I say Go For It! And, consider a great kilt for a manly, over the shorts look. Utilikilts makes great ones! I bought one for a cyclist boyfriend, once, and he looked really great in it.
Remember ladies...I'm a Scotswoman...and can vouch that Scotsmen go commando under their kilts
There are a lot of unwanted, unloved bikes out there - go on give a bike a good home