Originally Posted by
ptle
Pros
No uncomfortable elastic band
Stays put better than shorts
Sweat wicking abilities?
Makes you look skinnier, keeps your gut tucked in
Extra pocket? One of mine has an mp3 player pocket at the top/back
Cons
More expensive
More difficult to pee
Feels weird (at first)
Looks weird to non cyclists (especially with jersey unzipped)
I'm pretty sure it's designed as a race radio pocket. But there's nothing to stop you from using it for anything else