Originally Posted by
bike eagle
modern cycling shorts manufacturers generally put too much padding in the testicle area. I had to tip the saddle back down to be comfortable. I still can't figure out why shorts have padding anywhere other than under the sitbones.
Originally Posted by
Machka
And I agree ... I don't understand why shorts have padding anywhere other than under the sitbones.
Originally Posted by
shouldberiding
Cushioning is a secondary function. It's meant primarily to wick sweat, not to pad your arse.
It's also to avoid seams. If the chamois was just under your sitbones, then you would have a seam somewhere around your taint or your junk. Also, and especially for guys, it's nice to have a little bit in front to obscure any obvious outlines...