My old worn out bicycle shorts

[BikeDutchess]

I think REI changed their policy to only accepting returns up to 1 year after purchase.

Unfortunately I have no advice on what to do with the shorts. I hear you on them not being cheap! But in case the analogy holds, my local running store advised me to replace sports bras after 1 year because they lose their effectiveness. Maybe bike shorts manufacturers have similar expectations? (and no, I don't replace them each year!). How many pairs of shorts do you rotate?

[kajero]

How many miles should biking shorts last????

I have four shorts and two capris. I don't really know how many miles I have worn any of them for. I don't know how many miles I have worn the bike shorts for, but it must be a few seeing as I purchased my Ruby in the spring of 2013. I can't remember if I wore them when I rode the bicycle I had before my Ruby.

The capris are fine because I haven't them that often, but I am wearing them now! I don't worry too much about sports bras . . . I don't have much to put in them so I just buy the cheap ones from Target.

[Irulan]

I think REI changed their policy to only accepting returns up to 1 year after purchase.

Unfortunately I have no advice on what to do with the shorts. I hear you on them not being cheap! But in case the analogy holds, my local running store advised me to replace sports bras after 1 year because they lose their effectiveness. Maybe bike shorts manufacturers have similar expectations? (and no, I don't replace them each year!). How many pairs of shorts do you rotate?

Correct about REI. THE policy was totally abused by members. Something wearing out at the end of its useful is not a defect. Synthetics do degrade and other thN recycling them I don't know what to do.

As for old jerseys..... People make quilts out of loft shirts, why not jerseys?

[rebeccaC]

Thanks you so much for the information.

The best part, besides the recycling, is all proceeds from the program go to the Conservation Alliance and they also give me a $10 coupon to use anytime in the store. Much better than just throwing something away!!!

[kajero]

Well, REI was way overdue in changing that policy! Kohl's need to learn that lesson, too! I may be unaware that they have changed it.

[Catrin]

Well, REI was way overdue in changing that policy! Kohl's need to learn that lesson, too! I may be unaware that they have changed it.

Ugh Kohl's...once my favorite place for office clothing. Sadly, 3 of the last tops I've purchased from them have had seams rip - or even the material itself away from the seam, rip on the first couple of wearings, and they fit properly. Sadly, no more Kohls for outer wear... meh