Originally Posted by
datlas
If your rides are relatively short, say less than 2 hours, you are probably fine on whatever you wear.
But if you are doing, or start doing, longer rides you will really appreciate cycling-specific shorts. If you are self-conscious get the MTB shorts but really if you are riding a road bike just get a decent pair of road-specific shorts. I suspect you will like them. Remember, no underwear with them....designed to go commando.
Maybe less then 30mins, then yes wear whatever you like to ride. Bibs make a huge difference.
Frankly no one will even look and laugh because you wear tight shorts, bibs, etc. That's the proper clothing for cycling and there is nothing wrong with it. It's their problem if they don't like it. Ask yourself, do you find it funny when you see a cyclist wears bibs/bike shorts? My guess is you don't or don't even care. But if you do, then I simply can't help.