I've used "cycling underwear", don't remember the name, under a pair of cotton Gramacci shorts. The underwear has a padded crotch area, might be Performance or one of the bike chain brands. The shorts have a gusseted crotch, no center seam. I think that LL Bean now makes a copy of this style with a web belt built in. A nice combination for riding that's worked for me. Fred Yavorsky Jenkintown, PA
Brandon Ives wrote:
> It's time for new cycling shorts and I can't seem to find any that I
> like. For me good lycra shorts were a wonderful addition to the
> world of cycling. Those of you that are allergic to wool will
> understand. For those of you who you don't understand, go sit in a
> pile of poison oak and then go ride and you'll know what I'm talking
> about. Beyond that tight black shorts just aren't my thing. You
> used to be able to find nice shorts designed for bike touring, but
> alas no more. They looked like regular shorts, kind of like what
> Jeff Corwin would wear, but with a padded seat and no seam through
> the middle. Does anyone know anybody who still makes these things?
> Yes I've looked like all the modern MTB shorts and they're just a
> little too "cool" for me.
> thanks,
> Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
> Doesn't care if he looks like a dork
> in Santa Barbara, Calif.