Originally Posted by
big john
If you don't want to wear lycra shorts there are quality baggy shorts available with padding built in. ...
That is what I wear for all of my transportation/utility cycling and most of my club riding, as well. I believe mine are called "Expedition Shorts" at REI, and they have numerous pockets, including a zippered one for my wallet. They are essentially padded bike shorts sewn inside regular hiking shorts. The leg elastics read "Never a Bad Time to Ride," but at one of the seams this becomes, "Never Time to Ride." I think the seam of the other leg reads, "Never Ride."
As for saddles, nothing beats a Brooks Pro or Team Pro.
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