I find that this is true for leather saddles but I need a pad if riding
someone's bike that has a Bontragplasticy saddle. In fact, on a leather saddle,
padding causes discomfort on a ride of any length. I do like to get off the
saddle for a break at intervals though.
I haven't used padded shorts (or padded gloves or helmet) for years. i don't
generally ride more than 35 miles at a stretch and, for up to that distance,
regular FOTLs and khaki shorts (summer) and home made knickers (winter; made
from nice wool dress pants) have been fine -- I don't even think abo
I enjoyed touring and bike camping this past summer in MUSA shorts and
Ex-Oficio underwear. This is a good post by Kent P. about bike
shorts.
http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-you-need-padded-shorts.html
I still wear bib shorts/knickers most of the time and have no problem
with them but I'
