Do you really need padded shorts?

[Dogtrousers]

What the pro's do or don't do is of precious little relevance to most of us most of the time. Most of the time we lap it up in the belief that using pro-like kit will make us go faster, or perhaps just look cooler. I'm struggling to see how this would be true in either case here.

 

[S-Express]

And only on cyclechat do you get multiple people defending the marketing so vociferously and claiming hundreds of people ALL wear their correct sponsors' padding.

But we already knew many cycle sports fans are gullible - they believed Lance, Landis, ... heck, there's probably someone on here who'll defend Ricco!

"Correct sponsor's padding"??? What on earth are you talking about?

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Maybe you are buying the wrong one's.

Maybe I'm not,every one I have tried from a lot of brands have been uncomfortable,so the liner is the problem.I'm sure your taut buttocks need all the luvvin' they can
Life in the Fast Lane baby

Why not just buy unpadded shorts rather than paying for something you bin

I like the look of of the ones I buy,and most MTB shorts come with detachable liners.
The ones that don't make you look like a Tourist..
You Roadies have such sensitive little derriere's

 

[screenman]

First not a roadie here, I raced MTB for a lot of years and cross for even longer. Surely you are not a baggy shorts cyclist.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

First not a roadie here, I raced MTB for a lot of years and cross for even longer. Surely you are not a baggy shorts cyclist.

Not too baggy no,I don't like those.Cargo type yes.
Been a long time since I wore lycra old bean,the 90's in fact.
And why are we having a debate about shorts ?
I never said people shouldn't wear padded shorts,I just don't.
Crikey I even tried to make a joke about it,but even that's met with derision.
Enjoy your padded shorts,and maybe one day we will have a race

 

[briantrumpet]

Where I come from, 'arse' can mean your sphincter or your buttocks, or anywhere around that region - its usually easily worked out by considering the context. i.e. if you say:You'd be talking about your sphincter, but saying:Would be referring to your buttocks.

And if I tell someone that I felt a right arse, it's neither of the above, or I'd get in trouble.

 

[vickster]

Not too baggy no,I don't like those.Cargo type yes.
Been a long time since I wore lycra old bean,the 90's in fact.
And why are we having a debate about shorts ?
I never said people shouldn't wear padded shorts,I just don't.
Crikey I even tried to make a joke about it,but even that's met with derision.
Enjoy your padded shorts,and maybe one day we will have a race

Cos that's what this thread is about

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Cos that's what this thread is about

True,but it's been made out I am in the wrong for taking out the padding.
I like MTB shorts but unfortunately they come with a padded lycra short underneath.
Am I wrong to do that ?
Normal cargo shorts look exactly like normal cargo shorts and are the wrong material.ie not showerproof(DWR)
I don't think you or screenman are wrong for wanting to wear padded,if that makes you more comfortable

 

[Dogtrousers]

And if I tell someone that I felt a right arse, it's neither of the above, or I'd get in trouble.

Stop arsing about. This is a serious thread.

 

[Pale Rider]

Just to be clear.............

I think that diagram is a bit too clear.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Must be a slow day? Nothing on tv maybe?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

You Roadies have such sensitive little derriere's

You are cheeky lol but I think the reason is that road bikes have such narrow, unforgiving saddles by default.
Also the riding position, unless you have a strong core, makes you lean your soft bits on the saddle's nose.
Just remembered: another reason why I don't like proper cycling shorts is that the elastic hem digs into my chubby thighs.
If I get a bigger size, then the waist is too big!

 

[Pale Rider]

Must be a slow day? Nothing on tv maybe?

Only a pot plant.

(Old joke for those old enough to remember cathode ray tube televisions).

 

[Tin Pot]

Where I come from, 'arse' can mean your sphincter or your buttocks, or anywhere around that region - its usually easily worked out by considering the context. i.e. if you say:You'd be talking about your sphincter, but saying:Would be referring to your buttocks.

I agree, but when would you sit on your buttocks? In a chair? Yes, on a road bike? Never.

Okay maybe a sit up and beg, a Boris bike or some such, but not on a real roadie.

Its not you I'm having a poke at btw, this is a very frequently used statement - either people think their perineum is part of their arse, they're sitting wrong, or I am.

 

[smutchin]

You are cheeky lol but I think the reason is that road bikes have such narrow, unforgiving saddles by default.

Yeah, maybe, but you don't have to stick with the saddle that came with your bike if it's not a good fit or doesn't suit your riding position.