Sweaty Jeans
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Bob_Defly

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5,140 posts

252 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

160 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Shave

Unbusy

934 posts

118 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Stockings and suspenders. 😳

Mr Squarekins

1,453 posts

83 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

812 posts

260 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

56 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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wear a sweat wicking base layer

hiccy18

3,602 posts

88 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

4,345 posts

173 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

4,196 posts

177 months

Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Wear shorts instead.

And don't fall off.

KTMsm

28,982 posts

284 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Buy mesh trousers

airsafari87

3,182 posts

203 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Smear Vaseline on your legs.

mgv8

1,656 posts

292 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

4,303 posts

172 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:

5,140 posts

252 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

4,303 posts

172 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

646 posts

122 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

10,601 posts

254 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

3,602 posts

88 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

5,598 posts

267 months

Thursday 13th July 2023
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Rokker chino’s

Caddyshack

13,453 posts

227 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.