It seems a bit strange at first, but with proper padded cycling shorts, you won't even notice you're not wearing undies since they fit close to the skin.
As far as I know, most chamois pads out there also have antibacterial qualities which will help prevent infections on top of just general riding comfort.
It took me about a month to warm up to the idea, but once I did I've never thought about it being weird.
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05-08-2010, 02:19 PM #1
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05-08-2010, 02:24 PM #2
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I ride a bent, so this could be completely irrelevent, and your previous respondents are probably right on but...
long boy cut shorts work for me. For me, the chafing comes form the spandex parts. The shorter more girlie boy-cut shorts are no help to me as the legs roll up on them.
I buy these practically in bulk when I can find them
http://www.rei.com/product/772410
Another idea along the same line might be underwear with the chamois, then you could wear jogging shorts over them and still get what you need, but no chafing?
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05-08-2010, 03:35 PM #3
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The point of bicycle shorts is that they are "seamless" and tight so there is no rubbing. Underwear is fine, UNTIL it causes chafing. I believe REI carries "bicycle underwear" that is designed to be worn under normal clothes. Maybe that would be more your speed.
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05-08-2010, 05:58 PM #4
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I haven't worn underwear since 1974.
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05-08-2010, 06:02 PM #5
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I don't wear undies for any activity involving repetitive motion "down there"...not running, not biking, not nookie...
Seriously, get over the commando-phobia. You will be SO much happier. I ran for a year or two and tried every "sport" panty out there. They all gave me bloody welts. I cannot imaging biking with any sort of seams near my privates, bottom, or thighs. OW!
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05-08-2010, 06:40 PM #6
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Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.
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05-08-2010, 06:42 PM #7
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heheh, yep Originally Posted by TsPoet
I thought that I would have problems going commando, and I was a little self-conscious the first time I wore bike shorts to spinning class, but not after that. I have no choice but to wear them there
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05-09-2010, 02:06 AM #8
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Put it on a TE jersey! Originally Posted by TsPoet
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05-09-2010, 03:36 AM #9
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Underwear should be banned.
Seriously, I hate it and don't wear it for any sports activity.
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