Unpadded shorts

LSMike said:

TBH I rather like my Endura shorts, and am tempted to simply unpick the pads
from those, since I like the longish leg length and the grippers at the end
of the shorts. Is this a practical idea?

Yes, I've done it with quite a few cheap pairs of cycling shorts (I'm
planning to unpick another one this evening, in fact). It's easiest if
you've got a proper unpicking tool, of course, and good lighting is
important.

Triathlon shorts are barely padded anyway, IME, and are fine for when
you don't want padding. I've got a couple of pairs of those. Or, as
Arthur mentioned, rowing shorts are supposed to be good. I've never
seen them on sale, but then I've never looked.

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LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads? I know
Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them online.

TBH I rather like my Endura shorts, and am tempted to simply unpick the pads
from those, since I like the longish leg length and the grippers at the end
of the shorts. Is this a practical idea?

I'm completely new to cycling clothing, so I'm just wondering why you
wouldn't want padding. Is it simply a matter of personal preference,
or are there on-bike occasions upon which cyclists are better off
without it?

Ta for any enlightenment :-)

Best wishes,
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LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads? I
know Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them online.

I've got a couple of pairs branded "OUTDOOR scene". They are the baggy
variety, although with the 'benter's essential zip up pocket for keys etc.
They claim to have some online vendors, although mine came from the LOS.
Very reasonable price IMO, so I may look at more of their kit.

http://www.outdoorscene.com/mens-shorts-trousers.html

Mike

Danny Colyer said:

Peewiglet said:

I'm completely new to cycling clothing, so I'm just wondering why you
wouldn't want padding. Is it simply a matter of personal preference,
or are there on-bike occasions upon which cyclists are better off
without it?

LSMike rides a recumbent:
<URL:http://www.challenge-ligfietsen.nl/html/index.php?taal=en&selectie=hurricanesport>

So do I:
<URL:http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/sm/gt/index_e.html>
<URL:http://www.speedy5.freeserve.co.uk/recumbents/>

When you're sitting on a nice comfy chair, rather than perched atop a
saddle, padding is not always necessary or desirable. It's still rather
useful in winter, when it acts as extra insulation for one's crotch.

Ahaa - thanks :-)

Best wishes,
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LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads? I know
Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them online.

TBH I rather like my Endura shorts, and am tempted to simply unpick the pads
from those, since I like the longish leg length and the grippers at the end
of the shorts. Is this a practical idea?

Find yourself a running store.

e.g.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=Ronhill&UberCatName=&Cat=run&CategoryName=&ProdID=5360017102&UberCat=0

Currently in use on my bent, or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=Ronhill&UberCatName=&Cat=run&CategoryName=&ProdID=5360017104&UberCat=0

if you want something a little longer.

I got a pair of the shorts for £19.99 from the Sports Warehouse which is
just around the corner from me at work. Cheaper ones can be had from Run
and Become, but I have issues with the "guru" who seems to back the
company so wont give them my money.

The advantage of these over unpicking the padding is that they don't
have a central seam which might cause discomfort once the pad is removed.

Jon

LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads? I know
Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them online.

TBH I rather like my Endura shorts, and am tempted to simply unpick the pads
from those, since I like the longish leg length and the grippers at the end
of the shorts. Is this a practical idea?

Running shops are a good source of these shorts, I dont know of any
online ones, but a quick look in 'Runners World' mag will give you a lot
of leads.
Alan.

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Quoted message said:

When you're sitting on a nice comfy chair, rather than perched atop a
saddle, padding is not always necessary or desirable. It's still rather
useful in winter, when it acts as extra insulation for one's crotch.

And depending upon how thick the padding was, it can stop one looking like a
baboon in heat ;-)

Cheers, helen s

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Quoted message said:

LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads? I
know
Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them online.

TBH I rather like my Endura shorts, and am tempted to simply unpick the
pads
from those, since I like the longish leg length and the grippers at the
end
of the shorts. Is this a practical idea?

I'm completely new to cycling clothing, so I'm just wondering why you
wouldn't want padding. Is it simply a matter of personal preference,
or are there on-bike occasions upon which cyclists are better off
without it?

Ta for any enlightenment :-)

Padding can also increase pressure on the (perimium?) which inhibits blood
flow to your [censored], leading to numbness etc.

I spent a couple of season wondering why my [censored] got cold and numb in summer
but was ok in winter. It turned out my tights had very little padding.

LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads? I know
Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them online.

These are actually general shorts which I'm happy to wear on the 'bent.
The ones I use have been "improved" (i.e., buggered up from my POV)
but would still work if you want a general pair of decent quality shorts
that will double for general slumming about use. See www.rohan.co.uk
and look for "Essential Shorts".

Quoted message said:

TBH I rather like my Endura shorts, and am tempted to simply unpick the pads
from those, since I like the longish leg length and the grippers at the end
of the shorts. Is this a practical idea?

Just go to a running shop. Roos uses Ronhill running thigh length lycra
shorts on the Fiero. Seems a shame to destroy a good pair of "proper"
shorts which are still worth it on those occasiosn when one rides a
wedgie for some distance.

Pete.
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Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
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On 06/15/2005 20:03:56 Danny Colyer said:

I'm completely new to cycling clothing, so I'm just wondering why you

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

wouldn't want padding. Is it simply a matter of personal preference, or
are there on-bike occasions upon which cyclists are better off without
it?

Quoted message said:

LSMike rides a recumbent:
<URL:http://www.challenge-ligfietsen.nl/html/index.php?taal=en&selectie=h-
urricanesport>

Quoted message said:

So do I: <URL:http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/sm/gt/index_e.html>
<URL:http://www.speedy5.freeserve.co.uk/recumbents/>

Quoted message said:

When you're sitting on a nice comfy chair, rather than perched atop a
saddle, padding is not always necessary or desirable. It's still rather
useful in winter, when it acts as extra insulation for one's crotch.

Nothing better than taking your favourite chair with you.

--

Buck

I would rather be out on my Catrike

http://www.catrike.co.uk

LSMike said:

Has anyone got a good online source for cycling shorts without pads?
I know Peter Clinch mentioned his Rohans, but I can't find them
online.

I've boiught a couple of pairs of running shorts from
url:http://sweatshop.co.uk/ for Audax use, as the padded ones start to chafe
in intimate places after ~100 km. Unfortunately, so did the unpadded ones,
but a pair of swimming trunks underneath seems to have done the trick.

--
Dave Larrington - <http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/>
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for
Gary Busey to pass through the eye of a camel.

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Rowing shorts are apparently one option

And have the advantage over running shorts that they are designed for
sitting down, so go further up the back. Rowing all-in-ones (designed
for racing) avoid the seam at your waist, which might be good on a
recumbent.