Umm.. I am reluctant to try to determine exactly what shakeNbake is suggesting here...

With a few exceptions, I think that we imagine that our "junk" is more visible that it really is. Maybe it is because it feels like there is nothing between it and their prying eyes.

I've never actually noticed anyone in the office looking down there. If anyone is worried about that, just try to stay moving and don't wave it in anyone's face.

Congrats to the OP for finding a comfortable solution. I always wear cycling shorts or bibs. Sometimes I'll throw a pair of shorts over them if I am making a lot of stops to do errands or if I am getting something to eat.

I would advise that people think twice before trying to use mountain style shorts. I've found that the chamois in them is never really worth it. Normal cycling shorts with shorts over them have been significantly more comfortable for me.

If I were to have a more upright bike I am sure I could get by without any cycling shorts. However, I enjoy my "racing" bike with drop bars and skinny tires and for the distance and speeds of my commute it is well suited.

I agree with what seems like the implied point in I-like-to-bike's posts but not with the attitude. I think that for the general population, seeing commuters all decked out in spandex and bright colors might make the act of riding a bike for transportation seem less accessible. Although, even if the general population watched us all ride around in jeans and button-up shirts they may not be any more interested in joining in the fun.

And after all, are you dressing to make a statment to the world or to make your "boys" happy? (This questions seems to be at the source of the debate here)