Originally Posted by chasmm

You really should get the padded shorts. While you're at it, I'd suggest getting bib shorts. The Performance Bike Ultra II bibs are a good value for the $$, especially if they're on sale. FYI, today Performance has everything (excluding bikes) for 20% off...for example, the bib shorts are on sale right now for $69.99 (instead of $89.99) and you get another 20% off in the shopping cart for a final cost of $55.99 (if I did the math right)...

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1071114_-1___