Merino Boxers

shinsplint
shinsplint Posts: 565
edited January 2015 in Road buying advice
Hi chaps,

thinking of trying a pair of Merino boxers for use under bib shorts / tight, just to keep the nether regions a bit warmer.

Can anyone recommend a brand?

I know Rapha do them specifically for cycling, but they're not cheap.

Cheers!

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  • Jules Winnfield
    Jules Winnfield Posts: 299
    The chamois is meant to be worn against the skin though. You could wear cycling shorts under unpadded tights, that might be a much better option.
    Ribble Ultralite Racing 7005, Campagnolo Veloce groupset, Campagnolo Khamsin G3 wheel set
  • dowtcha
    dowtcha Posts: 442
    Bib shorts/tights with pads are designed for pad to be against skin. Wearing boxers will add another layer of friction which can lead to sores. Buy warmer tights.
  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,237
    I'm currently wearing a mish-mash of gear, MTB clip in padded short liners with padless winter (long) bib tights.

    It's working well so far.
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • type:epyt
    type:epyt Posts: 766
    You can buy Craft running tights for £20, just wear those over your shorts (or knicks if it's a bit colder) ...

    Also, if it get's really bad (or you like to play in the snow) you can stick a layer of cling film between shorts and tights to stop your butt going numb from the freezing spray (sounds naff, but it works and no one will notice the difference) ...
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    If its cold - why would you wear shorts ?

    Some decent winter tights are what you need. Check out DHB or Planet X.
  • Dippydog3
    Dippydog3 Posts: 414
    The Chamois mu st be next to your skin, so if you must wear merino boxers then they have to be outside.
  • trailflow
    trailflow Posts: 1,311
    If its cold - why would you wear shorts ?

    Because you can combine them with knee/leg warmers and save money.

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