Does anyone wear padded bicicle shorts under their gear? Have you heard of anyone doing this? After about 4 or 5 hours of riding I feel like I've just been released from prision:surrender I am seriously considering getting a pair. I repeat, does anyone wear padded bike short under their gear? Thank-you
most people that do long distance riding would probably go for an aftermarket gel seat.
unless cycling shorts have had a major breakthru in padding technology, that thin layer of foam, leather, or whatever else they use for the padding is not gonna do a whole lot.
I find that stopping at every fuel stop and stretching / walking around a bit really helps. Then again, the 9R seat is like a gel seat I pitty the Honda riders :evilgrin
On long rides I sometimes wear my bike shorts under my leathers, and they seem to help somewhat. I find that when I wear my leathers, I am less sore than when I wear jeans/textile.
I always wear running tights (shorts) under my leathers. Pretty much the same as cycling shorts but without the padding in the butt. The fabric stays in place and won't bunch up at all. Also the seams are thin and should be located in an area that will not be uncomfortable.
I also tried cycling shorts with the butt-pad but didn't notice any advantage to the pad. Actually didn't like it because it felt like there was something in my shorts (that didn't belong there!)
I hate that last 50 klicks till the next gas stop near the end of a long day's ride. Everything hurts. You try to stand up, squirm, straighten legs out one at a time, lean from side to side, and ride one handed. And I always speed up to get there quicker.
I think the main thing (at least for me) is to avoid clothing (underwear, pants) that has seams between where I put my weight on my butt and the seat. That seems to help a great deal.
The padding in bicycle shorts is more for chaffing and sweat, so unless you sweat a lot in the crotch and rub your thighs against your seat when riding your motorcycle they're not going to help much. :2cents
I did a 5 hour ride once and my ass was not a happy camper. The RC 51 is with out a doubt the hardest piece of wood i have ever sat on. Iy does not help being a skinny white boi with no junk in my trunk!
I got a corbin for my bike... I find it to hard and it locks your butt in one postion... went back to the stock seat.. lots of room to move around...tried the bike shorts...not the best...a very small pillow will help a lot..no joking..it works, just leave it in your tank bag on long trips and use it when needed.
Bicycle shorts have a couple of advantages.
No seams in the pressure spots.
Moisture wicking capability.
I will ride with either bicycle shorts, or moisture wicking, boxer type of shorts.
Of course, the ultimate, and yes, I have a pair, is: http://www.ldcomfort.com
The other advantage of the newer, moisture wicking materials, is easy cleaning. When running hard and long cross country, I can wash 'em in the tub of the motel, hang them up to dry and put them on after a 4 hour nap.
Packing is now reduced too.
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