gordy wrote:I use these M&S briefs under unpadded shorts. No problems at all at 500 miles per week on tour with a Brooks saddle.. Padding of any type is a nuisance, IMHO.
I agree, although I have never tried a Brooks saddle.
PH wrote:I'm trying these sports trunks, from M&S. I haven't ridden over 30 miles in them yet, or in extreme weather, but so far they're looking like they might be OK for me. They're cheap enough at £18 for two pairs. I've decided I need to move away from padded shorts on tour, they just take too long to wash and dry. http://www.marksandspencer.com/Pack-Spo ... hru=Browse
Those look interesting - some of the comments reckon they aren't available in store - did you get yours in-store or online?
+1 for the M&S Base Layer kit, although I've found the briefs more comfortable than the long trunks for cycling. Got mine online and delivered to local M&S Simply Food for free.
PH wrote:I'm trying these sports trunks, from M&S. I haven't ridden over 30 miles in them yet, or in extreme weather, but so far they're looking like they might be OK for me. They're cheap enough at £18 for two pairs. I've decided I need to move away from padded shorts on tour, they just take too long to wash and dry. http://www.marksandspencer.com/Pack-Spo ... hru=Browse
Those look interesting - some of the comments reckon they aren't available in store - did you get yours in-store or online?
I always like to see things first.
Like mr mchenry I ordered online and picked up from store.
They don't feature the package enhancement of those M&S thingies but they looked like a possibility.
Pack/screw up small and they looked like they would wash/dry very well.
I would have bought a pair to test out but they were low on stock and didn't have my size.
Anyone tried them?
I too am experimenting with going padless - I have found that if I have the right saddle and have it adjusted correctly I don't necessarily need the padding - haven't tried this on really long rides yet.
Urticaria wrote:I sprayed some brown contact adhesive on a pair of plain keks which I keep at the top of my pannier. I reckon it should sufficiently repulse anyone rifling through that they will leave the rest undisturbed.
This surely calls for a picture?
What contact adhesive?
Sounds like a good idea.
Came across this thread in connection with something else.
Took me a while to find this thread to post but well worth my time as it was I think thanks to this thread that I headed off into the potentially perilous area of going unpadded.
For years have used a variety of padded undershorts which cost between £15 to £20 in prices of yesteryear, took ages to dry, and eventually the elastics tended to go.
And although they usually felt OK on the bike (before elastic went) they often felt a bit odd off the bike, especially in warmer climates.
Then discovered Aldi Seamless boxers (mens - for that's me - haven't explored women's underwear) - branded "Avenue".
Synthetic of course. The box in front of me says: 97% polyamide, 7% elastane.
As a special they are only available now and again but my local Aldi currently has them in.
Come in a box - two pairs for £3.99. Yes, less than £2 each.
I now have a ton - they wash and dry very easily.
Won't be wearing them with Rapha. I twin them with my favourite Mountain Equipment semi-long shorts. Or, this time of year, cycling tights.