Cycling Underwear
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When I first was riding and didn't want to be lycra'd out, I just wore normal bike shorts with a pair of gym or running shorts over them. You could also get the baggy mountain bike padded shorts.
I use cycling shorts under other shorts. I did have a pair of cycling "liners" or underwear that came with mountain bike over-shorts but didn't like the fit, so I removed the liner and just use the bike shorts I like under those very same mountain bike shorts. I prefer thin liners cuz I have a great and comfortable saddle. But I used to get the regular thicker lined bike shorts. You might have to go thru a few pair to find some you like a lot. You can't really tell trying them on in a dressing room over your underwear, aside from maybe the overall fit. You need to put some miles on them.
I use the "Andiamo!" brand, and am quite happy with them. In fact I prefer the thin-but-dense chamois they use which is orders of magnitude better than the stupid-thick ones so many brands have.
REI carries several brands as well as their own "Novara":
http://www.rei.com/c/cycling-underwear?ir=category%3Acycling-underwear&r=c&page=1
REI carries several brands as well as their own "Novara":
http://www.rei.com/c/cycling-underwear?ir=category%3Acycling-underwear&r=c&page=1
Most of the cycling clothes brands make padded underwear to use with baggy shorts or street clothes. Pearl Izumi even has padded bib underwear (mostly made from a lightweight mesh). As with all cycling clothes, quality varies with price, but for short rides, comfort isn't that important. If you have a padded saddle, you may not even need padded shorts for rides of less than an hour or two.
I would think that padded underwear made especially for cyclists is the best thing out there. Personally, I use boxers underneath my cycling leggings. Before, I used briefs under the cycling leggings and it caused some discomfort.
I've got several pairs of Endura padded cycling underwear that I use under long/ winter tights. They don't chafe, and they've held up to washing well.
Slightly cheaper than the cheapest cycling pants, and warmer. Quite important for winter use.
Slightly cheaper than the cheapest cycling pants, and warmer. Quite important for winter use.
1). It's not "padding". It's a chamois. Cycling shorts have them for a reason. The reason is not to cushion your ass from the saddle. Once you find the right saddle for your butt, you won't need "padding". What you need is a chamois to help wick away the ball and ass sweat that causes what we know as "swamp ass" and which is what leads to saddle sores. All the padding in the world won't save you from a saddle that's an ass hatchet.
2). Anything that has seams is going to chafe the **** out of your ass and thighs on a long ride. Cycling shorts are seamless.
3). Anything made from cotton, or a cotton/poly bend, is going to stay soaked once it's soaked (with either sweat or rain). Trapped moisture in your nether regions leads to swamp ass, and for that, see 1).
4). Secure people don't give a rat's ass about what other people think, or snicker about behind their backs, or even to their faces. Get over the self consciousness of wearing proper cycling gear for long rides. Comfort trumps embarrassment in my book.
2). Anything that has seams is going to chafe the **** out of your ass and thighs on a long ride. Cycling shorts are seamless.
3). Anything made from cotton, or a cotton/poly bend, is going to stay soaked once it's soaked (with either sweat or rain). Trapped moisture in your nether regions leads to swamp ass, and for that, see 1).
4). Secure people don't give a rat's ass about what other people think, or snicker about behind their backs, or even to their faces. Get over the self consciousness of wearing proper cycling gear for long rides. Comfort trumps embarrassment in my book.
I got these - Zoic
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GSOXCWU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Padded underneath, a regular short overlay with pockets. I like them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GSOXCWU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Padded underneath, a regular short overlay with pockets. I like them.
Steve's put on a few pounds. It's good to see him still lining up though. No snickers from me. I've watched him destroy Pro-1-2 fields.mpre53 said:You think guy with an Olympic silver medal, and a few TdF stage wins, in his palmares gives a flying eff about the snickers he might get?
