Does anyone still wear underwear under their padded clothes?

[cuberider]

Never wear undies myself and don't use cream either, but do what works best for you.

 

[ayceejay]

On days when I am feeling really racy I wear the cool Giro d'Italia pink briefs over the Lycra, I had a white van man drive in the ditch last time - works for me

 

[AndyRM]

Sounds like an issue with the fit of your shorts or saddle. Padded shorts are designed to be worn with nothing under them.

That said, if underwear works and you've not got the cash to explore alternatives then do what works.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

errmm...if you chafe without undercrackers then wear them...if you don't, then don't...there is no accepted wisdom on this (much like helmets)....do what works for you, not what the velomunari say!

Exactly. I had the same problem as the OP, particularly in wet weather because it increased the friction, so I switched back to wearing underwear, but being very choosy about the underwear. I'm currently using seam-free underwear, and although I still get occasional saddle sores, they're manageable.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I wear cotton boxers under padded shorts, i'd feel a bit exposed without them. I'm not a sweaty type so it's comfy enough for me.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

At the end of the day, do what works for you. I ride in boxers (sometimes briefs) with normal unpadded leisure shorts made from denim or lighter man made materials and rarely have any discomfort. I ride like this even on rides over 100 miles. All commonly accepted conventional wisdom suggests I should be in crippling agony but it just doesn't happen.

Another one here who's unpadded with underwear, in 40 plus years of cycling I've always worn underwear, these days I wear ordinary cotton boxers for commuting, on longer rides I use bamboo sports trunks, under snug fitting running shorts or Altura summer or winter cruiser tights. As others have said just do what works for you.

 

[Crankarm]

Is the OP wearing them round the right way i.e. not back to front??????

Lidl are not exactly a premium or quality brand more like cheap and cheerful so I can't imagine much engineering/technology/quality materials has gone into producing them. At the very least you need to get some padded shorts from Decathlon which are good value or spend a little more to buy something like Endura Pro bib tights or shorts. If you really want to break the bank then try Assoss bib tights/shorts which by all accounts are like wearing a nappy.

Re the chaffing sores. What ever you wear or don't wear, you need to keep yourself meticulously clean and use Savlon cream if you are starting to feel sore. You can even apply it if you aren't. Go for a large tube. I have never worn underwear between my cycling shorts and me. I can't think of anything more likely to cause discomfort ………….. but each to their own.

 

[Archie_tect]

Of course I wear underwear... are you completely mad?

 

[Colin B]

OK this chamois stuff what the hell is it ? I mean I know it stops sores and stuff , but how do you apply it ? Is it rubbed onto the pad or do you slop it all over your nuts .Honestly although I'm laughing hysterically I'm serious too oh and is there a certain distance of ride you have to do before you say OK let's break out the lotion and lube up these bad boys .

 

[ColinJ]

I discovered that my 3/4 length bibs were wearing a bit thin so on my last ride I wore a pair of bibshorts underneath to avoid getting arrested for indecent exposure. Double padding was definitely not as comfortable as one lot!

 

[Cubist]

OK this chamois stuff what the hell is it ? I mean I know it stops sores and stuff , but how do you apply it ? Is it rubbed onto the pad or do you slop it all over your nuts .Honestly although I'm laughing hysterically I'm serious too oh and is there a certain distance of ride you have to do before you say OK let's break out the lotion and lube up these bad boys .

A couple of fingers' worth scooped out of the jar and slathered generously between the twins and the bullseye, preferably straight out of the shower, and your MTB friend may have had a point about the smooth thing.....

This stuff is pretty specific about where it will help.

http://www.nads.com/mens_handsfree_creme

 

[Globalti]

You spent £25-£40 on bib shorts? Sorry but they must be garbage; you need to spend at least double that to get anything half decent nowadays. The best dhb bibs are about £80.

The pad should be quite thin and stiff enough that it doesn't wrinkle up; if it's got gel in it or it's squidgy and it can fold and wrinkle, throw the shorts away.

 

[nazzurro19]

my shorts were £8 and there awesome quality and have really nice padding

 

[robgul]

Nobody has mentioned padded UNDERshorts .... they work for me (DHB brand) - undershorts with thinnish padding and outer shorts with slightly thicker padding.

Rob

 

[hopless500]

Yep!