in business. I will only buy knicks on-line from Probikekit from now on. Not happy Jan

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Archibald

i have a pair of cannibal knicks and a pair of sugoi knicks.
the quality difference is quite big. the cannibals are far better.
i use the "hand wash" setting on the washing machine for them, though.

matagi

Fabric weight makes a big difference in how long knicks will last and how easily they will stretch.

Also, if you are using a top-loading washing machine, can I suggest you put your knicks in a pillow case or even a lingerie bag. Otherwise, bibs in particular can wrap around the agitator and get stretched to blazes.

slyrider

Machine washing - front loader's best.

I've blessed my bum with Assos ... so comfy. As well as Giordana Tenax gear for more day to day wear. I wouldn't go back to just any ordinary old chamois. Creature comforts make the difference when you're doing some serious k's (not that I do enough).

Hand wash in the Assos wash (I let it soak - does a great job on getting rid of pong smells). Rinse / spin in the machine. Sorted. I've moved away from standard machine wash methods as the approach I'm taking doesn't knock the threads around.

Aussie Steve

last night I made sure I picked "delicates" and didn't include 3 shirts like before, just jersey knicks and small socks, to reduce stretching ( I reckon the 3 shirts pulled the knicks because when wet, the shirts would be damned heavy)

this morning tried the knicks and they seemed OK....will use lingerie bag in future like was suggested
thanx heaps for the advice

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Ronanmk

I'm this close |--| to getting a new set of Pearl Izumi bibs. Any comments? worth the 180 bucks?

Rockslayer

Yes, for the Microsensors, they wick really well and keep you dry. The have a nice comfy cut for me. Just make sure you get the right size and they not too baggy. Never really tried the ultra sensors.

thomas_cho

I have got stubby legs, most knicks I have almost reach my knees. I generally just tuck it up. Are there any brands that have a shorter cut? Should I jump gender and go female cuts as some posts have suggested? Would there be obvious signs that I am cross dressing?

Cheers

matagi

Only if you go with something that has pink graphics

SpiderJ

Assos F1 Mille have a short cut - you have to pay through the nose for them though.....

SpiderJ

Another thing - don't use fabric softener - it may smell nice, but it destroys lycra eventually!

Rockslayer

hmm cross dressing? NO! hahaha I think also the chamois would be different so they will probably not do the job if you want ya bits to be comfy.
As someone mentioned the Mille's are great. At $280 I only use them for long rides long rides over 4hours and they fit like a second skin and do what they are supposed to do in keeping comfy, the damage to the wallet I quickly forget. I can't remember brands but I think alot of the european brands have models in pro cut that are about 3 inches shorter than regular shorts. Just check out some reviews/ shop sites for descriptions.

kslim

Castelli seem to be a bit shorter in the leg.