Going from non to cycling shorts. Add padding?
About two months ago I switched from a hybrid to my first road bike, Giant Defy. I swapped the seat out pretty quickly for an SMP Glider and have been pretty happy.
For riding I usually wear silky skin tight boxers and then a short pair of workout shorts over them. Now I'm looking to get some cycling shorts and just ride with them and no boxers. The thing is that I've been riding with no padding currently and have been fine. Technically I do have two layers though so it's a wee bit of padding. My guess is I'd be just as happy with little or no padding. An average ride is 40-50 miles now and I did my first century over the weekend and felt fine after. Suggestions on shorts or ever so slightly padded ones to look at? Other thoughts are welcome. |
Try a pair with a thin chamois.
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I like thin, flexible chamois, too. I haven't seen/bought/used the latest version, but Giordana Silverline bibs are a pretty great value along those lines.
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I agree w/ getting a pair with a thin chamois. My LG's are really thin and flexible, but my performance ultras are thicker and a little more rigid.
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Originally Posted by lupy
(Post 19025279)
..but my performance ultras are thicker and a little more rigid.
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You might not need or get any benefit from the chamois or faux-chamois padding, if your saddle is comfortable now. Padding might even cause problems -- more perspiration absorbed, more chafing, etc.
I switched from padded shorts this summer after chafing from soggy chamois. Switched to Champion boxer shorts, same wicking fabric but thinner, under baggy shorts. More comfortable for me. If I rode fast enough for wind resistance to be a factor I'd look for tight cycling shorts with the thinnest possible chamois. Only reason I might consider thicker chamois is to compensate for an unyielding leather saddle that wasn't broken in yet. |
Look into Tri shorts.. they have thin padding that is flexible. It might work well for your needs
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These have a thin, breathable pad- work OK under clothes too.
Men's Pro Bike Shorts for cycling comfort and bicycle riding |
Originally Posted by woodcraft
(Post 19025798)
These have a thin, breathable pad- work OK under clothes too.
Men's Pro Bike Shorts for cycling comfort and bicycle riding |
Originally Posted by Michael Novo
(Post 19025223)
Suggestions on shorts or ever so slightly padded ones to look at? Other thoughts are welcome.
If you're shaped differently than the average cyclist they'll do custom (different rise, inseam, bib suspender length) for 20% more. I like mine a lot - they don't get uncomfortable after a few hours like contemporary designs with thick soft padding. I also like Voler's Comp HP pad. While 12mm at its thickest, It's thinner in places, and has 120 kg/m^3 foam beneath your sit bones so you don't sunk. They're the one modern short I'll wear on rides over a few hours. |
Originally Posted by woodcraft
(Post 19025798)
These have a thin, breathable pad- work OK under clothes too.
Men's Pro Bike Shorts for cycling comfort and bicycle riding |
These are good:
Men's Mary Jane Padded Bike Shorts - Six Panel Anatomical |
Originally Posted by Michael Novo
(Post 19026350)
Have you used these yourself? They seem to be a pretty good price too.
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Originally Posted by Drew Eckhardt
(Post 19026484)
They have a thin, squishy pad which is not what you want.
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Originally Posted by Michael Novo
(Post 19025223)
About two months ago I switched from a hybrid to my first road bike, Giant Defy. I swapped the seat out pretty quickly for an SMP Glider and have been pretty happy.
For riding I usually wear silky skin tight boxers and then a short pair of workout shorts over them. Now I'm looking to get some cycling shorts and just ride with them and no boxers. The thing is that I've been riding with no padding currently and have been fine. Technically I do have two layers though so it's a wee bit of padding. My guess is I'd be just as happy with little or no padding. An average ride is 40-50 miles now and I did my first century over the weekend and felt fine after. Suggestions on shorts or ever so slightly padded ones to look at? Other thoughts are welcome. |
Originally Posted by ltxi
(Post 19029149)
If all's good, why change? Better is often the mortal enemy of just fine as is/quite good enough.
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No. I've always worn bike shorts with a sweat absorbant liner patch , but not padded..
Like a Loaded Diaper. |
Originally Posted by fietsbob
(Post 19030255)
No. I've always worn bike shorts with a sweat absorbant liner patch , but not padded..
Like a Loaded Diaper. |
A fellow can Make analogies even though I refrained from any Child bearing relationships.
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Originally Posted by Michael Novo
(Post 19030107)
The comfort is fine and this is my last part in becoming a bit more aero. While it often is of less impact, while riding on the Chicago lakefront the winds can be a bit detrimental to rides.
Got it. |
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