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07-23-09 | 04:18 PM

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Gonzo Bob

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Originally Posted by harry2110

Does the padding make that big of difference?

I think it depends on how much riding you do. For my first IM, I was riding a lot and I did the race in tri-shorts that had *no* padding. I've also raced long course (~80 mile bike leg) in the Speedo Fastskin tri-suit which has no padding. I had no comfort problems in either race.

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