Padding in Cycling Shorts

[dst87]

Padded shorts are the only bit of cycling gear that I will spend good money on. The best fit for me are from Specialized. I find them essential for anything over 10 - 15 miles or so. For under that, I have some Aldi cycling boxer shorts worn under normal shorts/ jeans/ leggings. Finding a saddle you like also helps though this can be quite trial and error

I think I probably will invest in some decent cycling shorts in the future. At the moment I'm still getting used to cycling and am also losing weight consistently for the first time ever, so I don't want to spend a fortune on something that won't last!

 

[Julia9054]

Just remember to wear your cycling shorts without underwear. They are designed to go next to the skin and this will make a huge difference to your comfort.

 

[LeonBlack]

Heya, as a nooby I would be unsure too.. Being padded shorts they're likely going to feel a little weird as you've never worn something like that before.... And now you've tested them out and there is no bum damage they seem to work! Hurrah yes?

Plus me being a girl (who I assume people think have ample bottoms..) I was sore after a less than 5 minute jolly cycling around the car park! And I do have an ample bottom which I thought would be cushion enough! Do the ladies wear padded shorts?? I don't need my bottom looking any bigger tbh..! (Sorry to hijack!)

The good thing about wearing big padded shorts, making you look bigger; is that you also get to wear a helmet and sunglasses, so nobody can see who you are.

I buy quite a bit of clothing from Planet X and so far it's mostly been excellent. I got a paid of their 365 bib shorts for £20 (or 25) and they are really comfy.