What's under dem shorts? (Nyuk, Nyuk)

[Col. Kurtz]

Hey gang,

Without getting too kinky, what are you wearing under your riding shorts?

I've just bought some riding shorts (MEC Hucks) and am debating what to wear underneath them:

a) spandex cycling shorts with a chamios liner to prevent chaffing
b) plain ol' cotton boxers
c) nothing

Thoughts? Pictures? Crude remarks? Bring it on! My nether regions thank you.

[Chunk]

i wear a chamois under whatever shorts i happen to be wearing on that particular ride. Usualy just some cheap, lightweight shorts from a discount place.

Got my chamois from www.nashbar.com
It was chep, and its pretty comfy.

[wheeler]

ginch

[connor]

I always wear spandex with a chamois under my shorts. definetly helps on the 3+ hr rides..

[Straw]

I wear normal boxers and some jean shorts. I ride mostly lifts though, so I don't sit down too much on the way back down.

It works OK.

[Uncle Duke]

i wear my boxxers usually..last wknd I tried my bike shorts w chamois under my regular shorts that seemed okay. for special occasions I have a purple thong.

[Tom]

Boxer briefs. I find regular boxers very uncomfortable for riding. I have a pair of these MEC liner shorts that I wear sometimes. I find the best thing about them is when your ass gets wet it is not cold.

[XXX_er]

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444249 9525&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302692435&bmUID=1150562265190

try these ,cheaper/cooler than full lycra inside of loose riding shorts

[jvp]

Try some compression shorts for running. They don't have a chamois, so they're more supportive, flexible and chafe less. Cheaper, too. Poly boxer briefs from a outdoor store such as MEC or REI also work well for shorter rides such as Shore runs or bike park. Chamois have never been remotely comfortable for me, even the $$$ Pearl Izumi ones. Whatever you use, make sure there's no seam where your "sit-bones" meet the saddle.

[EVRAC]

These are awesome. A little padding where it counts, leg elastics to keep the boys in place and no extra length keeps you cooler.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47986709&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&color=BLACK&img=/media/723051.jpg&view=large

[Uncle Duke]

those look like panties.

[MknZ1BikR]

Commando style.

[Chunk]

those look like panties.

Im sorry, i dont know many wear panties that look like that :lol: but apperently you do :lol:

[Col. Kurtz]

And who sez you can't get underwear advice from strangers on the internet?!

So far, I'm leaning towards a chamois purple thong. Does MEC still carry those?

[Uncle Duke]

And who sez you can't get underwear advice from strangers on the internet?!

So far, I'm leaning towards a chamois purple thong. Does MEC still carry those?

lol.

[Uncle Duke]

Im sorry, i dont know many wear panties that look like that :lol: but apperently you do :lol:


gramma panties....

[Oldfart]

When it's really hot I'll do the Old Buck with a chamois I unstitched from some road shorts and suspenders.

[baloom]

I guess it depends on the amount of uphill pedalling your gonna be doing. I have those same mec shorts and they are light enough to wear whatever you want under them.

I tend to wear ginch but have also worn old spandex road shorts with the chamois removed for an extra sexy yet "together" feel.

Oldfart makes a compelling argument for comfort on those steamy days.

[switch]

Tights with a chamois work well. Keeps you crotch/butt from chaffing and getting sore, and provide a little extra protection for your hips/thighs if you slide out.

[Kootenay Rider]

How do people ride or even do sports with boxxers?!!?!? There's no support! It's like a girl wearing no bra and going for a run. Uncomfortable no doubt but somewhat arousing for others.

I abandoned spandex/chamois shorts years ago as they are generally uncomfortable and keep things wet down there (in a bad way).

Even on 4-5hr XC rides I use Roach shorts with a synthetic/poly brief underneath. Keeps you dry, supported and breathes. If you're getting numbness or chaffing it's usually due to improper saddle height and/or adjustment. Compensating with more 'padding' is not the best answer.