Regular shorts with chamois?
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Posts: 6,451
Bikes: 1989 Cinelli Supercorsa
Liked 3,379 Times
in
2,033 Posts
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?
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South shore, L.I., NY
Posts: 7,421
Bikes: Flyxii FR322, Cannondale Topstone, Miyata City Liner, Specialized Chisel, Specialized Epic Evo
Liked 2,487 Times
in
1,402 Posts
Yes, mountain bikers find these shorts popular. Not sure why.
#3
Happy With My Bikes
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,504
Bikes: Hi-Ten bike boomers, a Trek Domane and some projects
Liked 2,823 Times
in
1,291 Posts
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.
__________________
"It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels." -- Heinz Stücke
"It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels." -- Heinz Stücke
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Posts: 6,451
Bikes: 1989 Cinelli Supercorsa
Liked 3,379 Times
in
2,033 Posts
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).
#5
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Posts: 6,451
Bikes: 1989 Cinelli Supercorsa
Liked 3,379 Times
in
2,033 Posts
#6
Happy With My Bikes
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,504
Bikes: Hi-Ten bike boomers, a Trek Domane and some projects
Liked 2,823 Times
in
1,291 Posts
Yes, mine are not chamois, but foam. However they don't seem to "free float". The liner fits as snuggly as my regular bike shorts and doesn't move about. I think I got them at Academy Sports and they are cheap enough that if you tried a pair and didn't like them, you wouldn't be out much.
__________________
"It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels." -- Heinz Stücke
"It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels." -- Heinz Stücke
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Hacienda Hgts
Posts: 2,213
Bikes: 1999 Schwinn Peloton Ultegra 10, Kestrel RT-1000 Ultegra, Trek Marlin 6 Deore 29'er
Liked 2,090 Times
in
1,000 Posts
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.
Likes For CAT7RDR:
#8
Full Member
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.
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.
#9
The Wheezing Geezer
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Española, NM
Posts: 1,319
Bikes: 1976 Fredo Speciale, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr., Libertas mixte
Liked 1,206 Times
in
572 Posts
Here is one example: https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Shor...dp/B09PM8F129/
There are thousands, of course.
__________________
Beneath the valley of the underbikers.
Beneath the valley of the underbikers.
#10
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South shore, L.I., NY
Posts: 7,421
Bikes: Flyxii FR322, Cannondale Topstone, Miyata City Liner, Specialized Chisel, Specialized Epic Evo
Liked 2,487 Times
in
1,402 Posts
Likes For Steve B.:
#12
Sunshine
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 17,193
Bikes: '18 class built steel roadbike, '19 Fairlight Secan, '88 Schwinn Premis , Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross V4, '89 Novara Trionfo
Liked 8,236 Times
in
4,557 Posts
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.
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.
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Bastrop Texas
Posts: 4,801
Bikes: Univega, Peu P6, Peu PR-10, Ted Williams, Peu UO-8, Peu UO-18 Mixte, Peu Dolomites
Liked 1,870 Times
in
1,200 Posts
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...
For me its a matter of sparing onlookers the disgust of GeaserDex...
Spandex on a geaser...
__________________
No matter where you're at... There you are... Δf:=f(1/2)-f(-1/2)
No matter where you're at... There you are... Δf:=f(1/2)-f(-1/2)
#14
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.
Otto
Otto
#15
Method to My Madness
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Orange County, California
Posts: 4,158
Bikes: Trek FX 2, Cannondale Synapse x2, Cannondale CAAD4, Santa Cruz Stigmata 3
Liked 1,711 Times
in
1,178 Posts
#16
Grupetto Bob
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 7,148
Bikes: Bikey McBike Face
Liked 6,900 Times
in
3,461 Posts
Amazon has a ton of styles: https://www.amazon.com/mens-mountain...in+bike+shorts
__________________
Road 🚴🏾♂️ & Mountain 🚵🏾♂️
Road 🚴🏾♂️ & Mountain 🚵🏾♂️
#17
Senior Member
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.
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.
Likes For Mtracer:
#18
Senior Member
You can wear normal shorts over the cycling shorts if you want, that’s what I do if I wear cycling shorts.
#19
Senior Member
#20
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.
Likes For indyfabz:
#21
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Posts: 6,451
Bikes: 1989 Cinelli Supercorsa
Liked 3,379 Times
in
2,033 Posts
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 [MENTION=208016]seypat[/MENTION] linked to? That's pretty much what I had in mind.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
Last edited by smd4; 03-08-24 at 08:04 AM.
#22
Full Member
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.
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
#23
Sunshine
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 17,193
Bikes: '18 class built steel roadbike, '19 Fairlight Secan, '88 Schwinn Premis , Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross V4, '89 Novara Trionfo
Liked 8,236 Times
in
4,557 Posts
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.**
Likes For mstateglfr:
#24
Full Member
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.
#25
Habitual User
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Altadena, CA
Posts: 8,699
Bikes: 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP
Liked 9,031 Times
in
4,234 Posts
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
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
__________________
Platypus gravelus.
Platypus gravelus.