Originally Posted by bikeaddiction1

This is an important point. I have been with riders who used gym shorts or hiking shorts who snag the crotch on the seat as you point out. I have even seen a wipe out caused by this. It is a helpless feeling to try to move forward onto your seat and your shorts are hooked under the back of the seat. Over shorts designed for biking are cut so this does not happen. They are actually designed and cut for a riding position.