Originally Posted by philbob57

I don't think merino wool is needed, because usually riders use a pad of some sort. My old blackbottoms weren't anywhere near as smooth as merino wool. The chamois provided comfort.

Kucharik still sells wool shorts - https://www.kucharikclothing.com/woo...83p0k5a8fgko53. I've seen them other places but I can't remember where.