I haven’t worn padded shorts in years. I sweat too much when I ride, so riding with what eventually becomes a thin, wet sponge between my skin and saddle only increases the chance for saddle sores and chafing.
I ride B-17s or Berthoud saddles (mostly the latter) with wool boxer briefs, and pants or shorts with a gusseted crotch (preferably). A long ride for me is typically only 30-50 miles.
Brian Lexington KY
On Jan 23, 2025, at 3:28 AM, Frank Burkybile <frank.burkyb...@gmail.com> wrote:
That’s a good question for the group. I have found that my bum prefers B17s or a Berthoud saddle in the same ballpark width. I tried the Selle Anatomica but I was too heavy at 250lbs and it was uncomfortable so I returned it.
Personally, I just wear whatever shorts I have on hand as long as the seem doesn’t cause any issues. That ranges from Nike ACG shirts to khakis to whatever else will fit my outing’s activities. I have done this for both daily rides and for 500 mile tours without issue (that is, once I have field tested them on a shorter ride to confirm the seems are ok). I understand that everyone has their own preference that fits them but I feel lucky that I basically can wear whatever and be comfortable.
Good luck!
-Frank, currently of Nairobi, Kenya On Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:26:32 AM UTC+3 Jay wrote:
I was curious to get some views from those with leather saddles and whether you wear bib (padded) cycling shorts, underwear with shorts/pants. If underwear; is it wool, synthetic, other; do you care about seam placement; tight/compression fit, loose; or do you not think about this at all (just ride in whatever)?
I recently ordered a Brooks Team Pro Special and would love to not have to wear padded bib shorts (despite having like 10 of them). I'm certainly going to try riding with some synthetic compression long boxers (I have a few pair) and winter tights, as it's that time of year. I'll also try with a few models of bib shorts I have.
Long rides on hot days are not always the best, for me, with bib shorts, due to chafing. I rarely get actual saddle sores (not since switching to the C17).
When I started cycling over 20 years ago, after a couple years into it, I got a B17 saddle. After some trial-error with set up, it was fairly comfortable. I was always wearing bib shorts, but I still laugh at one time in the winter when after riding for two hours I realized I wasn't wearing bib shorts, just underwear and winter tights. I later got a Brooks Swallow, and then for some reason switched to plastic saddles and only tried Brooks again in the last 18 months. I tried a B17, twice maybe, and it seemed too large and impacted how I pedalled. I then tried a C17, and it was pretty good in that I was well supported, pedalling was fine, and with padded shorts it has been the most comfortable saddles I've had in the last 10 years. I want to see if I can eliminate chafing/sores and figured I would try the Team Pro Special (hoping the width/shape works better for me than B17; I'm rather skinny).
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