Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
That's not how I remember it. In fact I don't think modern shorts contribute diddly-squat more to comfort than the old fashioned ones did.
"... remember it" HA! I have a classic pair of genuine chamois short, they are ~20 years old and I still wear them as liners under knickers. For century rides, I do go with modern padded shorts, that's partly because the old ones are too thin to wear alone and partly 'cause modern shorts are more comfortable.