Best cycling underwear for men according to redditors
We found 50 Reddit comments discussing the best cycling underwear for men. We ranked the 23 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 50 Reddit comments discussing the best cycling underwear for men. We ranked the 23 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
camelbak cleaning tablets
front fork transportation mount
I guess Raleigh bikes qualify
giro infant bike helmet
compression cycling shorts
CO2 inflator
gonex cross country helmet
pandoom cycling jersey
camelbak MULE
camelbak bottle
baleaf chamois undershorts
camelbak minimal kids hydration pack
camelbak women LUXE backpack
BV small saddle bag
camelbak rain cover
Hollywood bike rack for sedan
saris super bones bike rack
Some of these aren't amazing, and some might expire by the time you get to them, but this is mostly everything mountain biking related. Good luck, all!
You could buy a pair or two of cycling-specific underwear!
Here's a gender neutral pair: https://www.amazon.com/4ucycling-Unisex-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B01489QOOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469723721&sr=8-2&keywords=cycling+underwear+womens
I also saw some that were designed for male or female use.
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.
College student on a budget here as well. I bought these recently from amazon and so far have been fairly pleased with them. Looks like they're on sale right now!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CWVP8PC/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yeah, you might want to invest on some padded underwear. For example:
BALEAF Men's Cycling Underwear Shorts 3D Padded Bike Bicycle Pants Quick-Dry Tights Gray Size L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MCJF9L3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0gUsDbRJHSB8T
Big guy here: used to wear 44 jeans and could fit these Zoic Shorts in 3XL - the padded liner is removable and you can actually pass them as plain shorts. You can also get just the padded undershorts from another brand. By extension, if you're smaller, you can just get the next size down.
I'm down to a 40 now and the shorts still fit because of a velcro strap on each side that cinches the shorts smaller. Nice breeze when wearing them. Just make sure you get a cycling jersey - the longer back keeps you from having "plumber butt" as /u/letseatpaste so eloquently put it :).
I wear padded shorts underneath regular basketball shorts. I have a pair of mtb specific shorts as well, but they aren't my first choice when I go for a ride.
Also, if you're like me and have tree trunk thighs, make sure to get the padded shorts with the longest leg length, preferably ones that a cut to the knee. If you have something like a pair of these they tend to ride up and get your boys and one man in a choke hold.... These are the ones I use now
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You may use bike underwear and any shorts you like on top.
You should they help a lot. I bought mine off Amazon for $9 a piece. Also I found that the seat height plays a big part. I keep mine high and it helps me stay off the seat and more weight on my legs and pedals.
Edit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01489QQQA/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1457493840&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bike+padded+underwear&dpPl=1&dpID=515joQV1wzL&ref=plSrch
These are the padded ones I bought.
get some padded mtb shorts so wear under your shorts.
Your ass is going to hurt as youre first starting, its just your sit bones getting used to it. Give it a little time to hurt less, then go back out and repeat, eventually it wont hurt anymore. The key is letting it heal before going again. Think of it as little bruises right in your ass crack. Your body isnt used to having something there with weight and its just getting used to it.
These are the first ones that popped up on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Padded-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00MTE6OTQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3E8P21D50AFA8&keywords=padded+cycling+shorts+men&qid=1558537236&s=gateway&sprefix=padded+cycling+sh%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-3
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MTE6OTQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
biking underwear. as good as any of my actual bike shorts. I ALMOST want to wear this alone. A bit short, but really not much different than lightweight shorts I've had in the past. I usually use these with a pair of light weight Jed North shorts
https://smile.amazon.com/Jed-North-Bodybuilding-Workout-Running/dp/B01N1K62KZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jed+north+shorts&qid=1564607013&s=apparel&sr=1-1
Any? https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cycling+shorts
I'm personally going to get these because they are overwear, not underwear, and have a nice pocket. But the brand is a notorious hit or miss brand: https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Cycling-Bicycle-Pockets-Quick-Dry/dp/B07MFZ7VH5/
EDIT Here's a better reviewed option: https://www.amazon.com/SANTIC-Cycling-Shorts-Bicycle-Coolmax/dp/B01FF1GML4/
Here's an underwear option: https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Padded-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00MTE6NEW/
I've used this saddle for over a year without any pain.
I also wear these padded underwear under my shorts. I don't ride in Lycra.
Get yourself a pair of padded riding shorts, your taint and butt will thank you
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTE6PU4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_F7QvDbBP0H9ST
I'm new to cycling. So take with a grain of salt...
But I bought a pair of these and really like them so far.
Baleaf Men's Bike Cycling Underwear Shorts 3D Padded Bicycle MTB (Blue, L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTE6OTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vwZjDbJZJ8MWM
I would like to hear others thoughts on this pair since it's my first pair. Even though I like them, is there anything better?
Rather than changing the seat, try cycling shorts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O0F3BVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_pv60AbAA5ABZW
I bought a pair of these for < $20. They were my first pair, so I have nothing to compare them to. I've been slowly ramping up my rides to regularly go 25+ miles, and these do take the edge off. I still get extreme pain if I ride two days in a row, but for $12, I feel like I got my money's worth.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CWVPDKM
I use some fairly cheap padded liner shorts from Amazon under my regular shorts or tights.
These or these for commuting, longer ones for mtb.
I used the high end expensive shorts like Pearl Izumi for years before switching to the cheap ones a few years ago. I bough one pair for $10 just to try then got 4 more pair I liked them so much.
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.
I am currently wearing these padded underwear shorts that leave my ass very sore the next two days to the point where I don't feel like riding. What are an actual good pair of padded shorts that will allow me to ride more often?
Rather than try to get an adjustable short that is also padded, try buying some liners that you wear under the shorts. I buy these and they're super cheap and hold up decently well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01489QOOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UlZUCb6K7GRPA
Padded seats tend to have more padding - seems great, but actually causes more discomfort and numbness in the long run. They also don't account for chafing - you don't want a friction burn between your legs.
So slim hard seats are actually more comfortable over time and cause less damage to the skin and tissue around your sit bones. You need to make sure your sit bones (ischial tuberosity) are well situated. The sit bones of your hips are designed to support weight for long periods of time, where a plush seat disperses your weight to muscles and other areas, which leads to longer pain and numbness. Padded shorts/underwear designed for cycling move with you as you shift in the seat. You can often get inserts just designed like underwear so you don't need to get a whole new set of workout pants - this is what I often use since I have a bazillion pairs of workout pants, and it's also far cheaper than just buying cycling pants. I hope this helps!
Here's a great pair that I use that are only $10.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01489QQQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_8AZkxbKVDVYCY
Edit: also, clip in shoes will really up your workout, since your feet are constantly connected and engaged with the bike. Not only do you have more stability, but you get a better push and follow through on the pedal, workout more muscles than just engaging your foot to the pedal. Gloves, for me anyway, for indoor cycling is just because I'm a sweaty beast.
Baleaf Men's 3D Padded Bike Bicycle MTB Cycling Underwear Shorts (Blue, L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTE6OTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tx02Cb420NTFF
Get shorts and a gel seat cover. You ride more when you're comfortable.
You will adjust somewhat with more riding, particularly as you build your butt muscles hah. I am your typical Hank Hill body type, so I wear these under my shorts whenever I bike more than a few miles.
A pair of [riding] (http://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00CWVP8PC/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450461184&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=biking+underwear) shorts helps tremendously also!
I am trying to stay under the $100 price point I am not a crazy cycling I just commute to work and ride for fun occasionally on the weekends. I am debating to get some compression tights or if I should go with some looser pants accompanied by a shammy.
I am riding a 91 hardrock with some city tires a rack and a selle royal seta seat.
I suppose if you bum doesn't hurt you don't need them. As for me my bum was really sore when I first started. I don't cycle without padded underwear now.
I have these:
https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Padded-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B013I362HK
And shorts like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Blike-ShortsLoose-Shorts-Climbing-Green/dp/B074Z14N56
My commute is 30 miles round-trip.
You can get decent padded shorts on Amazon for something like $12.
These are just fine, and dirt cheap: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00O0F3BVG/
That's the Canadian site, just change the .ca to a .com if you're in the US.
Shorts: I use these as Underwear (because no one wants to see me in tights): Ohuhu Cycling Underwear - but I've not used anything else to compare them to.
2) I also grabbed This phone mount.
3 and 4, I have no idea.
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&amp;qid=1540914170&amp;sr=8-3&amp;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&amp;qid=1540914403&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=no%2Bsweat%2Bdetergent&amp;th=1 (Smaller bottles are available.)
You need this.
https://www.amazon.ca/Baleaf-Padded-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00MTE6NEW/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?keywords=biking+shami&amp;qid=1562944487&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr1
Here's my list:
First Aid Kit - just handy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001MEY964?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Some sort of sunglasses / windglasses: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000W4CSU4?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Bike maintenance book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/097655304X?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
Mastering mountain bike skills book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0736083715?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
Arse saver pants: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CWVP9YC?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
Cheap lights: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B77SGEC?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Tool kit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009VYB87A?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;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!
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!
This
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.
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&amp;qid=1409535141&amp;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.