Performance Shorts need replacement Chamois

[Cobben Sence]

I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
Mountianeering shorts?

 

[CNN_news]

On Oct 1, 11:52 pm, Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the


This won't help but I have never really washed my shorts in a washing
machine.
Just soaked them in soapy water.

 

[Michael Warner]

On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:52:21 -0700, Cobben Sence wrote:

> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
> chamois to come apart.

The shorts sound like ****, but FWIW I never put bike clothing in the
washing machine. I soap and rinse it under the shower, then spin it and
hang them up indoors. The stress caused by the machine's agitation has
probably broken the stitching in many places.

 

[Lou Holtman]

Michael Warner wrote:
> On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:52:21 -0700, Cobben Sence wrote:
>
>> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
>> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
>> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
>> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
>> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
>> chamois to come apart.
>
> The shorts sound like ****, but FWIW I never put bike clothing in the
> washing machine. I soap and rinse it under the shower, then spin it and
> hang them up indoors. The stress caused by the machine's agitation has
> probably broken the stitching in many places.


I just put them in the washing machine. No problem. After a couple of
years they have done their job, like any other piece of (non cycling)
clothing.

Lou
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[Peter Cole]

Lou Holtman wrote:
> Michael Warner wrote:
>> On Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:52:21 -0700, Cobben Sence wrote:
>>
>>> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
>>> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
>>> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
>>> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
>>> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
>>> chamois to come apart.
>>
>> The shorts sound like ****, but FWIW I never put bike clothing in the
>> washing machine. I soap and rinse it under the shower, then spin it and
>> hang them up indoors. The stress caused by the machine's agitation has
>> probably broken the stitching in many places.
>
>
> I just put them in the washing machine. No problem. After a couple of
> years they have done their job, like any other piece of (non cycling)
> clothing.
>
> Lou

Me, too. Life's too short. My shorts have lasted for many, many years,
never had the stitches dissolve or anything like that.

 

[Michael Press]

In article
<[email protected]>,
Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
> chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
> all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
> experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
> been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
> there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
> replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
> Mountianeering shorts?

Take it to a seamstress.

--
Michael Press

 

[Cobben Sence]

On Oct 2, 10:51 pm, Michael Press <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article
> <[email protected]>,
> Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
> > years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
> > shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
> > pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
> > the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
> > chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
> > all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
> > experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
> > been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
> > there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
> > replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
> > Mountianeering shorts?
>
> Take it to a seamstress.
>
> --
> Michael Press

Actually, I sew quite well; however, to do so is a major PITA
literally. Plus, I'm beginning to like the new all synthetic molded
chamois pads and if I can find a source I would like to convert the
shorts to the new type.

 

[[email protected]]

On Oct 6, 11:58 pm, Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Oct 2, 10:51 pm, Michael Press <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > In article
> > <[email protected]>,
> > Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > > I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
> > > years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
> > > shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
> > > pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
> > > the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
> > > chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
> > > all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
> > > experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
> > > been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
> > > there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
> > > replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
> > > Mountianeering shorts?
>
> > Take it to a seamstress.
>
> > --
> > Michael Press
>
> Actually, I sew quite well; however, to do so is a major PITA
> literally. Plus, I'm beginning to like the new all synthetic molded
> chamois pads and if I can find a source I would like to convert the
> shorts to the new type.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Not a chamois source, but perhaps slightly related:
http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/shorts.asp

Also, why not see if Performance would send replacement shorts?

 

[Gary Young]

On Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:58:29 -0700, Cobben Sence wrote:

> On Oct 2, 10:51 pm, Michael Press <[email protected]> wrote:
>> In article
>> <[email protected]>,
>> Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> > I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
>> > years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
>> > shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
>> > pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
>> > the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
>> > chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
>> > all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
>> > experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
>> > been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
>> > there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
>> > replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
>> > Mountianeering shorts?
>>
>> Take it to a seamstress.
>>
>> --
>> Michael Press
>
> Actually, I sew quite well; however, to do so is a major PITA
> literally. Plus, I'm beginning to like the new all synthetic molded
> chamois pads and if I can find a source I would like to convert the
> shorts to the new type.

http://www.kucharikclothing.com/acc....html?osCsid=0148b945faa8ec2fcbafa1353e8fa7df

or

http://tinyurl.com/37d8fj

 

[Ozark Bicycle]

On Oct 2, 1:52 am, Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
> chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
> all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
> experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
> been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
> there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
> replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
> Mountianeering shorts?



I would call Performance and ask for a full replacement (and be
prepared to settle for a partial credit if it comes to that). The
chances are you are not the first person to have this problem, which
works in your favor.

 

[Ken Bour]

About 3 months ago, I bought two pair of Performance "Ultra" bike shorts.
After maybe 1/2 dozen wearings, I noticed that one of the pair started
losing its stitching exactly where one of the seat chamois pieces was sewn
in... The other one has not shown any sign of the stitches coming apart --
so far. This weekend, I took the defective pair to Performance Bike,
showed the clerk, and he immediately replaced it with no questions asked,
not even "How old are these shorts?" or "Do you have your receipt?"

Ken

"Ozark Bicycle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Oct 2, 1:52 am, Cobben Sence <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have two pair of performance cycling shorts that are about three
>> years old; however, only about two months of actual use Both these
>> shorts have pad type chamois that are constructed out of four separate
>> pieces that are baseball stitched together. After a number washings
>> the baseball stitching is starting to literally dissolve causing the
>> chamois to come apart. I really do not want to retire theses shorts as
>> all the Lycra and the eleastics are in like new condition but my
>> experience at repairing the pads with a needle and thread have not
>> been happy ones. As the end result winds up with distinct seams were
>> there were none. I was wondering if anybody knows a source of
>> replacement pad chamios like those found in Canari or Jand
>> Mountianeering shorts?
>
>
>
> I would call Performance and ask for a full replacement (and be
> prepared to settle for a partial credit if it comes to that). The
> chances are you are not the first person to have this problem, which
> works in your favor.
>