Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby Mulger bill » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:19 am

Most likely a pass on the knicks, they'd have to be damn good.

Jerseys? Not a problem after a good wash and hang.

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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby kibnedyo » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:53 am

There will always be the "eww" factor, but the relative risk is low compared to other human activities that we can participate in.

Those that would not buy used 'shorts'/suits will not buy then. Others will weigh up the risk and make some decision.

Do your best to 'cleanse'/disinfect and offer the sale with appropriate disclosure/warnings/disclaimers of 'own risk'

What have you got to lose.

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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby Fletcher » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:09 pm

casual_cyclist wrote:I would. Chuck it in the washing machine and hang it one the line. Good as new 8)
The voice of reason.

This fear of preworn shorts is irrational. If I had to wear used bike shorts, I would - but only washed. Fortunately, I don't have to as I have a job and earn a little money.

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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby provoked » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:28 pm

Fletcher wrote:
casual_cyclist wrote:I would. Chuck it in the washing machine and hang it one the line. Good as new 8)
The voice of reason.

This fear of preworn shorts is irrational. If I had to wear used bike shorts, I would - but only washed. Fortunately, I don't have to as I have a job and earn a little money.
Irrational for you, possibly.

I'd rather not dip my goodies into an absorbant pad that has been sweated onto/into by a stranger.

I'm no scientist, but I would guess that certain bacterias/STD's won;t be washed out with soap.

But hey, it's your member - go stick on anything you believe is rational.
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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby roller » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:01 pm

provoked wrote:I'm no scientist, but I would guess that certain bacterias/STD's won;t be washed out with soap.
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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby dazza65 » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:40 pm

After getting back into cycling after 20 years ,ive noticed the price go up in clothing . :lol:
I have purchased a few second hand Jersey's and they perfect but buying knicks second hand ,i'm not sure about that one :|

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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby flammer » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:51 pm

Go, take a chance. What's the worst that can happen?

Tell us when you find out! :shock:
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Re: Would you Buy or Sell second hand Lycra?

Postby Shard » Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:44 am

I'd wear second hand female nicks provided I saw the original wearer...

...wait female nicks are the same dimension as guys right?

...right?

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