Thickest padded shorts!

[mikeIow]

I'm wondering what shorts folk have that are particularly well padded for a few long days cycling.
I'm not a regular "big" cyclist - rides tend to be an hour or two - but I do have a Lon2Paris coming up, and was considering investing in some better shorts than the ones I have. I suspect it could be money well spent - I do tend to feel the pain.....I'm 6' but a somewhat overchunky 95kg :-(

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-pro-cycling-short/ seem to get fairly good reviews and specifically suggest they are for longer rides.....also wondering if any of the Evans cycles ones are any good.....or other mail-order cycle stores!

Look forward to any ideas!
thanks

 

[Kies]

I just bought the dhb ones and they are excellent. Go for it.

 

[derrick]

It's quality not quantity, the best pad i have tried is the Castelli Progetto X2 Air chamois The endura are not to bad, would like to try some assos and see what all the fuss is about.

 

[format]

The best shorts I've ever worn are Pactimo's 'pro-level' bibshorts. Not sure how easy they are to get here in the UK, and they'll set you back around £100 or so, but so, so worth it. I thought my dhb Aeron Pro bibs were comfortable, the Pactimo's are so good that I won't wear the dhb on anything longer than 60k!

 

[TissoT]

Assos ... expensive I know , but the comfort is there and they do last a long time !

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Assos ... expensive I know , but the comfort is there and they do last a long time !

Indeed, they have a reputation for being comfortable. T FI. Mille for long rides but I find other models very comfortable too.

I've never had a pair of DHB's but people that wear Assos say the Assos are in a different league.

 

[GetAGrip]

I was a DHB fan, but now favour Endura pro. I find the quality of pad better, plus the padding is only where it's needed most. Not that much difference in price either.

 

[mikeIow]

Thanks for the suggestions so far....although to the "padding is only where it's needed most" - I reckon I need it everywhere, & the thicker the better
Not sure I am 'pro' enough to wear bib shorts....
I may head to a LBS to see what they may have in stock...otherwise I am at the vagaries of mail order!
cheers!

 

[format]

Thanks for the suggestions so far....although to the "padding is only where it's needed most" - I reckon I need it everywhere, & the thicker the better
Not sure I am 'pro' enough to wear bib shorts....
I may head to a LBS to see what they may have in stock...otherwise I am at the vagaries of mail order!
cheers!

Bibshorts are so much more comfortable though! Once you've got a jersey on over the top they look the same as a pair of shorts anyway.

 

[Matt-g]

Why not consider a new seat with gel padding. I got one from Specialized from my local bike shop for about £40 which included a sit bones fitment! I now always have padding and can dispense with expensive cycling shorts.

 

[jayonabike]

Rapha Pro Team. Not cheap but the comfiest shorts I've ever worn.