Shorts for touring

[Dwn]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've now read reviews where I can find them and there's a fair degree of scepticism about liners - certainly for all day use - that fits with my experience of the endura version.

The suggestion of carrying thin shorts (thanks @mudsticks) looks to be a winner. I tried it today with some old football shorts and they were easy to get over the bike shorts, even with shoes on. So, ideal for sightseeing while preventing trauma of my fellow tourists.

 

[mudsticks]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've now read reviews where I can find them and there's a fair degree of scepticism about liners - certainly for all day use - that fits with my experience of the endura version.

The suggestion of carrying thin shorts (thanks @mudsticks) looks to be a winner. I tried it today with some old football shorts and they were easy to get over the bike shorts, even with shoes on. So, ideal for sightseeing while preventing trauma of my fellow tourists.

Yebbut now, you'll be wearing football shorts.

That's just exchanging one crime against fashion, for another..

 

[Gunk]

Decathlon do a nice quality pair of thin shorts with zipped pockets. I wear them over my cycling shorts.

 

[Milkfloat]

Assos have some shorts that you can team up with their Rally liner. Half price at the moment
https://www.assos.com/h-rallycargoshorts-s7

 

[simongt]

Regular flatlock seam shorts of whatever style takes your fancy.... and a B.17.
Sorted - !

 

[mudsticks]

Regular flatlock seam shorts of whatever style takes your fancy.... and a B.17.
Sorted - !

Go on then what's a B.17 ??

Could it be a Brookes by any chance..

 

[mudsticks]

I'd recommend a dress, with shorts underneath.

And over-wide bars.

You get given loads of space

 

[Amac]

Being a bit of a shorty in height, I use

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ENDURA-Engineered-Padded-Boxer-XX-Large/dp/B00PHQ53NQ/ref=asc_df_B00PHQ53NQ/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345024850425&psc=1

under regular shorts, seems to work well, but I have never worn “proper” shorts

 

[simongt]

Could it be a Brookes by any chance..

Well guessed - !
And for the record, the C.17 is in my experience, definitely fit for purpose - !

 

[mudsticks]

Being a bit of a shorty in height, I use

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ENDURA-Engineered-Padded-Boxer-XX-Large/dp/B00PHQ53NQ/ref=asc_df_B00PHQ53NQ/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345024850425&psc=1

under regular shorts, seems to work well, but I have never worn “proper” shorts

I'm quite tall - but also favour "improper" shorts from time to time ...

Well guessed - !
And for the record, the C.17 is in my experience, definitely fit for purpose - !

My German visitor has a Brookes on her bike - i'm going to give it a try to see what all the fuss is about - will have to put the seat down a bit though - she has 36" legs !!

 

[Gravity Aided]

I use short liners, padded, with regular shorts or trousers. Easy to wash out, and dry quickly. I also use camping shorts made to dry quickly if on tour, so I'm not waiting for clothes to dry all the time. Back when, some cycling shorts and camping shorts had a way to attach terry cloth liners into them. Very convenient.