Going Commando

p9uma

:oops:

Not 100% comfortable with it but I have been riding my bike commando stylee for a couple of weeks.

The question is that washing the gear shorts/longs/bib after every ride is a bit of a nuisance. Is there cycling underwear available that will give the advantages of riding commando but allow one to be more hygienic with shorts etc?

Also I sometimes get numb nuts on a longer ride. That can't be normal can it?

Tom Dean

just get another pair of shorts

p9uma

Tom Dean wrote:

just get another pair of shorts

Now why didn't I think of that. :twisted:

Anonymous

DBH do padded 'pants' which you can wear under unpadded shorts/longs

rc856

Nothing but commando mate.
Shorts are designed to work best against your skin.
As has been said, another pair of shorts is the answer. With the amount I sweat, even if I was wearing something under my shorts, I wouldn't fancy wearing them again without them having been washed!

As for your nuts...check your saddle tilt or you might want to try one with a cut out.

p9uma

coriordan wrote:

DBH do padded 'pants' which you can wear under unpadded shorts/longs

I shall check them out.

p9uma

RC856 wrote:

Nothing but commando mate.
Shorts are designed to work best against your skin.
As has been said, another pair of shorts is the answer. With the amount I sweat, even if I was wearing something under my shorts, I wouldn't fancy wearing them again without them having been washed!

As for your nuts...check your saddle tilt or you might want to try one with a cut out.

Ta, should the saddle be level, or up or down slightly or what?

milese

Am I going to be the only one to advise to wear them dirty?!

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

Saddle level is the best starting point.

p9uma

Milese wrote:

Am I going to be the only one to advise to wear them dirty?!

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

Eeewwww. I need to go poke out my minds eye.

Saddle level is the best starting point.

Ta, I'll check it out tomoz

p9uma

There seems to be a couple of brands of padded undershorts on the market, but I'm not quite clear I'd they are for under baggy shorts for Lycra. I'll have go to a shop and check. I guess it would be easier to have a couple of pairs of normal cycling shorts.

RonB

Not sure how undershorts would work under lycra either. Too much chance of rucks and creases causing a chafe here and there perhaps.

Anonymous

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pro-padded-undershorts/

These are for lycra shorts. If you read the 'spec' etc then they give the details. meant to be for under 'unpadded' shorts/tights.

If i'm honest I am not at hygenic as I should be and sometimes use a pair for a week.

cyco2

Padded shorts are for whimps and I have a pair, so there! I can be quite happy when off-roading with a pair of pants under baggy shorts the same for on my touring bike. I have now got used to riding without padding like they did in the old days.

slowsider

p9uma wrote:

:oops:

Not 100% comfortable with it but I have been riding my bike commando stylee for a couple of weeks.

The question is that washing the gear shorts/longs/bib after every ride is a bit of a nuisance. Is there cycling underwear available that will give the advantages of riding commando but allow one to be more hygienic with shorts etc?

Commando Style? Speak to the Company Sgt Major about the laundry problem.

p9uma

coriordan wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pro-padded-undershorts/

These are for lycra shorts. If you read the 'spec' etc then they give the details. meant to be for under 'unpadded' shorts/tights.

If i'm honest I am not at hygenic as I should be and sometimes use a pair for a week.

They've got mixed reviews for them on that site.

alihisgreat

Just embrace the Lycra and enjoy the liberation of going commando... then buy another set of bibs so you don't have to do laundry everyday

iPete

Wait.. people actually wear boxers under padded bibs?

+1 to Milese and to buy some more!

marcusjb

Milese wrote:

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

That's pretty manky for shorts (obviosuly depends on the length of your commute - but, then again, if it's only a 10 minute commute, I am not sure I would be wearing cycling clothing!).

I hope you use some decent anti-bacterial cream as your risking getting some nasty crotch-rot!

CiB

marcusjb wrote:

Milese wrote:

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

That's pretty manky for shorts (obviosuly depends on the length of your commute - but, then again, if it's only a 10 minute commute, I am not sure I would be wearing cycling clothing!).

I hope you use some decent anti-bacterial cream as your risking getting some nasty crotch-rot!

I don't wash shorts after every ride, don't use cream or anti-bacterial stuff etc and have never had downstairs issues in all my born days of cycling. It's not the great filth-fest that it's being made out to be. Maybe I don't suffer sweaty under-carriage as badly, or my routine of dump then shower whenever possible stops it being an issue. I wouldn't chuck shorts in the wash just because I've ridden to work in them (> 20 mls). Each to their own though.

marcusjb

CiB wrote:

marcusjb wrote:

Milese wrote:

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

That's pretty manky for shorts (obviosuly depends on the length of your commute - but, then again, if it's only a 10 minute commute, I am not sure I would be wearing cycling clothing!).

I hope you use some decent anti-bacterial cream as your risking getting some nasty crotch-rot!

I don't wash shorts after every ride, don't use cream or anti-bacterial stuff etc and have never had downstairs issues in all my born days of cycling. It's not the great filth-fest that it's being made out to be. Maybe I don't suffer sweaty under-carriage as badly, or my routine of dump then shower whenever possible stops it being an issue. I wouldn't chuck shorts in the wash just because I've ridden to work in them (> 20 mls). Each to their own though.

No nor me. If it's just an hour or blast around Richmond Park - then it's probably fine for another similar ride.

But a week of a decent commute could get pretty grim and run the risk of having issues - another factor would be whether access to a shower straight after the commute is possible etc.

It does depend on length of commute etc. - but I think I would want to change shorts half way through the week.

I don't use lotions or potions on my rear for most rides these days - 300km plus or if it's very hot or pissing it down with rain.

Touring or distance riding (anything where you're going to have 8 hours plus a day in the saddle)- clean shorts every day.

milese

marcusjb wrote:

Milese wrote:

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

That's pretty manky for shorts (obviosuly depends on the length of your commute - but, then again, if it's only a 10 minute commute, I am not sure I would be wearing cycling clothing!).

I hope you use some decent anti-bacterial cream as your risking getting some nasty crotch-rot!

You sound like my wife.

Half an hour to 45 mins each way, dependant on route.

Dont use anything, not had a problem for the past few years.

Showers are for wimps, a couple of wet wipes once I get to work do the trick.

p9uma

Milese wrote:

marcusjb wrote:

Milese wrote:

I've been known to wear the same set of cycling kit for a week of commuting.....

That's pretty manky for shorts (obviosuly depends on the length of your commute - but, then again, if it's only a 10 minute commute, I am not sure I would be wearing cycling clothing!).

I hope you use some decent anti-bacterial cream as your risking getting some nasty crotch-rot!

You sound like my wife.

Half an hour to 45 mins each way, dependant on route.

Dont use anything, not had a problem for the past few years.

Showers are for wimps, a couple of wet wipes once I get to work do the trick.

You well 'ard you ain't ya?

milese

If by 'ard you mean lazy then yes.

Mark Alexander

slowsider wrote:

p9uma wrote:

:oops:

Not 100% comfortable with it but I have been riding my bike commando stylee for a couple of weeks.

The question is that washing the gear shorts/longs/bib after every ride is a bit of a nuisance. Is there cycling underwear available that will give the advantages of riding commando but allow one to be more hygienic with shorts etc?

Commando Style? Speak to the Company Sgt Major about the laundry problem.

nice pic great SS set up.

anyway:
no underwear is best, just get a 2nd pair, the main thing about commando (for the benefit of your clubmates) is make sure that they're not worn thin. I got a ribbing for this a while back.

p9uma

Stanley222 wrote:

Cycle clothing manufacturers spend a fortune on designing decent padding for it to be ruined by wearing something underneath that will bunch up and rub like hell - commando is the only way to wear padded shorts and as before it's just easier to buy more shorts!

Fair point. Which is what I have done. I now have three pairs of shorts/longs.