Cycling shorts ?

mattyboy199
mattyboy199 Posts: 627
edited November 2008 in MTB general
I am planning a long ride (50 odd miles mainly road), ive been out a few times on longer than normal rides and although i find my back side getting used to the saddle what should i be wearing ? i have briefly looked on crc but unsure what to buy. Something padded that i can wear under trousers is what i m after ? or should i be buying a padded trouser ?

ANy help would be appreciated

Thanks

Matt
Show me your green bits i might buy them !

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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    dhb cycling shorts from wiggle. nuff said
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Got some Endura and Altura 'undershorts' that are great for wearing with a variety of outer clothing. £15 or so.
  • impished
    impished Posts: 1,092
    +1for the DHB's I got a pair approx. 1 year ago and they've kept me pile-free and comfortable for many an off-road mile. (including 2 South Downs Way ventures!)
    Oh, and at £7.50.....
    Tom wrote:
    it's a deal, it's a steal, it's sale of the f*cking century!

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  • jayson
    jayson Posts: 4,606
    Tom wrote:
    it's a deal, it's a steal, it's sale of the f*cking century!

    Tom: 'In fact f**k it Nick i think i'll keep it'

    Nick the bubble: 'alrite alrite keep your allens on....'

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  • hucking_fell
    hucking_fell Posts: 1,056
    edited November 2008
    Endura padded briefs

    I usually wear them under cheap non cycling specific shorts and trousers and think they're great. Have lasted several years and still good.

    I also have Ronhill Pro Bikester DXB Tights w/o pad which I like. There's a padded version for more £££ and a non waterproof version for less £££ too.
    More freerange chicken than Freeride God
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  • impished
    impished Posts: 1,092
    Whatever you get in the end.... Make sure you wash 'em regularly :shock:
    Oh, and go do 102 miles of the South Downs way and check out the skid marks. :twisted:

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  • Tempestas
    Tempestas Posts: 486
    Don't forget a decent chamois creme as well as the shorts, it makes a huge difference especially on longer rides.
  • micken
    micken Posts: 275
    ^^^ did Tom really write that here?

    +1 dhb padded shorts (I prefer the bib ones).

    +1 for Endura undershorts, they wick amazingly well.
  • zeroseven
    zeroseven Posts: 347
    Just wear your normal gear. That Lycra stuff is disgusting... I did 70 miles the other day on a £15 saddle. No probs
  • KB8
    KB8 Posts: 123
    I have Endura Singletrack & Humvee shorts. Not too baggy not too tight, and go with all my riding tops & jackets. Lycra undershorts definitely help keep you warm and the drafts away from my boll0cs.
    Don't forget a decent chamois creme as well as the shorts, it makes a huge difference especially on longer rides.

    How appropriate. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/DZ_Nu ... 360038450/
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2482032/

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