Padded cycle shorts

[billy1561]

Am looking to buy some padded cycle shorts has anyone got any particular ones to recommend?
I am looking to spend maybe £20 on a pair but would stretch to £30 if they are particularly comfy.
Cheers.

 

[MontyVeda]

I can recommend putting the padding on yer saddle and wearing whatever pants/shorts you like

 

[colinr]

For that budget, I'd buy these.
For twice that budget, I'd buy the same (well, I'd buy the bibs but that's personal preference)

 

[Piemaster]

DHB earnley are ok in that price bracket. They also do bibshorts for a bit more.

Tip: Dark colours are less revealing than light ones.

 

[Falwheeler]

Just bought some of these http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/Products/179/speg-efusion-mkii-bib-shorts-with-coolmax-pad.aspx I'm a bit on the big size but they are a really good fit. I haven't worn them much yet but so far very pleased.

 

[ohnovino]

I've got these bib shorts for about £15, and the same supplier does normal shorts too. I'm more than happy with them, but I've never tried any of the really pricey cycling gear so maybe I don't know what I'm missing

 

[billy1561]

I've actually got the DHB Earnley on my wiggle wish list but was looking for someone who had used them for advice. Not sure about bib shorts just yet.

 

[guitarpete247]

I've got these bib shorts for about £15, and the same supplier does normal shorts too. I'm more than happy with them, but I've never tried any of the really pricey cycling gear so maybe I don't know what I'm missing

+1

Or go straight to their website. I've got a pair of these and a pair of normal shorts from them. Bib shorts mean they won't cut into you or ride down at the front if you've got the fuller figure like I have .

 

[ohnovino]

Bib shorts mean they won't cut into you or ride down at the front if you've got the fuller figure like I have .

Or leave your lower back exposed if you've got the lankier figure like I have

 

[StuartG]

Or you could wait till Spring and probably get some decent ones from Aldi or Lidl when they do their next cycling specials at silly prices.

 

[colinr]

The Aldi / Lidl shorts are absolute crap compared to the Shutt / DHB ones. Which is a shame because my Aldi soft shell jacket is brilliant.

I wear bibs to keep the breeze off my back and I'm far from lanky! They make toilet stops slightly more awkward though.

 

[billy1561]

Have been tempted with the DHB Earnleys as mentioned by Piemaster. Will see how they are and take it from there.
Cheers all

 

[rualexander]

I got a couple of pairs of Altura Stream Shorts last summer and did lejog on them in september, very good for the price, comfortable, still wearing them every week under my winter longs.

 

[PaulSecteur]

Sports diret have some Karimoe cycle shorts, I think they may even be on sale for about £80 now. Be carful if you buy them in store as they have padded and unpadded on the same rack.