After perusing this whole thread with insight on the cream stuff, I'm gettin' an inferiority complex.. I've been cycling for so many years on some long rides.
Still no padded cycling shorts nor chamois creme.
I actually feel less motivated now after reading all this stuff. Ok, so I'm a padded shorts hillbilly.
It all depends on the type of bike you ride. When I ride my commuter bike I wear normal shorts. On my racing bike: bibs!!!!
Went home and looked at my shorts and realized I had to correct what I said earlier - PI's good shorts are the Microsensors, the diaper shorts are their Ultrasensors.