Originally Posted by
Antaresia
question: how long does a ride need to be before you decide to put on the padded cycle shorts?
1 km
I used to ride without, but once I started riding regularly and for longer distances, I started having chafing problems. Tried padded shorts and never looked back. I now have six, and will only skip putting them on for a very short errand. Some people do ride without padded shorts in comfort, but the majority do wear them. If you're having any discomfort at all I'd say buy a pair as fast as you can, before you get any skin trouble that takes longer to heal.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett