Hard seat? Try pushbike pants.

**XF650** · 18th April 2010, 19:08

For protection and comfort all in one, I'm looking to try those armoured shorts, like what the down-hill mountain bikers wear.

A question: whats with blokes on push bikes shaving their legs - is this a resullt of their postrate taking a hammering from those stupidly uncomfortable seats or something?

**dino3310** · 18th April 2010, 19:22

same as swimmers i would think.... to cut down on drag and to do that you gotta look a bit like a drag

**Gizzit** · 18th April 2010, 19:51

Originally Posted by XF650

For protection and comfort all in one, I'm looking to try those armoured shorts, like what the down-hill mountain bikers wear.
... SNIP ... ?

I haven't heard of "armoured shorts" ... ? Where have you seen these ? Got a website or link to any ? I'd be interested in looking at them too.

Today I put on a pair of my old padded cycling shorts that I haven't worn in a VERY long time .... , chucked my 1Tonne Cordura bike trou over them, and went out for a ride for about an hour or so, .. and I certainly noticed the difference between wearing them today, and the last ride I had, for around that length of time. The cycle shorts, with the little padding in them, sure help when riding on a stock DR650 seat. They will certainly help until I can do something with the stock seat !!

Does anyone know of ... or own padded cycle shorts that have really good padding in them ?? The ones I used today, are a pair of Cima (I think thats the brand) shorts, and are pretty old.

**That looks like fun** · 18th April 2010, 19:59

Originally Posted by XF650

For protection and comfort all in one, I'm looking to try those armoured shorts, like what the down-hill mountain bikers wear.

A question: whats with blokes on push bikes shaving their legs - is this a resullt of their postrate taking a hammering from those stupidly uncomfortable seats or something?

The leg shaving is to help with healing after the big slide on ya side down the road

Its seems Lycra dont give the same protection as Cordura

Less risk of infection allegedly.
Either that or they are all faggoty poofter bums from those silly seats

, I dunno

**warewolf** · 18th April 2010, 20:32

Originally Posted by XF650

A question: whats with blokes on push bikes shaving their legs

BTDT. Several reasons:

Gravel rash - umm, there's not even lycra for most of the leg length except maybe in winter. There's a reason surgeons shave the wound site before they put knife to skin.
Massage is much easier/better with bare legs. A quick rub-down after the ride can make quite a difference, part of the stretching/cool-down routine. This is the biggest & most noticeable reason.
Wind resistance - meh, possible and maybe justified if you've spent squintillions shaving 0.3 grammes off your bike, you'd better go the whole hog.

**warewolf** · 18th April 2010, 20:43

Originally Posted by dino3310

do you wear undies underneath?

You are not supposed to. The chamois does a lot more than (and in fact does not really itself provide) padding. It's about stopping crotch-rot, and comfort via removal of lumpy seams, wicking of moisture etc - stuff that your Reg Grundies do poorly. Padding is normally added between the chamois and the outer layer, although modern hi-tek synthetic chamois are likely all-in-one.

But feel free to wear your g-string/posing-pouch underneath if you so desire...or even "go Woodman" and wear them on the outside... don't let us stop you.

**NordieBoy** · 18th April 2010, 20:46

Originally Posted by Gizzit

I haven't heard of "armoured shorts" ... ? Where have you seen these ? Got a website or link to any ? I'd be interested in looking at them too.

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/6...ber-undershort

**Padmei** · 18th April 2010, 21:42

Originally Posted by warewolf

BTDT. Several reasons:

Gravel rash - umm, there's not even lycra for most of the leg length except maybe in winter. There's a reason surgeons shave the wound site before they put knife to skin.
Massage is much easier/better with bare legs. A quick rub-down after the ride can make quite a difference, part of the stretching/cool-down routine. This is the biggest & most noticeable reason.
Wind resistance - meh, possible and maybe justified if you've spent squintillions shaving 0.3 grammes off your bike, you'd better go the whole hog.

Nup
It's just what they started doing many years ago for the above misguided reasons & nowadays supposedly marks a serious rider from a wannabe rider.

**quickbuck** · 18th April 2010, 21:58

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Anybody ever had any grief for standing when on the road. I do it often just for something different. Rode 15km standing the other day and got many stares from cagers. Have had road bikers waving at met to sit down cause there was a cop around the corner. Seems to me that most of our bikes are designed to be as controlable if not more so standing compared to sitting so shouldnt really be an issue. I've also been told that cause standing is not the norm is could be classed as careless riding.

Cheers R

Well, to be honest, I can not see why there would be an issue with standing on the pegs while riding....

After all, a very good rider will actually load pegs during cornering... The fact you put all your weight on both pegs and stand up... Well.... it gives you an opportunity to stretch your legs.
A good tactic I say.
What is the alternative?
Fatigue, and a bin!

Obviously you will get a better stretch of the legs at the fuel stop.... but the more you have the less chance of a dreaded knee lock-up...

Back to topic...
Never thought of wearing my cycling shorts to be honest... BUT it does make sense...
Sometimes I find the CBR Seat actually seems harder than that of the Avanti....

**quickbuck** · 18th April 2010, 22:00

Originally Posted by Padmei

Nup
It's just what they started doing many years ago for the above misguided reasons & nowadays supposedly marks a serious rider from a wannabe rider.

You may be right...
but the reasons that have been said are actually very good.

**Padmei** · 19th April 2010, 07:39

Originally Posted by quickbuck

You may be right...
but the reasons that have been said are actually very good.

agreed. i should have reworded more appropriately.

**Crisis management** · 19th April 2010, 08:36

I wear cycle shorts on the enduro & adventure bikes and it seems to make life a bit more comfortable, I haven't tried Warewolfs' commando look yet...maybe this weekend?