Good soldiers,
I'm sorry that it took me so long to get here. Things have been so quiet on the BikeForums underwear front, that I'm afraid I became complacent. I did not even realize that such a serious problem existed. Thank you, Raiyn
et al for bringing this thread to my attention.
Originally Posted by Crunch
I just recently started riding, and used to wear boxer briefs. Ever time I would sit back down after powering up a hill, or through an intersection or what not I would have to take the time to sit down in just the right way to keep things from getting pinched, or rubing wrong or what not. I just recently picked up a pair of Trek Trail Rider Shorts. Theyve got the spandexy inner liner with the pad, and an outer regular looking short. I used to wear my shorts baggy, but these are tighter, and I think I might be having issues with having too much fabric down there. I wear boxer briefs, and am having issues with chaffing, so I'm thinking its all the extra fabric all bunched up. SO, the point to this whole thing, what kind of undies do you wear?
Newb:
You have discovered for yourself the precise problem with wearing underwear under proper bicycle shorts:
too much fabric down there. Underwear is not only unnecessary under padded bicycle shorts, it is actually dangerous. Nothing should ever come between you and your chamois. Cottony panties just bunch up, chafe, bind and cause horrible, bleeding, infected saddle sores. Lose the gonch at your earliest possible convenience. Your ass will love you for it.
Now you may see the fundamental flaws in your poll. It should have, more correctly, said something like this:
What kind of undies do you wear under your bike shorts?
1. Whitey Tighties: I'm an idiot.
2. Boxers: I'm mentally defective.
3. Boxer Briefs: I like going to the doctor to have my saddle sores lanced.
4. Banana Hammock: I also enjoy having ground glass rubbed into my eyes.
5. Commando: I am a highly intelligent, cyclist and a good soldier in the anti-panty army.
So, Crunch, in brief (pun intended), always remember the Underwear Nazi's Code:
No underwear under bike shorts for any reason ever. No excuses.
Originally Posted by peregrine
what's a woman supposed to chose? none of the options apply to me
No excuses! Being a woman is not an excuse!
Got it? Good!
Underwear Nazi
Better late than never