Originally Posted by
jon c.
When I was young, I rode centuries in commando cut offs. Never had a problem. I think younger skin might be tougher as I don't think that would work for me now
I didn't ride for over 30 years. When I returned to riding I started our wearing regular shorts but when I tried biking shorts I found them more comfortable. And fewer saddle sore issues, which I never had a problem with as a kid.
I think you should ride in whatever makes you comfortable and you owe no one an explanation. A couple of us are responding to a poster who has been arguing nonsensically for years that upright bike riders are all tormenting themselves with their seats.