Reddit reviews Baleaf Men's 3D Padded Coolmax Bicycle Cycling Underwear Shorts L, Black

ima leave this right here. Best 8 bucks I ever spent.

Went from 5 mile rides to 50 miles rides.

Wear them under any baggy shorts you have now.

I like these a lot. Lots of padding. I bought a pair and liked them so much that I bought two more a couple months later.

They may help you. Not sure what you're current shorts are like.

Here's my list:

First Aid Kit - just handy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001MEY964?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Some sort of sunglasses / windglasses: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000W4CSU4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Bike maintenance book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/097655304X?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Mastering mountain bike skills book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0736083715?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

Arse saver pants: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CWVP9YC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

Cheap lights: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B77SGEC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Tool kit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009VYB87A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Shorts: http://www.tenn-outdoors.co.uk/protean-waterproof-mtb-shorts-blackcyan-medium

Also:

Inner tubes,
Spare chain,
Chain tool,
Gloves,
Helmet,
Water bottle and cage,
Decent pedals (AND shoes)(http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/10hc9h/clipless_vs_platforms/c6dugvi),
Strava App,
Decent bag, maybe a camelback one or one with spine protection?

And lastly: A willingness to get muddy regularly. With that in mind, keep your bike clean! No pressure washing, just a hose and a brush, and some stuff. I got this kit free with my LBS membership: http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/8332/vip-membership-with-free-kit

That's it. All you really need is your bike!

For the hands there isn't much you can do. Do you where bicycle shorts with padding or the compression shorts with padding they look like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CWVP9YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1464330194&sr=1-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bike+shorts&dpPl=1&dpID=41KsJReXxlL&ref=plSrch

You also need to learn how to sit on your saddle. I can't really describe it in writing but there are tons of videos that show how you are to distribute your weight and what part of your butt goes on the saddle.

I've been wearing padded underwear under my existing gym shorts. I was a runner previously and already had a sizable collection of dry-wicking shirts and shorts. I added these for $15US to wear under my shorts and have no problem with seat soreness on my 25mi round trip.

I used this before, they are underwear, and I also bought another similar one from another seller http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00CWVP9YC/ , turns out the latter one is more suitable for me.

Washing the shorts is extremely important. I don't get saddle sores, and and I wash my shorts after every ride.

Although saddles sores happen, it's not considered a "normal" part of riding, and can become quite painful and even can require being lanced and drained by a Dr.

I suggest you buy some cheap padded liners from Amazon and wear them under running shorts or something. (I used to use these before I surrendered to full blown lycra:https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00CWVP9YC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540914170&sr=8-3&keywords=biking+liner+shorts)

They're pretty comfortable, and affordable. Buy 5 pairs for commuting. (Or however many days you need them.)

I also recommend Something like no sweat detergent for washing shorts: https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Detergent-Sport-No-Sweat/dp/B01150VK2A/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540914403&sr=8-3&keywords=no%2Bsweat%2Bdetergent&th=1 (Smaller bottles are available.)

My girlfriend had our baby through c-section. I decided to buy the movie Due Date the next morning after the surgery. I made a huge mistake. The movie was so funny to her that she would cry when she laughed due to the pain of the surgery. But for parenting advice...

Don't shake your baby!
Breastfeed!
Don't name him/her a strange name no one has ever heard of!
If it is a boy, name him Matt. Not Mike. This is valuable parenting advice given to me by my parents. Mike's tend to be trouble makers, while Matt's tend to be not trouble makers!

That is my advice!

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Yep, you probably just need to give your butt some time to adjust.

That said, Amazon has some cheap pairs you could try to see if they help.
e.g.
http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00CWVP9YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409535141&sr=8-2

What kind of hybrid do you have? My wife has a Giant hybrid which is closer to a cruiser, and the saddle on that bike doesn't work for her for anything over a few miles.