embarassing question

[morsecode]

So I was reading this article on "The Quest for the Perfect Saddle"
http://proshop2.trainright.com/oln/d...articleID=1693

And I saw this: "Underwear should not be worn beneath cycling shorts, as it causes chafing."

This is inconcievable to me... am I just being stubborn? it is really important not to wear underwear?

[OK, I'm a newbie. I have some lovely Pearl Izumi shorts, very comfy. I haven't had any chafing problems. My saddle problems really just boil down to numbness]

[Brandy]

I can't imagine wearing underwear with my shorts!

[DeniseGoldberg]

This is inconcievable to me... am I just being stubborn? it is really important not to wear underwear?

You should do what feels right to you - but frankly, I can't imagine wearing underwear with my bike shorts. They are designed to be worn without underwear, and they are very comfortable that way. And yes, I do wash my shorts after every use - but I'd do that with or without underwear.

There are some gals here who are more comfortable wearing underwear with their shorts, but I suspect that most of us don't.

--- Denise

[im4smiley]

nope...no undies under my shorts!

[Kitsune06]

Me- no undies under my shorts. I did this for a little while until my 'lines' were noticed and I was corrected. Much more comfortable.
DPITA- At my suggestion put on my shorts and stood there in abject horror, looked at me and said "But... they feel like diapers!"
No shorts for DPITA...

[KnottedYet]

No undies, and very happy about it! So comfy!

(and in lycra my butt looks much better *without* the undie lines!)

If you just don't want to go out in one layer of fabric, try wearing your shorts as though they were underwear (like boxer-briefs) and put capris or baggy shorts on over them.

One of my favorite things to wear on my bike is my Terry Commuter Skort. It's bike shorts with a wrap skirt over them. Nobody gets to see anything I don't feel like showing, and I'm very comfy on the bike. (no undies)

Edit: in fact, that's it in my avatar picture! http://www.terrybicycles.com/product...arel&sc=Skorts

[Quillfred]

Me- no undies under my shorts. I did this for a little while until my 'lines' were noticed and I was corrected. Much more comfortable.
DPITA- At my suggestion put on my shorts and stood there in abject horror, looked at me and said "But... they feel like diapers!"
No shorts for DPITA...

They don't earn the title DPITA easily.

Quillfred - no u's

[Tuckervill]

Edit: in fact, that's it in my avatar picture! http://www.terrybicycles.com/product...arel&sc=Skorts

But oh how I hate those colors. Why can't they have black? Or Navy or some other solid but flattering color?

Karen

edit: my bad...they do have solid colors--just not on that original link.. :::slinking away::::

[Grog]

No undies.

Make a "search" in the forum for the words "underwear" or "commando" to unearth about 1000 posts on this subject.

[eclectic]

So I was reading this article on "The Quest for the Perfect Saddle"
http://proshop2.trainright.com/oln/d...articleID=1693

And I saw this: "Underwear should not be worn beneath cycling shorts, as it causes chafing."

This is inconcievable to me... am I just being stubborn? it is really important not to wear underwear?

[OK, I'm a newbie. I have some lovely Pearl Izumi shorts, very comfy. I haven't had any chafing problems. My saddle problems really just boil down to numbness]

I too was a hold out, bought my first pair of shorts 4 summers ago. Finally went commando a month ago

First was wearing Victoria Secret French cut, then tried a thong (that lasted 3 rides)

Finally took the plunge and went commando.

WOW wish I hadn't waited so long

GO FOR IT ! ! !

[morsecode]

I guess I should give it a try

[Thistle]

I guess I should give it a try

Hey morsecode, i have been riding just under a year, and i finally gave it a go for the first time last saturday. I'm converted. It's weird before you get on the bike, but once you're on it..... it's fine... you'll totally forget

[spokewench]

Why would anyone wear undies under bike shorts?

[cherinyc]

Who would ever wear undies under their bike shorts?

anyone who had their introductory experience to a chamois - feel like your sitting on razor blades after 1/2 of a spin class - that's who.

I tried to eeeaaaaassssseeee my way to "real" bike shorts by getting a couple pairs of the women's REI boxer brief padded liners. I figured the chamois was there to act as the lining does in my underwear.
About 30 minutes into my first spin class, I thought my crotch was en fuego!!!! That really scared me about going without undies.
I have since upgraded to the real deal, and will wear undies....under...for short rides depending, but I do believe it works for some and not others.
The bad chamois experience has really inhibited me from buying shorts online until I can really see them in person first. Probably why I still only have 1 pair.
Also - I now own 2 pairs of these REI liners that I want to burn. I know they have a 100% guarantee policy, but I feel funny about returning them.

[snapdragen]

Ooh cheri, sounds like you got a bad chamois. I had a pair of older shebeest knickers that cut the heck out of my bum - wasn't that fun trying to bandage! A good chamois should not hurt in any way - if you feel like your getting cut, or sitting on razor blades - throw 'em out!