Originally Posted by daihard

I just bought a pair of long cycling pants (Novara Headwind). I absolutely love them. I originally bought them to wear on my commute as it was getting colder and rainier here. (The Headwind are water-resistant.) As it turned out, they are so comfortable even on relatively warm days, I don't feel like going back to my baggy cycling shorts. Must have to do with the "friction" factor you mentioned.