Cycling short advice

[Scotchlovingcylist]

Agree with those that say generic sports shorts are fine. I use some Adidas shirts for anything up to 10 miles without any issues.
I do have some decathlon shorts (rock rider I think) with a built in pad that are very comfy though for anything longer on the mtb or a full day out somewhere.
Another Decathlon vote here.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The very cheapest will have a thin pad, maybe go up a rung or two eg
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-bibless-cycling-shorts-rc100/_/R-p-332673?mc=8644185&c=BLACK

It’s only 50 mins, you don’t need cycle specific shorts, any old shorts with some stretch , and underwear will do the job.

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

For a ride of only 50mins, I wouldn't even bother putting padded shorts on. If I'm going to be on the saddle for more than 2 or 3 hours, then yes, but never for less.

Thats what I thought but I've really been feeling it after the 2nd 3rd day on the trot. Think I'm just nesh after the couple year break I've had to be fair 😂

 

[rivers]

If you want to wear shorts for your 50 minute commute- do it. My commute is only 6.5 miles each way, and I still get my cycling kit on. It's just more comfortable.

 

[MichaelW2]

Is your ride 2x50mins or 2x 25mins.

I only reach for bike shorts for rides of 1hr or longer.
For daily commuting you need a clean pair of shorts every day.

 

[chris-suffolk]

Problem with going cheap, is you probably end up buying multiple pairs over time, where-as buying better quality will require only buying once, being cheaper in the long run.

Just worn a pair of Assos bib shorts out after 7 years. Yes they were £100, but that's only £15 per year, so the cheap shorts have to last at least a year. And the Assos are really comfortable, and have been throughout their life, which you may or may not get by going cheap.

 

[vickster]

He does say funds are low so may not actually have access to £100 for shorts (although I agree with the principle, I tend to buy branded higher quality shorts when heavily reduced online, eg £100 RRP to £50 or less)

 

[chris-suffolk]

Take a look here, some seriously discounted stuff on occassion. No link to them other than being a customer.

Bikezaar

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Is your ride 2x50mins or 2x 25mins.

I only reach for bike shorts for rides of 1hr or longer.
For daily commuting you need a clean pair of shorts every day.

It's 50 minutes there and 50 minutes back give or take when the winds bad or I've had a 12hr from hell shift sometimes an hour. Only 13 miles each way depending on route but hilly my side barnsley until I hit doncaster

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Problem with going cheap, is you probably end up buying multiple pairs over time, where-as buying better quality will require only buying once, being cheaper in the long run.

Just worn a pair of Assos bib shorts out after 7 years. Yes they were £100, but that's only £15 per year, so the cheap shorts have to last at least a year. And the Assos are really comfortable, and have been throughout their life, which you may or may not get by going cheap.

I agree with you but funds are low we lost night shifts during the whole lockdown and there's no sign of them coming back so my income has taken a hit. At the minute I'm riding 3 times to work one week 4 the other following my rota so it's not all the time but agree with you on the quality side of things and durability.