What do you wear under cycling shorts?
Normally, you wear nothing under cycling shorts. Read our advice on the best outfit in the blog: Cycling apparel from head to toe.
What are the best cycling shorts for men?
The cycling shorts above combine comfortable padding with a perfect fit. Seamless design with breathable properties. They're ideal for long rides and offer plenty of support in the saddle. Choosing the right shorts can sometimes be tricky. That's why we wrote a helpful article with tips for choosing the right pair: What makes good cycling shorts? Here you'll find background information, details about the materials, the different chamois (the padding) and why silicone grippers are so important.
Why cycling shorts with a chamois?
The padding or chamois is the most important part of cycling shorts. It's a shock-absorbing layer of varying thicknesses that protects you on long rides. It also wicks moisture away effectively to prevent irritation. A seat pad helps prevent saddle pain. Read more about the chamois in your cycling shorts.
Which pads are right for your cycling shorts?
That depends on the length of your rides. For long rides, you need high-quality padding that offers more support and better breathability. You'll find more information in our blog about cycling shorts and padding.
Shorts with or without straps?
Many cycling shorts have straps; these are also called 'bib shorts'. Read why you might choose cycling shorts with straps in our blog about cycling apparel.
How do you use cycling shorts?
Cycling shorts are worn while cycling, whether you ride a road bike, mountain bike, touring bike, gravel bike or cyclocross bike. For every type of bike, there are dedicated cycling shorts perfectly matched to your riding position and ride duration. It's normal not to wear underwear under cycling shorts, but there are special cycling boxer shorts that are seamless and combine perfectly with a seat pad.
What are bib shorts?
Bib shorts are short cycling shorts with straps, where "bib" refers to the straps and "short" to the shorts. If you're looking for cycling shorts without straps, take a look at 'waist shorts'.
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