Originally Posted by
itsahobby
That might be true for many folders, but not all.
Also, after spending a few hours in the saddle, the rider of a folder faces many of the the same issues as a sport cyclist, hence the need to wear cycle specific clothing.
To the OP: There are a number of baggy cycling shorts with chamois available, as many mtb riders would not be seen dead in lycra - just Google: 'baggy cycling chamois'.
Then all you need to add is leg warmers if the weather is cold.
I think with sporting clothing, especially bike shorts, is it looks stupid and calls way too much attention to areas of one's body where one would prefer not to. I want to look like a regular average person rather than a bike nut or an exercise nut and be shunned. I have to wear the clothing that best reflects the enviroment that I find myself in (like an office or a nice restaurant). Lugging a helmet around plus wearing padded butt shorts when not riding (no ones rides all the time-most take breaks for other activities) does not cut it in the real world unless you keep it to the weekends. My bike is hidden in it's bag when not in use and I always look the professional social scientist that I am no matter where I am or what time of day it is.