Cyclists! Padded cycle shorts

[CircleFaust]

padded as in the bum area i only found out that these existed recently.

what are the decent brands.
are there two types? the figure hugging ones and more conventional 'baggy' shorts?

i'd appreciate some links for both types if poss

ta

 

[SamuraiTortoise]

Here's a few: all pretty good really, a lot is down to personal pref.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/CategoryProducts.aspx?categoryName=Shorts - Baggy&cat=Cycle

 

[weescott]

I have Endura shorts ATM. They are ok but nowhere near as comfy as Pearl Izumi, also half the price. Both baggy, the Endura have removable lycra inners, the PI an inner mesh layer.

 

[sneakyd]

I have a pair of the Berghaus ones from wiggle and they're great. £18 I think.

 

[collisster]

I got some bargain undershorts. madison they are called. 14 pounds the rest in the shop were 40 pounds + and the cheapies fit best

 

[SoliD]

I got a couple of pairs of these, were like 8quid when i got em and just combine with a pair of 3/4 lengths perfect for riding in all conditions.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360021960&N=dhb Padded Under Shorts

 

[squiffy]

Assos are supposed to be the best, but with a price to match.

 

[alexthecheese]

I think I might invest in a pair of these. I got off the cycling machine at the gym the other day and my nads were almost completely numb. Not a good feeling I tell ya.

 

[CircleFaust]

I have Endura shorts ATM. They are ok but nowhere near as comfy as Pearl Izumi, also half the price. Both baggy, the Endura have removable lycra inners, the PI an inner mesh layer.

would these be the ones with the pad and mesh?

 

[squiffy]

You don't want baggy shorts...rubbing and rashes. Stick to lycra.

 

[weescott]

would these be the ones with the pad and mesh?

No, the ones I had (about 3-4 years ago) cost 80 quid Damn good though.

You don't want baggy shorts...rubbing and rashes. Stick to lycra.

rubbish. Been riding with baggy shorts for years with no problems. Even 5hr rides.

 

[CircleFaust]

i got a pair of altura summit from a local shop (buying online can be dodgy with clothes, getting the right fit and that)

they are an italian make (well the removable liner is anyway), very well made. the padded area felt a little strange on my first cycle but i guess it'll take a few rides to mould to my bum shape

ta

 

[eddiemcgarrigle]

I've got Endura Humvees and I find them extremely comfy. The removable liner is a bonus too.

 

[MikeHunt79]

I've gotta pair of baggy oakley ones somewhere... They are great as they have unzippable air vents to keep yer legs cool. You gotta go commando for them to work tho.

 

[PhilthyPhil]

Assos are the best shorts you can get imo... not cheap though.

 

[PlatinumFX]

I have a pair of Endura FS260's for the road and Altura Ascent baggies (with supplmental liner lycra shorts inc. chamois) for the mountain. Or modest hill here in Cambridgeshire LOL.

Both serve their purpose well, particularly the Endura's. Extremely comfortable on intermediate distances but the saddle / bike fit is of course a factor. I wouldn't ever wear them for mountain biking (atleast as the outer most layer) as they rip easily. A minor crash could ruin a £45 pair of shorts plus make for an embarrassing ride home.

 

[CircleFaust]

I've gotta pair of baggy oakley ones somewhere... They are great as they have unzippable air vents to keep yer legs cool. You gotta go commando for them to work tho.

would most people go commando then? i think it would be a lot more comfortable

 

[squiffy]

You don't wear anything under padded cycling shorts, unless you like rubbing rash.

 

[PhilthyPhil]

You don't wear anything under padded cycling shorts, unless you like rubbing rash.

True. A good chamois cream will help as well, especially for longer rides.