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Bicycle shorts
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godfather
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I wear em' on longer journeys, combined with Gold Bond powder. The comfort level is far superior to wearing plain old underwear and riding pants. Get a good quality pair, wash them out at night, Wring out as much as possible, they will dry by morning because of the material they are made of. Some of the really good ones even have anti bacterial chamios (padding) and that is a good thing. BTW do not wear underwear with them or your nether regions will scream with discomfort.
A good place to look is http://www.performancebike.com
A good place to look is http://www.performancebike.com
drharveys
New member
Not if you ever wore underwear with bike shorts! It's kind and brotherly advice in this case -- in others, you may be right!
Catman
La Poderosa III
Wide World of Shorts
Since we are all getting intimate here, I guess I can share that I just bought a modified version of bicycle riding shorts from the good folks at Aerostich. Is anyone else bothered by the fact that these things don't seem to have a fly? I mean, what's up with that?
Since we are all getting intimate here, I guess I can share that I just bought a modified version of bicycle riding shorts from the good folks at Aerostich. Is anyone else bothered by the fact that these things don't seem to have a fly? I mean, what's up with that?
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larrydk
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shorts
When I was racing I always wore bik shorts under my leathers. If I'm wearing riding pants today, I still wear them. More than anything, they just keep everything where it's supposed to be. Also, since most are "poly" blends, the moisture is notbuilding up. I have always felt they make riding more comfortable.
When I was racing I always wore bik shorts under my leathers. If I'm wearing riding pants today, I still wear them. More than anything, they just keep everything where it's supposed to be. Also, since most are "poly" blends, the moisture is notbuilding up. I have always felt they make riding more comfortable.
flash412
Loose Cannon
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aerostich-Riding-Shorts-p-16554.html
Aerostich Riding Shorts #1856 - One of the best technology crossovers from bicycling to motorcycling are padded, stretchy shorts. Really. If youÔÇÖve never worn these things on a long ride, you owe it to yourself. They seem to add another couple hundred miles to a day, as they keep the ÔÇÿfanny agonyÔÇÖ at bay longer than yer basic briefs. These are a modified version of bicycle shorts, cut slightly shorter in the legs, and with all the Lycra and fleece of the originals. Put a stop to chafing, stay comfortable and keep riding! $32
Aerostich Riding Shorts #1856 - One of the best technology crossovers from bicycling to motorcycling are padded, stretchy shorts. Really. If youÔÇÖve never worn these things on a long ride, you owe it to yourself. They seem to add another couple hundred miles to a day, as they keep the ÔÇÿfanny agonyÔÇÖ at bay longer than yer basic briefs. These are a modified version of bicycle shorts, cut slightly shorter in the legs, and with all the Lycra and fleece of the originals. Put a stop to chafing, stay comfortable and keep riding! $32
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USERNAME
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i wear my pearl izumi cycling shorts on any ride longer than a few hours. no problems, they're wonderful.
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donkes
Guest
Maybe the word "men" made you uncomfortable. How about "bikers" regardless of gender? I think this is a good topic.
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SNC1923
Guest
I started wearing non-padded bicycle shorts (i.e. compression shorts) shortly after I started riding long distance. It has made a tremendous difference in my comfort. I never ride longer than 50 miles without 'em.
Added bonus: they pack really small and when you wash them, they dry in only a few minutes.
Added bonus: they pack really small and when you wash them, they dry in only a few minutes.
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dlearl476
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Even more comfortable than these, are ones that have a one piece gussett (I think that's the tailoring term, it's the crotch piece) Sometimes that seam down the middle can be, uh, problematic.
Also, long trips, where riding is the only order, and rider's wear the only garb, these things, from the world of scuba, are the best. Also under leathers. (If you've ever tried to get a set of sweat-soaked leathers off, you know what I mean.)
The secret is to avoid cotton. Cotton traps moisture, which become uncomfortable after a few hours.
Holly
Amma
Scuba Skin
Using a scuba skin is great as long as you never need to go to the rest room, in which case you are probably dehydrated.
I use mine even if only snorkeling. In a group studying for a week at a marine research center in the Bahamas, I was the only person who didn't get a burn, and I had the most burnable skin there (genetically programmed for 66 degrees north.)
I just went to my son's wedding in Spain and the week before the wedding I insisted on wearing the skin at the beach so I wouldn't have a burn on the wedding day. If the job of parents is to embarrass their kids, that sure did it. It was a topless beach!
Holly
Using a scuba skin is great as long as you never need to go to the rest room, in which case you are probably dehydrated.
I use mine even if only snorkeling. In a group studying for a week at a marine research center in the Bahamas, I was the only person who didn't get a burn, and I had the most burnable skin there (genetically programmed for 66 degrees north.)
I just went to my son's wedding in Spain and the week before the wedding I insisted on wearing the skin at the beach so I wouldn't have a burn on the wedding day. If the job of parents is to embarrass their kids, that sure did it. It was a topless beach!
Holly
Bicycle shorts in place of underwear
Don't try bike shorts under jeans unless you have suspenders on. I made that
mistake at the Biltmore house tour and couldn't keep my pants up! The slick
material had almost no friction. Works great under ballistic nylon vented pants.
Don't try bike shorts under jeans unless you have suspenders on. I made that
mistake at the Biltmore house tour and couldn't keep my pants up! The slick
material had almost no friction. Works great under ballistic nylon vented pants.
Bicycle shorts in place of underwear
Don't try bike shorts under jeans unless you have suspenders on. I made that
mistake at the Biltmore house tour and couldn't keep my pants up! The slick
material had almost no friction. Works great under ballistic nylon vented pants.
Don't try bike shorts under jeans unless you have suspenders on. I made that
mistake at the Biltmore house tour and couldn't keep my pants up! The slick
material had almost no friction. Works great under ballistic nylon vented pants.
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REBECCAV
Guest
We heard you the first time Randy!!
I think that it is worth trying lots of things until you find what works for you. Butt when I tried bike shorts they just prevented air flow and kept moisture next to my skin and on long days in the saddle that was problematic.
