Do you really need padded shorts?

[GuyBoden]

I rode non padded shorts during the 1980's and onwards without a problem, but I wear padded shorts today, but do I really need them?

When I have a new saddle, I prefer to test ride the bike without padded shorts, so I can better feel that the saddle is in the correct position, I can feel the position of my sit bones and everything else.

 

[S-Express]

 

[Fab Foodie]

Wear what you like. Sometim s I do, sometimes I don't, depends which bike, how far etc.

 

[vickster]

I guess it depends if you are planning to father any (more) children

 

[Cycleops]

Never used 'em so can't comment.

 

[Slick]

I couldn't do without em to be honest.

 

[r04DiE]

Do you really need padded shorts?

No, but my arse does.

 

[Old jon]

Nope

 

[snorri]

Tried them once but discovered it's a bit congested down there, no space available for padding.

 

[e-rider]

if you are lightweight then I think you will survive without - fat bastards might benefit from using them

 

[Triple3]

I guess it depends if you are planning to father any (more) children

Maybe not so .........
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/sci...ause-infertility-British-scientists-find.html

 

[NorthernDave]

I honestly couldn't do without them.

 

[Slick]

Haha, its because ive no natural padding down there that I reckon I need them.

 

[Ian H]

Some do, some don't. I like a thin pad. It's only important beyond 40 miles or so.

 

[briantrumpet]

if you are lightweight then I think you will survive without - fat bastards might benefit from using them

Hmm, I haven't got much natural padding, being fairly 'lightweight'...