Bike Shorts Poll

So I am looking to see what the masses say.  

When wearing bike shorts do you wear them as I feel they were intended, Commando, or.....do you feel the need to wear underwear in addition to your wicking, breathable and cushioned bike shorts?

I have a friend who ingrained in me long ago how wearing underwear with bike shorts was a moral travesty and something one should never engage in.  I thought this was the consensus among most if not all cyclists.  

Is this not the case?

How do you wear bike shorts - with or without additional undergarments?

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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on July 13, 2015 at 7:49am

Not supposed to wear underwear (friction-causing). Chamois cream highly recommended (reduce friction). 

Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on July 13, 2015 at 8:07am

I concur

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on July 13, 2015 at 8:39am

Thanks for posting this. I didn't know that exists. Definitely worth a try. 

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on July 13, 2015 at 9:04am
I have some of these and I did wear them but mine would stick out a bit past the bike shorts/bibs. Maybe I should look for shorter ones or get longer bike shorts/bibs.
Permalink Reply by Gecko on July 13, 2015 at 8:29am

Back when I actually wore padded shorts, I never rode with only those.  I would use the padded shorts as underwear, underneath a pair of baggy cargo shorts.  That was a pretty good system and I was very rarely uncomfortable.

Permalink Reply by JeffB on July 15, 2015 at 5:15am

+1. People in just the bike shorts are wearing fancy boxers in public. :)

 But to answer the OP, commando.

Permalink Reply by David Barish on July 13, 2015 at 8:51am

Commando.

Permalink Reply by Maurice on July 13, 2015 at 9:19am

I mostly wear compression shorts under regular shorts.  No bibs or padded shorts.  No chafing.

 

In very cold weather, I wear compression pants (base layer) under other clothes.

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on July 13, 2015 at 11:14am

Boxer briefs under normal shorts have always worked for me on multi-day trips. Synthetics/wool/silk on long rides and cotton for the commute.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on July 13, 2015 at 10:56am

Commando, but longjohns in the fall and early spring.

Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on July 13, 2015 at 12:51pm

I haven't worn them in years, but...

"There's nothing like an unfurnished basement for pure comfort." -Bart Simpson

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on July 14, 2015 at 8:31am

I am impressed that you can ride 100 miles like that with no problems. :-)

I too am a child of the 1970's but I am couldn't do that combo for 100 miles. Ouch!

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