shorts with padding

Absolutely! Good cycling shorts + a high quality well fitting saddle = a happy rear end.

 

good shorts are worth spending money on and make a huge difference when riding

 

Don't go cheap on this purchase.....get yourself a good pair of shorts and your butt will thank you.

 

getting real bike shorts will take your ride from good to great. For affordable, high quality shorts I always reccommend people check out Aerotech Designs!

• Affordable
• American Made (in PA I believe?)
• Very high quality
• Great customer service
• Sizes from small to 4 or 5XL (because they understand that cyclists come in ALL shapes and sizes; I respect that)


I've got 2 pairs of the standard shorts and 4 or 5 pairs of the Pro shorts and my wife (who is an Athena AKA: a big girl cyclist) has a few pairs of their womens shorts too. I've been super-happy with all of them. If you can swing it the pro shorts are noticeably nicer than the standard shorts but any of their products are great!

Disclosure: I have no affiliation with Aerotech Designs other than being a very satisfied repeat customer

 

oh well thats that subject covered

 

Just one more little item... for long rides,say anything over 50 miles use a chamoix creme.. I recommend Assos. New levels of comfort!