Anyone have recommendations for some good padded cycling shorts?

I generally wear them so that the pad is on my ass. They don't work as well if you put them on your head.

bibs>shorts

I got some Performance Century shorts and I love them, especially since I got them for $24.

I have a pair at home that I bought at REI last year, can't remember the brand...I'll update this post later - but, anyways, they tend to chafe certain sensitive areas, at least for me. Also, the grippy strip (or whatever it's called - the rubbery stuff that helps keep the shorts from riding up your thigh) along the inside seam at the knees is falling apart.

I picked up some Pearl Izumi Quest shorts and haven't had any problems or abnormal discomforts or wear since (purchased 3 months ago).

nice, these are good for long rides? my butt tends to hurt after about 30+ miles with no padding at all...so im looking to upgrade..

why are bibs better than shorts?

Bibs > Shorts

Even if they're Performance bike's in house brand.

EDIT: You replied before I posted this. Quick.

Bibs do a better job at holding the chamois where it's supposed to be. They don't move around, and are overall just more comfortable, especially in longer rides. I'll never go back to shorts, and all my friends that have made the switch won't either.

im looking for something thats good in warm weather...comfortable and functional. oh and reasonably priced..

I have never tried bibs, so I can't comment on them.

Also, most of my rides are less than about 2 hours, and I haven't done any long rides since I purchased the Pearl Izumi shorts - so I can't say much about that either. Once you start riding with padded shorts (or bibs), you'll never want to ride without them...at least that's my experience.

I should also add that I'm a 270lb clydesdale...and I wear basketball-type shorts over my bike shorts. I won't want to scar people too badly. There are certain things you just can't un-see. I don't want to be one of them.

Hence why I suggested bibs.

What's "reasonably priced" to you?

bibs for long rides
but i wear these most days (since i ride half the day inbetween being ****** around the city)
https://www.rei.com/product/794383/no...le-boxers-mens

thin chamois, but better than nothing.
fits under "skinny jeans" (as skinny as my large ass can fit in)

Ahhh...Novara. Those are the ones that cause the chafing of the nether regions for me...not that exact model/style, though.
I want to say they are these ones that cause the problems:
https://www.rei.com/product/809710/novara-forza-road-bike-shorts-mens

For me, at least. As usual, YMMV.

You sir, have just blown my mind.

In my experience:
- The thinner the chamois, the better.
- Bib are more comfortable than shorts, but a PITA when it is time to make a "pit stop".

The padding is really to prevent chafing. Youre sore from simply being on the saddle then you may need one that fits your ass better

It's worse for women.

There needs to be a bib that has a flap to #2 out of. But that would compromise performance and comfort. There is no solution to this problem. Tough it out. Hold it in. Don't listen to me.

I ordered some AGU liner shorts a couple weeks ago from Nashbar. Cheap. Haven't gotten to try them out yet though, as I got them mainly for rides of 40+ miles. I did try them on though, and I like that they are completely invisible under the 501 cutoffs that I ride in.

Well, if you are using a saddle with a large cutout, SMP has a solution: https://www.sellesmp.com/smp4bike/en/products/clothing

Haha.. check out the bottom of the page :

Those are some disturbing looking pictures.

I always enjoy the reactions when I post that link.

generally i find skinny people need bibs less YMMV

it is us muffin toppers that can't keep regular shorts from sliding down that need bibs more.

i am slightly less muffin toppy than i used to be and i do indeed now find my shorts ride down less.

maybe under 50 bucks...these are all great suggestions btw thx guys.