Regular shorts with chamois?
Are there any non-spandex style shorts, that look like regular shorts with pockets, that have a chamois sewn in? Cycling shorts that have the benefits and comfort of cycling shorts but look like “normal” shorts?
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Yes, mountain bikers find these shorts popular. Not sure why.
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I have a pair of mountain bike shorts kind of like that. The padding isn't sewn in, but connects by snaps so the shorts can be worn without padding. And they have a zippered pocket so things don't fall out.
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Originally Posted by Chuck M
(Post 23178092)
I have a pair of mountain bike shorts kind of like that. The padding isn't sewn in, but connects by snaps so the shorts can be worn without padding. And they have a zippered pocket so things don't fall out.
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Originally Posted by Steve B.
(Post 23178091)
Yes, mountain bikers find these shorts popular. Not sure why.
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Originally Posted by smd4
(Post 23178094)
I’ve got a pair like that and didn’t like the “free floating” feeling of the padding (it wasn’t chamois, so maybe that’s the difference).
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If you are serious about fit and comfort, purchase a nice pair of bib shorts and just wear a MTB nylon shell type short over it.
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For rides 1-5 hours, I just use sorta-whatever sorta-normal shorts and a brooks saddle.
There are some fabrics that’re too stiff, but for the most part, any shorts will be fine. The leather pulls the excess sweat out. over 5 hours, I prefer to use basketball shorts. |
Originally Posted by smd4
(Post 23178088)
Are there any non-spandex style shorts, that look like regular shorts with pockets, that have a chamois sewn in? Cycling shorts that have the benefits and comfort of cycling shorts but look like “normal” shorts?
Here is one example: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Shor...dp/B09PM8F129/ There are thousands, of course. |
Originally Posted by smd4
(Post 23178097)
My road bike shorts are probably older than you are. Maybe because they look stupid and aren’t all that comfortable?
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 23178147)
Or maybe because it's time for a new pair. Just sayin'.
Old bike shorts get stretched out and cause chafing. I learned to throw them out after a few years. New bib shorts of good quality is the only shorts I use now. |
Originally Posted by MattoftheRocks
(Post 23178118)
For rides 1-5 hours, I just use sorta-whatever sorta-normal shorts and a brooks saddle.
There are some fabrics that’re too stiff, but for the most part, any shorts will be fine. The leather pulls the excess sweat out. over 5 hours, I prefer to use basketball shorts. 5 hour ride in 'sorta whatever sorta normal shorts? Quick math guess puts me at like 85 miles of riding at that point. Good lord- that sounds terrible with 'sorta normal sorta whatever' shorts on. ...and basketball shorts don't sound better. When I think 'what should I wear for tomorrow's century ride?' I have never landed on basketball shorts. But I am impressed you do. |
I routinely wear regular shorts over my padded bike shorts. I like the pockets and the coverage. I do have to be selective in finding shorts with a high waist and wide gusset so I dont wear out the crotch too fast.
For me its a matter of sparing onlookers the disgust of GeaserDex... Spandex on a geaser... |
I’ve taken to using Andiamo! cycling liners under something else, which could be a normal-looking short but this time of year is often normal-looking sweatpants. They are sort of like modern cycling shorts but the fabric is thinner and not quite substantial enough to be worn on their own. Not quite what you asked for, but they could work to similar effect.
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Originally Posted by zandoval
(Post 23178167)
For me its a matter of sparing onlookers the disgust of GeaserDex...
Spandex on a geaser... |
Amazon has a ton of styles: https://www.amazon.com/mens-mountain...in+bike+shorts
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You can get briefs with a pad built in, and then wear these under whatever you want.
Here's an example, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I still prefer bibs for all riding to eliminate loose fabric chaffing my legs. But sometime I do very low effort, casual rides with my wife or friends and will wear briefs like these under regular cargo shorts. |
You can wear normal shorts over the cycling shorts if you want, that’s what I do if I wear cycling shorts.
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Originally Posted by Steve B.
(Post 23178154)
This ^
Old bike shorts get stretched out and cause chafing. I learned to throw them out after a few years. New bib shorts of good quality is the only shorts I use now. I will freely admit that happened to me. It was the first day of Cycle Oregon, 2002. A woman was riding behind me. She tactfully said "Those shorts must be very old." I told her they were, but for the life of me I couldn't figure out how she could know that. A couple of minutes later I got a sinking feeling in my heart. After I showered and changed, I stretched the shorts out with my hands. Into the trash they went. Since then, I have done my civic duty by letting other cyclists know it's time for new shorts. They have always been appreciative. |
Originally Posted by Steve B.
(Post 23178154)
This ^
Old bike shorts get stretched out and cause chafing. I learned to throw them out after a few years. New bib shorts of good quality is the only shorts I use now. I don't really want to wear regular shorts over padded shorts. To me that defeats the purpose. Don't want the hassle of bibs. I don't want "padding," I want a good chamois, which to me isn't considered "padding" in a pair of shorts that I might otherwise wear to the mall. Maybe the Dickies with Chamois that @seypat linked to? That's pretty much what I had in mind. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. |
Originally Posted by mstateglfr
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doesn't add to the OP's question, but cool to know your nuts lack the ability to chafe of feel pain.
5 hour ride in 'sorta whatever sorta normal shorts? Quick math guess puts me at like 85 miles of riding at that point. Good lord- that sounds terrible with 'sorta normal sorta whatever' shorts on. ...and basketball shorts don't sound better. When I think 'what should I wear for tomorrow's century ride?' I have never landed on basketball shorts. But I am impressed you do. basketball shorts are pure “swish” and super airy on everything down there, they’re just not aero. if you ride instead of sit on & tenderize-knead the skin between your sitbones and the saddle, you really don’t need padding |
Originally Posted by MattoftheRocks
(Post 23178604)
yeah, I get infinitely more chafing in tight shorts, especially if they have a bunch of stitching around the soft bits just to hold some hotspot generating padding inside...
So instead of a pad with no stitching near your soft bits, you wear normal shorts that have multiple seams which join down at the crotch...and that stitching is fine? if you ride instead of sit on & tenderize-knead the skin between your sitbones and the saddle, you really don’t need padding Thanks.** https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f3a5074705.jpg |
The only time I wear normal shorts over my cycling shorts is when I'm meeting my sons (18 and 20) out in public for lunch or similar. I have grown weary of their snivelling. Otherwise I enjoy going cycling-commando for the comfort and convenience in hot, humid, sweaty Sydney. Having my junk on public display is a fringe benefit.
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Originally Posted by MattoftheRocks
(Post 23178604)
yeah, I get infinitely more chafing in tight shorts, especially if they have a bunch of stitching around the soft bits just to hold some hotspot generating padding inside, and I’m really not into the idea of putting a premptive cream all over to solve a problem that only exists when I wear some problem-causing tight shorts.
basketball shorts are pure “swish” and super airy on everything down there, they’re just not aero. if you ride instead of sit on & tenderize-knead the skin between your sitbones and the saddle, you really don’t need padding |
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