Unmentionables

[Zen]

I haven't worn underwear since 1974.
Nothing should get between you and your chamois.

[zoom-zoom]

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!

[TsPoet]

Nothing should get between you and your chamois.

Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.

[Catrin]

Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.

heheh, yep

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

[OakLeaf]

Sounds like that belongs on a T-shirt. I'd buy one.

Put it on a TE jersey!

[Crankin]

Underwear should be banned.
Seriously, I hate it and don't wear it for any sports activity.

[redrhodie]

But, if you must, how about Ibex underwear? It's Merino wool, wicks moisture, is very comfortable. That would be my first choice to ride in, over cotton or a synthetic, which would hold moisture and probably contribute to chafing.

https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/produc...womens-balance

[Skierchickie]

But, if you must, how about Ibex underwear? It's Merino wool, wicks moisture, is very comfortable. That would be my first choice to ride in, over cotton or a synthetic, which would hold moisture and probably contribute to chafing.

https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/produc...womens-balance

From my own personal Ibex bra experience, wool holds water like crazy (although not quite as bad as Patagonia bras)! And is kinda stretchy - I wonder if it might gap & sag & cause more chafing. Never had their undies, so I don't know what they're like - maybe it's a blend with something more form-holding and wicking than the bras?

[redrhodie]

From my own personal Ibex bra experience, wool holds water like crazy (although not quite as bad as Patagonia bras)! And is kinda stretchy - I wonder if it might gap & sag & cause more chafing. Never had their undies, so I don't know what they're like - maybe it's a blend with something more form-holding and wicking than the bras?

No, it's the same material. I have (and love) the briefs. I haven't had an issue with the bras holding water, though. For me, they're much better cotton sports bras for sweat. I don't even have to change out of them when I get to work. But, I haven't worn them in really hot weather, yet. Maybe that will be when it becomes an issue. I can imagine they might get heavy if they were really drenched.

[lph]

Truly, I think the solution is to either wear biking liners, or view shorts with chamois as underwear, and wear something thin and loose over them if you prefer. I used to wear underwear under bike shorts without trouble, but once I upped my distances and tried without, there was no going back. Chafing can kill the joy of biking.