I have been riding recumbents for the last eight years or so now, and have 'converted' my cycling shorts. I take the stitching out that holds the pad in place in an inexpensive pair of cycling shorts, and wear them with white briefs underneath to provide a little bit of support and moisture wicking. It seems to work for me, but I have looked at compression shorts without pads as an alternative. I still have one pair of cycling shorts with a pad, and am hoping to find a mountain bike under the christmas tree this year.....