Bum window

munzy
munzy Posts: 111
edited August 2014 in Road general
I now have 2 pairs of bib shorts that have an unfortunate "bum window", where the material has worn away to reveal my cheeks to following riders - not good for all concerned :(

The rest of the shorts are in great condition, apparently certain types of arse sweat eats/dissolves the material shorts are made of.

Does anyone have any tips on how to maybe put a patch over the offending area on the short to hide said backside?

I was hoping that there is some kind of material spray glue that I could use to stick a spare piece old shorts over it?

Comments

  • baznett
    baznett Posts: 48
    Doubt there is much you can do tbh....how quickly do you get said...'bum window'?
    I've had my b'twin ones for the best part of 3 years and still look new. Decathlon also give you 2 year warranty on their products with their loyalty card, just get a refund/exchange if you get said window
    2001 Specialized Rockhopper
    2011 Look 585 Origin
    2013 B'Twin Forme 5
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Do you use a bum-bag? - quickest way to wear through a pair of shorts.

    Get a black tattoo? ;-)
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Secteur
    Secteur Posts: 1,971
    I have never experienced, seen or every heard of this phenomenon before!

    I have one pair of bib shorts (dhb's, so we're not talking Assos here) which are 3 years old and are fine.

    Are you a "larger" rider?

    Just buy new shorts, or wear briefs under your bibs.
  • danlikesbikes
    danlikesbikes Posts: 3,898
    I've had the miss fortune to be behind a rider on a club run who's Lycra had gone rather see through. Don't know if it's caused by over use, poor care when washing or a combination of both or something else.

    Needless to say the rider was politely asked to sort his arse flashing out PDQ
    Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,317
    2 out of 3 of my shorts are embarrassing to wear... I am told... however, I have a great ass and I think it's a feature... :wink:
    left the forum March 2023
  • danlikesbikes
    danlikesbikes Posts: 3,898
    Ugo what about your cycling shorts? :D
    Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I trashed a pair of Assos shorts on a long offroad ride - bum bag wore the lycra see-through over my cockyc so they are kept for solo rides and turbo use.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • roux_guy
    roux_guy Posts: 88
    Spray your bum with black spray paint before donning your shorts, simples :D .
  • on-yer-bike
    on-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    Secteur wrote:
    I have never experienced, seen or every heard of this phenomenon before!

    I have one pair of bib shorts (dhb's, so we're not talking Assos here) which are 3 years old and are fine.

    Are you a "larger" rider?

    Just buy new shorts, or wear briefs under your bibs.
    Assos are some of the worst offenders.
    Pegoretti
    Colnago
    Cervelo
    Campagnolo
  • bontie
    bontie Posts: 177
    Why not sticth a small piece of dark fabric over the inside?

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