so i got my first road bike a little less than 3 years ago, but due to a short cycling seasons (got my bike late in the summer), and life (planning a wedding, getting through comprehensive exams in grad school) getting in the way, this year is going to be my first "real" season for cycling.

so i've been looking around at bike shorts, and i have seen great variety in the amount of padding. what's everyone's opinions on how much to pad shorts? do they each have pros and cons?

thanks!
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