How bad can they be?

[mjr]

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

Yep, sounds like the saddle is probably too triangular and a more T shape one is needed. Padding doesn't cover the thighs, so seems unlikely to help, but the Lycra corset effect might... up to a point. If it's holding you in, the seams will probably cut into you on a long ride... but I'm biased against padding because it's been no better at best for me and sometimes much worse

I know someone who has worn muddy fox padded tights. They were OK but the pad is definitely flat, fairly thin and unsculptured and they don't last for long.

 

[Banjo]

Dhb shorts are not horribly expensive and much better quality than sports direct stuff.

 

[AndyRM]

Dhb shorts are not horribly expensive and much better quality than sports direct stuff.

Beat me to it! Swerve the Sports Direct stuff, it's rubbish.

Dhb stuff is quality for how cheap it is

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Dhb shorts are not horribly expensive and much better quality than sports direct stuff.

Beat me to it! Swerve the Sports Direct stuff, it's rubbish.

Dhb stuff is quality for how cheap it is

When did you last buy some DHB stuff? The Aeron shorts that I was buying for £20 last year are now £60!

 

[AckaDappa]

When did you last buy some DHB stuff? The Aeron shorts that I was buying for £20 last year are now £60!

Yeah just been looking through and dont seems overly cheap.. The bib shorts linked previously seems good though.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Yeah just been looking through and dont seems overly cheap.. The bib shorts linked previously seems good though.

They are miles better than the sports direct stuff though. I started off with muddyfox, didn't stick with them for long though.

 

[AndyRM]

When did you last buy some DHB stuff? The Aeron shorts that I was buying for £20 last year are now £60!

Ooft, that is a lot! I just use the "Classic" ones which are £45. Last pair I bought was £35 I think, around 18 months ago.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Ooft, that is a lot! I just use the "Classic" ones which are £45. Last pair I bought was £35 I think, around 18 months ago.

I'm thinking of going to the classics, though the "DHB shorts" are £20 and look identical to the classic. I keep waiting for them to do a 50% off on the Aeron but they haven't reduced them for age.

 

[AndyRM]

I'm thinking of going to the classics, though the "DHB shorts" are £20 and look identical to the classic. I keep waiting for them to do a 50% off on the Aeron but they haven't reduced them for age.

I would happily recommend them!

 

[AckaDappa]

They are miles better than the sports direct stuff though. I started off with muddyfox, didn't stick with them for long though.

Sorry I meant these linked shorts..

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

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Sorry I meant these linked shorts..

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

Got you. I've never had any polaris stuff so can't comment.

 

[si_c]

Just to reiterate what's been said above, you don't need padded shorts if your saddle fits you and is comfortable. I regularly do 65+ miles in jeans.

 

[vickster]

Sorry I meant these linked shorts..

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

http://road.cc/content/review/87957-polaris-pursuit-bib-shorts

 

[AckaDappa]

http://road.cc/content/review/87957-polaris-pursuit-bib-shorts

Good reviews too. Nice.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

I used Polaris shorts for years. They were well put together and comfortable.