My bike shorts have never been padded,, ever since the wool & sheepskin chamois era .. early 70's ..
but have had a liner panel of what is now a quick drying synthetic .. but no padding behind it...
the saddle may be leather.. its not padded either..
I did bring underwear on my bike tours.... and regular pants, for sightseeing & hanging out , with the locals, all day ..
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Last edited by fietsbob; 06-14-20 at 10:40 PM.