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**beav** · 05-08-2010, 02:50 PM

I am not comfortable riding cherokee, but have yet to find the perfect undies for a long distance ride. I did the MS150 last year, and, let's just say, the chafing was intense. Any advice? Iam @5'10", so fit can sometimes be troublesome. I'm hoping to find a solution before this year's 150

**Tri Girl** · 05-08-2010, 02:53 PM

I'm afraid you will have chafing issues unless you go underwear-less.
You could always buy a liner with a chamois in it and wear that underneath some baggier shorts/capris. I wonder if you can't find some boy shorts that are made for working out that you could wear?

What about riding panty-less bothers you?

**loopybunny** · 05-08-2010, 03:19 PM

It seems a bit strange at first, but with proper padded cycling shorts, you won't even notice you're not wearing undies since they fit close to the skin.

As far as I know, most chamois pads out there also have antibacterial qualities which will help prevent infections on top of just general riding comfort.

It took me about a month to warm up to the idea, but once I did I've never thought about it being weird.

**TsPoet** · 05-08-2010, 03:24 PM

I ride a bent, so this could be completely irrelevent, and your previous respondents are probably right on but...
long boy cut shorts work for me. For me, the chafing comes form the spandex parts. The shorter more girlie boy-cut shorts are no help to me as the legs roll up on them.
I buy these practically in bulk when I can find them
http://www.rei.com/product/772410

Another idea along the same line might be underwear with the chamois, then you could wear jogging shorts over them and still get what you need, but no chafing?
http://www.rei.com/product/794385

**TrekTheKaty** · 05-08-2010, 04:35 PM

The point of bicycle shorts is that they are "seamless" and tight so there is no rubbing. Underwear is fine, UNTIL it causes chafing. I believe REI carries "bicycle underwear" that is designed to be worn under normal clothes. Maybe that would be more your speed.

**Zen** · 05-08-2010, 06:58 PM

I haven't worn underwear since 1974.
Nothing should get between you and your chamois.

**zoom-zoom** · 05-08-2010, 07:02 PM

I don't wear undies for any activity involving repetitive motion "down there"...not running, not biking, not nookie...

Seriously, get over the commando-phobia. You will be SO much happier. I ran for a year or two and tried every "sport" panty out there. They all gave me bloody welts. I cannot imaging biking with any sort of seams near my privates, bottom, or thighs. OW!

**TsPoet** · 05-08-2010, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Zen

Nothing should get between you and your chamois.

Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.

**Catrin** · 05-08-2010, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by TsPoet

Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.

heheh, yep

I thought that I would have problems going commando, and I was a little self-conscious the first time I wore bike shorts to spinning class, but not after that. I have no choice but to wear them there

**OakLeaf** · 05-09-2010, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by TsPoet

Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.

Put it on a TE jersey!

**Crankin** · 05-09-2010, 04:36 AM

Underwear should be banned.
Seriously, I hate it and don't wear it for any sports activity.

**redrhodie** · 05-09-2010, 05:11 AM

But, if you must, how about Ibex underwear? It's Merino wool, wicks moisture, is very comfortable. That would be my first choice to ride in, over cotton or a synthetic, which would hold moisture and probably contribute to chafing.

https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/produc...womens-balance

**Skierchickie** · 05-09-2010, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by redrhodie

But, if you must, how about Ibex underwear? It's Merino wool, wicks moisture, is very comfortable. That would be my first choice to ride in, over cotton or a synthetic, which would hold moisture and probably contribute to chafing.

https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/produc...womens-balance

From my own personal Ibex bra experience, wool holds water like crazy (although not quite as bad as Patagonia bras)! And is kinda stretchy - I wonder if it might gap & sag & cause more chafing. Never had their undies, so I don't know what they're like - maybe it's a blend with something more form-holding and wicking than the bras?

**lph** · 05-09-2010, 05:42 AM

Truly, I think the solution is to either wear biking liners, or view shorts with chamois as underwear, and wear something thin and loose over them if you prefer. I used to wear underwear under bike shorts without trouble, but once I upped my distances and tried without, there was no going back. Chafing can kill the joy of biking.

**redrhodie** · 05-09-2010, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Skierchickie

From my own personal Ibex bra experience, wool holds water like crazy (although not quite as bad as Patagonia bras)! And is kinda stretchy - I wonder if it might gap & sag & cause more chafing. Never had their undies, so I don't know what they're like - maybe it's a blend with something more form-holding and wicking than the bras?

No, it's the same material. I have (and love) the briefs. I haven't had an issue with the bras holding water, though. For me, they're much better cotton sports bras for sweat. I don't even have to change out of them when I get to work. But, I haven't worn them in really hot weather, yet. Maybe that will be when it becomes an issue. I can imagine they might get heavy if they were really drenched.

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