Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.
Hi all, please see this major site announcement: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058427594/boards-ie-2026

Lycra alterations. Anyone done this?

  • 22-10-2009 03:48PM
    #1
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I have a few pairs of club shorts that I don't find that comfortable. I've also a few pairs of decent shorts that are getting a bit worn around the edges. I'm wondering if it's possible to unstich the sponsored panel from my club shorts and stitch them into another pair? Or even remove the chamois from the other shorts and stich them into my club shorts? Anyone tried this or am I being way too obsessive?


Comments

  • #2
    crashoveroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭crashoveroid


    Thats sounds a bit messy difrent brand and diffrent cuts it would be next to impossible. you could end up having no shorts at the end of it.


  • #3
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    I should add that I wouldn't be tackling this myself, just trying to find a tailor to do it if it's feasible.

    I've heard of pros having a different chamois stitched into team kit, but never heard of anyone trying to stitch in lycra panels.


  • #4
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,988 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/cycling_crotch_pads.htm

    sewing instructions included !

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #5
    Esroh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭Esroh


    It is possible to change the Chamois.;) Me Ma is very proud of her ability with a sewing machine and she did it for a one of the lads last year who had the same problem. The biggest problem is actually picking the stitching without tearing the Lycra.
    Not sure if you'll find a Pro seamstress who would want to take on the job.


  • #6
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Thanks Esroh. That's useful.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Not sure if you'll find a Pro seamstress who would want to take on the job.
    Particularly if they're pre-worn...


  • #8
    lukester
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭lukester


    el tonto wrote: »
    I have a few pairs of club shorts that I don't find that comfortable.

    How bad are we talking here, out of curiosity?


  • #9
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    lukester wrote: »
    How bad are we talking here, out of curiosity?

    I find the chamois quite thin. Also the straps are a bit close together, but I can live with that. For what it's worth, I've ridden the W200 in them... twice.. so they aren't dreadful by any means. But I like a nice pair of shorts.


Advertisement
Advertisement