Who uses cycling shorts?

[Oldslow]

In my ongoing attempt to get comfy I was wondering about cycling shorts? They come with built in padding....

 

Aside from that I'm about to pull the trigger on a Daylong!

[Bubber]

Not Me sir!

 

But wondering ifin they make them in a size for my manly shape? With a storage compartment for my gut?

 

Keep the post going and lets see what comes up.

 

Bubber

[Mariner Fan]

I've used them and it helps. Not so much the padding but the Lycra seems to help on long trips.

[CdnDave77]

I have both true bicycle shorts, and what they call triathlon or tri-shorts... and there is a difference. I have more than 5000 miles (not kilometers) on my race bike and I have quite a few pairs of each.

 

In triathlons, you swim, then bike, then run.. all in the same pair of shorts (usually). So tri-shorts have a somewhat thinner chamois pad that does not absorb any water/sweat etc. Bike shorts usually have an wide foam pad sewn in, whereas tri-shorts tend to be a pile-type material, cut much smaller and narrower. They may not cushion your nether regions exactly the same as true bike shorts, but they are more comfortable over a long day.

 

If you are going to a sports/cycling store anyways, I would ask to see a pair of both so you can compare. Both are intended to be used on a narrow bicycle seat... and a motorcycle seat is much wider, so the seams on the bike chamois pad may actually be more of an irritant than you would think at the side of your butt (wouldn't contact on a bicycle seat).

 

All being said, on long hot rides, I have worn my tri-shorts under my jeans and I was more than comfortable for the day. If you are really concerned about having issues, there are products (likely at the same store that sells bike shorts) to reduce the friction between your posterior and the shorts. There is one called Body Glide (anti-chafing stuff in a stick like deodorant), and a wildly named cream called ChamButtR - which you apply to wherever might chafe. Both last quite a while, are non-scented and well worth the money.

 

Good luck !

[gibvel]

Bought a pair of these and they are pretty nice!!

 

http://www.ldcomfort.com/

 

While the bicycle shorts may wick the moisture like the LDs it's the seams that will get your butt. The LDs are made so you don't sit on the seams.

[Condor]

Most of my right thigh is bald. Donated most of the skin to the God's of Blacktop back in another lifetime. Wearing cut-off Levi's when I went down. Never again. I'll sacrafice comfort for safety any day.....

[gibvel]

Most of my right thigh is bald. Donated most of the skin to the God's of Blacktop back in another lifetime. Wearing cut-off Levi's when I went down. Never again. I'll sacrafice comfort for safety any day.....

 

Well, can't speak for the others, Condor, but I'm talking under my long pants, in place of underwear.

[Condor]

Well, can't speak for the others, Condor, but I'm talking under my long pants, in place of underwear.

 

Ohhh.... Undies. I missed that somewhere... Most of the bicyclists I've seen just wear the shorts.... no levi's...

[slick97spirit]

I've been wearing long (nearly knee length) nylon running underwear under my jeans for several years now when I'm gonna be on a long ride. It makes me much more comfortable than cotton. Cotton is one of the worst fabrics to wear when chaffing is a possibility.

[GigaWhiskey]

When I went clubin' I used to wear a pair under my levi's. I could lift my package and form it to make it look bigger and it made my a$$ look tighter.

[gibvel]

When I went clubin' I used to wear a pair under my levi's. I could lift my package and form it to make it look bigger and it made my a$$ look tighter.

 

Hmmmm I think this falls under the category of TMI

[Bubber]

When I went clubin' I used to wear a pair under my levi's. I could lift my package and form it to make it look bigger and it made my a$$ look tighter.

 

 

WOW that is just SOOOOOOOOOO wrong on so mant levels! :yikes:

How do I wash that out of my minds eye! :crying:

I'll send you the bill! :dancefool:

LOL

Bubber

[royalstarjac]

I use these when I'm gonna be riding all day in place of boxers.

http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-riding-shorts.html

 

Padding in the right spot and they keep the "boys" in their place.

[Blackjack]

I consider padded shorts to be yet another important piece of motorcycle riding gear. On all-day rides or long trips they can make a considerable difference in your comfort level.

 

TERRY

[Stoutman]

When I went clubin' I used to wear a pair under my levi's. I could lift my package and form it to make it look bigger and it made my a$$ look tighter.

 

Only one way to wash that image out of my brain. I'm going home and drink until I see the bottom of the bottle.

[Black Owl]

Not Me sir!

 

But wondering ifin they make them in a size for my manly shape? With a storage compartment for my gut?

 

Keep the post going and lets see what comes up.

 

Bubber

 

Uh, Bubber.... I don't believe China exports that much material in one "package".

Hey... you opened the door....

[Bubber]

Uh, Bubber.... I don't believe China exports that much material in one "package".

 

Hey... you opened the door....

 

 

They must not export the Vinyl needed for the bottle holder either LOL

 

Your slacking off O'l OWL LOL

 

Bubber

[Aussie Annie]

Not Me sir!

 

But wondering ifin they make them in a size for my manly shape?

 

 

With a storage compartment for my gut?

 

Bubber

 

 

That's what I call the: "Patio over the playground":crackup:

[hig4s]

On long trips I use wick-dry bike shorts under my riding pants, and wick dry biking shirt under my jacket. Helps quite a bit in my opinion.