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ianeverton
ianeverton Posts: 231
edited January 2010 in Road beginners
Do all you guys wear padded shorts when riding the roads ?

I come from a mountain bike background and have never wore padded shorts but have been told by the cycle shop i should be wearing them.

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  • mask of sanity
    mask of sanity Posts: 610
    Yes! I couldn't imagine not wearing them! I've found that a few miles in non-padded shorts hurts more then a few hours with padded shorts!
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,226
    yep, needed on the MTB too!
  • mattward1979
    mattward1979 Posts: 692
    definitely.

    I commute to work and Uni and always wear padded shorts under jeans. Without the shorts it would be like putting my genitals through a grinders!!!

    I found that MTB shorts (the baggy type with a padded lining) dont suit Road bike seats at all, so get some Lycra!!
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  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Yes. Padded shorts make a whole world of difference to your comfort and enjoyment. Bib shorts are comfier than 'waist' shorts too. 8)
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  • rogerthecat
    rogerthecat Posts: 669
    not normally needed for rides of less than an hour. :)

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