Running shorts instead of padded bibshorts?

dubcat
dubcat Posts: 754
in Indoor training and turbo forum
There's no easy way to put this but I've put on a huge amount of weight and my downstairs appendage gets really uncomfortable during my Zwift rides. I was considering training in running shorts instead. Has anyone done this? Keen to hear others' experiences.
2010 Specialized Rockhopper
2012 Bianchi Infinito

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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,330
    Try it and let us know. There are probably good reasons why nobody does this.
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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    Why not just buy the right kit - but in a more appropriate size?
  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    You could try. My suggestion would be a wider saddle or shorts with a wider pad
  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,648
    Yeah you'll just trap your bits against the saddle as you pedal. Can you set the bike up more upright for a while?
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  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    I think (hope?) he means lycra running shorts instead of cycling lycra shorts so no pad.

    if thats the case, depending on chafing action due to cut of short, why not?
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    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Onegear
    Onegear Posts: 76
    edited May 2021
    Yes. the results are predictable.

    And it was only because I forgot my bibs that day and didn't realise until I got to the gym. Tried to power through with the shorts I had in my bag.

    Needless to say I've never forgotten to pack my bibs since.
  • dubcat
    dubcat Posts: 754
    I actually meant normal running shorts. They are ok for the 1hr rides on the turbo i've done a few times. I do get a bit of a sore bum around the sit bone area but it's not TOO bad. Problem is I want to do longer sessions now so maybe it's time to just give in and buy the super XXL bib shorts I was avoiding buying.
    2010 Specialized Rockhopper
    2012 Bianchi Infinito

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