Originally Posted by
scrapmetal
Also I think it is time to get padded bibs, been roughing it all these years and soft seat may help.
Generally no - you want shorts (or a big) with a chamois because it helps with moisture control, not because it's padded. Thin to win! Same with the seat. Firmer is generally better (I'm talking about road bikes, here, not comfort bikes) and you want the seat to support your sit bones only.