Originally Posted by
JLStout
If your commute is under 10 miles you really don't need bike shorts. Just get your buttskin toughened up a little. I go 7 each way and just wear boxer briefs and athletic shorts. No problem in the 100 degree weather.
I sweat through boxers and shorts or pants within 10 miles leaving a roughly saddle shaped black mark in 70 degree weather.
Cycling shorts don't retain as much sweat, the black mark doesn't show, and I get to change out of them.