Originally Posted by
juggleaddict
oh they are certainly snug enough. Bunching probably wasn't the right word. Padding tends to get squashed and then it's just useless and putting pressure in places it shouldn't. With the brooks there's really no need for padded shorts anyway, it's always fit me even when it was hard as a rock. . . still comfy. I have only pair of padded shorts for this reason, I've always ridden in boxers and gym shorts, even the 100 mile runs and been fine as long as I have the brooks under me. The compression pants were extremely comfy on the saddle.
I made a conscious decision not to bring padded bike shorts with me on this tour. Our days haven't been terribly long, and I've been OK on the Brooks B17. It wasn't really broken in when I left, so it's actually getting more and more comfortable as I go. I'd probably baulk at doing a century, however.
Patella tendonitis can be very painful. Rest is the primary treatment -- that is, avoiding riding the bike for a while.