Shorts for comfort

tavyabe

My ass has been killing me after rides recently so I need to invest in some decent shorts. What are the best shorts for comfort? budget is up to £70. Many thanks...

edhornby

you may not like this idea but lycra bibs are way more comfortable than baggies, the pads are inherently better and less chafing

miceden

I agree with the poster above and use bib's, under baggies, in the winter, in the summer I use padded lycra undershorts, again under baggies.

I would personally avoid getting "all in one" baggies that come with padding built in, the padding tends to be rubbish and it doesn't fit closely enough, moves around and is even more uncomfortable.

tavyabe

Thanks for the advice. I am open to trying it... what bib/lycra shorts would ppl recommend for comfort?

cooldad

The padding isn't there as padding, it's intended to absorb sweat and prevent chafing.

Riding toughens up the butt.

sparky543

+1 for bibs and baggies.

KevChallis

I use DHB Aeron pro's from wiggle, really comfortable, had them from my road days, great to ride any type of bike to be honest

tavyabe

Thanks, I will probably go for the DHB's. What is the score with washing them, does it damage the padding? Also, stupid question but do you wear boxers with them?

cooldad

No and really, no.

KevChallis

As Cooldad says, washing fine, and NO BOXERS!!!!!! they are designed to be next to your skin

Kowalski675

cooldad wrote:

The padding isn't there as padding, it's intended to absorb sweat and prevent chafing.

It's there for both reasons. What does padding do, if not prevent chafing? :roll:

cooldad

It's not intended to make for a cushy type saddle.
Back when men were men, chamois leather was used.

Kowalski675

cooldad wrote:

It's not intended to make for a cushy type saddle.
Back when men were men, chamois leather was used.

They used to make tyres from solid rubber too.

tavyabe

Thanks All. DHB Aeron pro's ordered from Wiggle. your help is appreciated.

cooldad

Kowalski675 wrote:

cooldad wrote:

It's not intended to make for a cushy type saddle.
Back when men were men, chamois leather was used.

They used to make tyres from solid rubber too.

No, your memory is failing. That was your tricycle when you were three.

Kowalski675

cooldad wrote:

Kowalski675 wrote:

cooldad wrote:

It's not intended to make for a cushy type saddle.
Back when men were men, chamois leather was used.

They used to make tyres from solid rubber too.

No, your memory is failing. That was your tricycle when you were three.

So you're agreeing that they used to make tyres from solid rubber. How then, exactly, is my memory failing? You're the one who's old enough to be losing your marbles.

Angus Young

cooldad wrote:

The padding isn't there as padding, it's intended to absorb sweat and prevent chafing.

Its prime function might not be to increase comfort, but any extra padding between your butt and your saddle is going to help.

This message is endorsed by my butt.

cooldad

Not really or everyone would be riding with squishy gel filled saddles.

Cookeh

First ride destroyed me. 2nd ride was noticeably easier/less painful. By my 5th/6th all day ride I barely noticed it. Just ride your bike more, and forget wasting £70 on something that really isn't needed. It's just conditioning, really.

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