Originally Posted by
Chuck M
Padded shorts will help with the contact points in your butt, but you really shouldn't be experiencing discomfort in your scrotum or penis. I would guess the bikes you have tried have not had the saddles adjusted to where you need them.
Agreed. I rode from Michigan to Seattle to SFO in cutoff jeans and tighty whities. Bike shorts are much better, but not necessary for comfort. And of course even with bike shorts it does take some time to "toughen up."