Sweaty Jeans

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Bob_Defly

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4,413 posts

242 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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I have three pairs of riding jeans, some better than others. But one thing I find with all of them is that when it gets hot (which is pretty much all summer here) my leg hairs get stuck to them, and then constantly pull on my skin when sitting on the bike. Nothing seems to make this go away, so they are all uncomfortable for some of the time.

What's the best way to alleviate this? I was thinking of trying wearing lycra shorts underneath to reduce the friction. Anyone else get this, or just me?

Bryanwww

397 posts

150 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Shave

Unbusy

934 posts

108 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Stockings and suspenders. 😳

Mr Squarekins

1,232 posts

73 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Bryanwww said:
Shave
What's that going to solve? He probably looks fine with his beard! smile


mrtomsv

788 posts

250 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Back in my more serious cycling days, I was no stranger to the Venus razor range. A surprising side effect was my leathers have never been so comfortable, especially in the hot summer weather. Don’t poo poo it!

ntoskrnl

45 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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wear a sweat wicking base layer

hiccy18

3,182 posts

78 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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ntoskrnl said:
wear a sweat wicking base layer
This, crazy as it seems to put an extra layer on, it actually works.

Pebbles167

3,950 posts

163 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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hiccy18 said:
ntoskrnl said:
wear a sweat wicking base layer
This, crazy as it seems to put an extra layer on, it actually works.
They speak the truth. Used to wear a base layer under my race suit when riding on track, made everything better, particularly on warmer days.

Rubin215

4,135 posts

167 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Wear shorts instead.

And don't fall off.

KTMsm

28,287 posts

274 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Buy mesh trousers

airsafari87

2,963 posts

193 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Smear Vaseline on your legs.

mgv8

1,649 posts

282 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/pando-moto-skin-uh-03... AA rated and have where ever you like on the top.

Freakuk

3,665 posts

162 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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hiccy18 said:
ntoskrnl said:
wear a sweat wicking base layer
This, crazy as it seems to put an extra layer on, it actually works.
Agreed, I always wear a base layer under my leathers, so much easier (and cooler) to get on/off.

Bob_Defly

Original Poster:

4,413 posts

242 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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LOL, thanks for the replies. laugh

I always wear a base layer up top, hadn't thought about bottoms though. The only ones I can see are full length..?

Freakuk

3,665 posts

162 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Bob_Defly said:
LOL, thanks for the replies. laugh

I always wear a base layer up top, hadn't thought about bottoms though. The only ones I can see are full length..?
I wear full length under my leathers

daniel-5zjw7

632 posts

112 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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full length base layer/leggings 100%, doesn't matter if riding in leathers or jeans I ALWAYS wear them and not just for sweaty legs but because it means you don't need to feel the leather/denim against your skin which i find annoying when riding and also they stop your jeans riding up. I have Oxford ones that do the job fine.


Steve Bass

10,445 posts

244 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Freakuk said:
Bob_Defly said:
LOL, thanks for the replies. laugh

I always wear a base layer up top, hadn't thought about bottoms though. The only ones I can see are full length..?
I wear full length under my leathers
Same... full length leggings and top. Actually cooler and comfier in my leathers

hiccy18

3,182 posts

78 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Bob_Defly said:
LOL, thanks for the replies. laugh

I always wear a base layer up top, hadn't thought about bottoms though. The only ones I can see are full length..?
Yes Bob, we're encouraging you to wear tights. And not a lumberjack in sight ... wink

andy tims

5,593 posts

257 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Rokker chino’s

Caddyshack

12,188 posts

217 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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andy tims said:
Rokker chino’s
I have rokker jeans and I understand that they don’t need a lining which cuts down on sweat…it is the older Kevlar jeans that had to have a liner that caused the issues.