New to padded shorts

[Spud Murphy]

Hi all, i have just purchased my first pair of padded shorts. Has anyone got any sugestiins / tips that might help me on their use / care of?

 

[Bazzer]

Follow washing instructions.
Don't wear underwear with them
Wash after a long ride
You might need to use sudocreme to ease or prevent sweat rashes.
I'm sure others will shortly be along with other suggestions.

 

[Spud Murphy]

Many thak's for that

 

[numbnuts]

Buy a second pair and then a third and then........

 

[Spud Murphy]

Yes indeed... once i know they will suit me as i am some what of an unusual shape. i have always worn normal shorts but am now finding i suffer from achey ball syndrom even when driving my car for more than an hour. Please keep the suggestions coming.

 

[welsh dragon]

Bazzer pretty much summed it up.

 

[Spud Murphy]

Many thanks Welsh Dragon. Someone suggested i use talc to help put them on. Does anyone else do this?

 

[RoubaixCube]

Wash it with halo sports wash - - available from wiggle

 

[vickster]

Many thanks Welsh Dragon. Someone suggested i use talc to help put them on. Does anyone else do this?

No, that's for putting on new tyres!

Non bio washing liquid, 30 or 40deg, no fabric softener, hang out to dry. Do not put in tumble dryer unless teddy needs new cycling shorts!

 

[Bazzer]

Can't say I have ever thought about talc, or indeed found it necessary. A dry suit in one of my other pastimes, but the seals on that are way tighter than my cycling shorts and made of neoprene not lycra

 

[welsh dragon]

Many thanks Welsh Dragon. Someone suggested i use talc to help put them on. Does anyone else do this?

No. Don't use it. Cream is the best thing to use if you need to. I don't use any.

 

[Spud Murphy]

Thanks all. I will try with out anything and will work up from there. Many thanks for your time.

 

[steve50]

Your cycle shorts should pull on like any other pants or shorts, no lubricant required. For comfort and protection from sweat rash or saddle sores whilst riding use this, http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CPPht_CjxM4CFaIV0wod248P_g&gclsrc=aw.ds
I can vouch for the benefits of using a good chamois cream. Always apply the cream to your skin (buttocks & groin) not the shorts.

 

[Spud Murphy]

Many thanks Steve.

 

[jay clock]

Your cycle shorts should pull on like any other pants or shorts, no lubricant required. For comfort and protection from sweat rash or saddle sores whilst riding use this, http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CPPht_CjxM4CFaIV0wod248P_g&gclsrc=aw.ds
I can vouch for the benefits of using a good chamois cream. Always apply the cream to your skin (buttocks & groin) not the shorts.

I apply to the shorts when doing a long triathlon with a full kit change.. Otherwise I agree with applying to the Barse