Why no pockets in padded shorts?

[Dave7]

I can see the obvious (aero dynamics) etc. but surely the benefits of a pockets would outweigh any negatives....just for a handkerchief?
That's my moan for today done.....but every time I don my shorts it crosses my mind!

 

[Sittingduck]

Just use Jersey pockets

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I don't think I'd like having a side pocket full of keys, coins, etc, not for any aerodynamics considerations, simply because in the event of an off where the hip takes some of the impact, you risk gouging some painful holes into your upper thigh.

 

[srw]

Every pair of baggy shorts I've had has had a pocket - as has every cycling jersey!

 

[Friz]

just for a handkerchief?

Just snot in your gloves.

 

[lordloveaduck]

Couldn't they have a back pocket? like runners bottoms do.

 

[srw]

Couldn't they have a back pocket? like runners bottoms do.

Why? Cycling jerseys have pockets, which are convenient. Pockets in cycling shorts are very inconvenient because of the way you're sitting on the bike.

 

[Scruffmonster]

I can see the obvious (aero dynamics) etc. but surely the benefits of a pockets would outweigh any negatives....just for a handkerchief?
That's my moan for today done.....but every time I don my shorts it crosses my mind!

They have two enormous pockets. Both legs. Tuck a hanky under the elasticated leg, above the gripper strip and it has zero chance of coming out.

 

[ianrauk]

No need for pockets in padded shorts.

 

[Rob3rt]

Man up and wipe your snott on your glove or arm or better yet rocket that shoot to the ground!

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I was going to make a comment about using a 'Bangkok Hilton' style pocket, but it would be much too uncomfortable...

 

[youngoldbloke]

I make it a rule to have nothing hard - phone, keys, tools, coins - in jersey pockets. I know a chap whose cycling career was effectively ended when he landed on his mobile phone. Handkerchief goes in the jersey pocket. Pockets in shorts would just get in the way.

 

[GrasB]

As said, when falling you really don't want side pockets as that tends to be the main contact point with the ground. Pockets in your cycling top are much better.

 

[mr_hippo]

I have a couple of pairs of Santini bib shorts that have a pocket in the small of the back

 

[lordloveaduck]

Why? Cycling jerseys have pockets, which are convenient. Pockets in cycling shorts are very inconvenient because of the way you're sitting on the bike.

I use runners cothing as i find it more comftorble to ride in. I have also seen others use runners clothing.
It hasn't effected which bike i can ride or how i ride.