I'm fairly new to biking and loving it (and anxiously awaiting the 15th, the pick-up day for my very first road bike!)!

I am overweight - losing - but still have a significant amount to lose. I'm still in plus size clothing and while I don't want to spend a ton of money I still need something to ride in.

I have two pair of regular bike shorts - one is much more comfy than the other. However, I still wear some other shorts over them.

I ordered a pair of short from TE. I just received them! They are apparently MTB shorts - the kind with the baggy shorts with the lycra padded thing built in.

ALL that being said: Will they provide significant comfort while on long road rides?

Thanks for any insight!