Can you rip a slack's from using Dublinbikes?

Wingman2010

Hi there!

I use Dublinbikes everyday; generally twice a day. I find them brilliant. It's great to see that the scheme is being expanded. I wasn't using them the last week because of the snow but maybe tomorrow I'll make a return

However; I have noticed that I have now ripped a second slack's from using the bikes. So basically I have destroyed two pretty good suit's :mad: I know I would have easily avoided this if I wore tracksuit bottom's but this has the added disadvantage of bringing my slack's in my bag to change in work. Yes I'm very lazy!

My question basically is was this normal wear and tear or would the friction from riding the bike maybe have caused the slack's to rip.

Mod's,

Feel free to move this to another suitable thread if you need to.

petethedrummer

where did the rips occur?

Ryath

I'd imagine you just need to get a pair of these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14373

Wingman2010

petethedrummer wrote: »

where did the rips occur?

The rip on both suit's is the groin area of the suit; so it's from sitting on the bike; maybe too much of a stretch on it?

manwithaplan

My ma used refer to a pair of trousers as "a pants". Not "a pair of pants" but "a pants".

Wingman, you win the 2010 Manwithaplan's Ma Prize for Economy of Language for your use of "a slack's". Well done.

funkyjebus

id imagine its cus there is no strech in them and all the pressure has been on the stiching.

you need better pants not a thread on boards!

petethedrummer

Wingman2010 wrote: »

The rip on both suit's is the groin area of the suit; so it's from sitting on the bike; maybe too much of a stretch on it?

Sexy.

Yeah its probably due to cycling but it would be the same on any bike, not just the dublin ones. The saddles are big though.

Ryath

Wingman2010 wrote: »

The rip on both suit's is the groin area of the suit; so it's from sitting on the bike; maybe too much of a stretch on it?

Ok my suggestion is no good then. Just make sure you're not going comando then or get better pants.

spoonface

Wingman2010 wrote: »

My question basically is was this normal wear and tear or would the friction from riding the bike maybe have caused the slack's to rip.

It's not normal wear and tear because suit trousers are generally not designed to be be strong and tough like say jeans or tracksuit bottoms. Suit trousers are not designed for bike use. I'd say it wasn't the friction that did it so much as the tension that arises while pedalling. Lie on your couch at home with your suit on and pedal your legs in the air and you'll feel where the tension occurs in your suit trousers.

tunney

Wingman2010 wrote: »

Hi there!

I use Dublinbikes everyday; generally twice a day. I find them brilliant. It's great to see that the scheme is being expanded. I wasn't using them the last week because of the snow but maybe tomorrow I'll make a return

However; I have noticed that I have now ripped a second slack's from using the bikes. So basically I have destroyed two pretty good suit's :mad: I know I would have easily avoided this if I wore tracksuit bottom's but this has the added disadvantage of bringing my slack's in my bag to change in work. Yes I'm very lazy!

My question basically is was this normal wear and tear or would the friction from riding the bike maybe have caused the slack's to rip.

Mod's,

Feel free to move this to another suitable thread if you need to.

HAHAHA I mised the 'L' the first time I read this post. Less horrifying with the 'L.

barochoc

No doubt about it. The friction from your inside leg (near crotch) would be wearing the slacks far quicker than they were designed for.

I used to cycle serious miles every week & destroyed many pairs of jeans in the process.

You seriously have to invest in a suit with much better/harder wearing material or just wear track suit bottoms or even nice lycra leggings

petethedrummer

Dizraeligears

billy.fish

Erm......maybe your a bit to big down bellow....

Or to big....

But i digress...

Wear a kilt?

Wingman2010

billy.fish wrote: »

Erm......maybe your a bit to big down bellow....

Or to big....

But i digress...

Wear a kilt?

That must be the problem

Andrew42

Why don't you put in a claim against Dublin Bikes or JC Decaux or whoever for the damage, cos someone has to pay right?:rolleyes:

mtbireland

The answer to all your problems..

http://signaturecycles.com/document/123855

Rapha and Signature Cycles are proud to announce a unique collaboration, the result of which is a genuine first: a bespoke three-piece suit designed specifically for the gentleman city cyclist.

Run_to_da_hills

Ryath wrote: »

I'd imagine you just need to get a pair of these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14373

Reminds me of that old joke,

When did the kerry man discover he had diarrhea?

When he took off his bicycle clips.

'68 Fastback

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "Balls Out":D

Chips Lovell

I accidentally the whole slack's.

Canis Lupus

el tonto wrote: »

I accidentally the whole slack's.

What is this I don't even slacks.

Lumen

Canis Lupus wrote: »

What is this I don't even slacks.

I think you're the point somewhat.

Raam

Lumen wrote: »

I think you're the point somewhat.

Its' "your"

Lumen

Raam wrote: »

Its' "your"

Who made the boss?

petethedrummer

Raam wrote: »

Its' "your"

It's "it's".

Raam

petethedrummer wrote: »

It's "it's".

Its' fail