How bad can they be?

[AckaDappa]

Hi.. I have just seen these shorts in sports direct.. (Wasn't in there looking for them)
I need to buy some padded shorts and I'm just wondering if these are worth buying?
I understand they are not going to be the best shorts but may be worth buying to to try them at least?

Here's the link...
http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-cycling-padded-shorts-mens-636185

 

[Ian193]

I used to have these there ok for short trips. I now use bib shorts which are far more comfortable admittedly they are more £££

 

[screenman]

Cheap enough but I would not be comfortable in them, bibbed for me.

 

[AckaDappa]

I used to have these there ok for short trips. I now use bib shorts which are far more comfortable admittedly they are more £££

They do bib shorts too

http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-pure-bib-short-mens-636175?colcode=63617548

 

[vickster]

No they're imo utter rubbish (no padding at all to speak of), go to Decathlon or Wiggle etc

 

[si_c]

At 6 quid worth a try, if they're *hite at least you'll know more about what you want and why.

 

[vickster]

Might as well not bother, the padding is so thin...or just use a panty liner, no great difference and even cheaper

To the OP, why do you need to buy padded shorts? Discomfort...if so get something with some proper well fitting padding...and check your saddle is the right width, shape and at the right angle / position too

 

[Drago]

Bought a set of Sports Direct cycling tights a while back. The padding is somewhere south of an edition of Ecyclopaedia Britannica rammed down your Y fronts for comfort.

 

[AckaDappa]

It was advised by a colleague to get padded shorts etc for long rides.

 

[vickster]

Are you uncomfortable on the long rides, there's no obligation to wear them even if the pros (and lots of cyclists) do

£6 from MF, don't waste your cash if buying for long rides

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-308030-cycling-shorts/N-146384-gender~men's

 

[AckaDappa]

To be honest I haven't done a long ride yet on my new bike. So will try a few times without. I remember I used to get very sore thighs from rubbing when I used to cycle a lot. Will normal cycling shorts help with that?

 

[vickster]

To be honest I haven't done a long ride yet on my new bike. So will try a few times without. I remember I used to get very sore thighs from rubbing when I used to cycle a lot. Will normal cycling shorts help with that?

Maybe but that sounds like the saddle is the wrong shape for your thighs, tight lycra might help hold things in a bit and the rubbing will be against the fabric not your legs, especilaly if you are on the larger size.
Also, if you do get some, wear commando, pant seams will rub

 

[AckaDappa]

I have big thighs. Always have done. In 5'9" and weight about 105kgs.
I used to do a fair bit of weight training so its not all fat.....

There was once a thing on the radio (before the rugby world cup I believe) and they were measuring the players thighs.. And I thought.. Why not measure mine and compare! Mine were 1.5 inches larger than the biggest players lol.. Hence the rubbing...
Thanks for the tip.

 

[vickster]

You could try these, posted in the bargain thread

http://www.polaris-bikewear.co.uk/Pursuit-Road-Cycling-Bib-Shorts-p/pol01-4020-p.htm

Go up to XXL, there's a size guide

 

[AckaDappa]

You could try these, posted in the bargain thread

http://www.polaris-bikewear.co.uk/Pursuit-Road-Cycling-Bib-Shorts-p/pol01-4020-p.htm

Go up to XXL, there's a size guide

Thanks