Your cycling Bib Shorts are the most important garment in your wardrobe, so the better you treat them ‘On and Off’ the bike, the longer they will last.
Your Bib Shorts should be a snug fit otherwise the chamois will not stay in the correct position. Movement should be between your bib shorts and your saddle not between the chamois and your bum. For longer spins you can always apply some chamois cream or powder which will provide an additional barrier but its not essential.
We recommend,
- Take off your shoes before putting your bib shorts on. They can snag otherwise. We don’t know why we need to say this, but we have seen it.
- Pull the bib shorts up high and then pull the legs of the bib shorts up higher.
- Make sure the bib shorts fit snugly and after pull the legs down to the length you like. Squat to make sure everything is correct.
- The bibs (so the strap's) should be spread neatly over your shoulders, not twisted.
If you are new to Cycling, it may take your bum a few spins to toughen up but as your legs get stronger and stronger, they will help you lift your bum off the saddle reducing the continuous pressure on it. Of course a proper bike set up is important and overtime your arms will also support their share of your weight helping out your bum also.
CARING
Elasticated Fabrics hate both sweat and the sun so after your ride wash them quickly or if you cannot, rinse them to flush out the bacteria and your sweat.
Avoid sitting on abrasive surfaces like stone or brick walls. Washing is an excellent choice but please use non-bio detergents at 30c, wash inside out exposing the chamois and rinse well. (See our Latest Washing Instruction's Post)
Also,
- Many riders hand wash their bib shorts, but this is not a must.
- Hang them inside out, if in the shade.
- Don’t use a tumble dryer as the intense heat and the high tech lycra don’t get on. (if you really need too, make sure the bib shorts are inside out and only at a low heat)
- If you have Velcro based products, use a pillowcase or a wash bag to keep them away from the bib shorts material. It may cause piling otherwise.
- When out riding, watch out for your saddlebag moving from
side to side or the zip end of your jersey/gilet as they could cause abrasive contact with your bib shorts.
We hope that you enjoy your new Velo Revolution Bib Shorts and that you Love Cycling in them as much as we do.
The VELO Team...