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  1. newtoit
    Member

    I have been going fine so far using just a cheapy pair of £7.50 Tenn shorts of amazon which are actually quite comfy. Now that I'm on the bike more often I'm struggling to keep up with washing and definitely need more attire with a padded bum!

    My question is whether it is worth getting something like this
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baleaf-Padded-Bicycle-Underwear-Shorts/dp/B00CWVPAU0/ref=sr_1_4?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1430386106&sr=1-4&keywords=cycling+shorts
    which I could wear under "normal" attire but still prevent the sore bum! Or if anyone has any experience of these and found that they aren't great?

    Thinking something like them would be handy for weekends going out for cafes/coffee/pubs and not wanting to wander around clad (visibly) in Lycra!

    Any other suggestions of alternatives are welcome as I will almost certainly buy another pair of cycling shorts anyway - the Tenn ones are cheap and cheerful but not bad, it's not as if I'm out doing 100 mile rides or anything, but if anyone has anything they swear by for commuting then my ears are open!

    Posted 8 years ago #

  2. Mandopicker101
    Member

    I used to have 'cycling boxer shorts' from Endura. They were pretty good and lasted well. Not quite cheap as chips, but probably less than a good pair of lyrca shorts. When I bought a pair of MTB-style baggy shorts from the Bike Co-Op they came with a pair of their own cycling boxers, which aren't as padded but are still OK.

    Depending on size, you might find that Planet X can help you out here - they've got cycling undershorts in their sale at £4.99 a pair (small size only).

    Decathlon's basic lycra shorts are OK too and come in under a tenner. They're black, not entirely see-thru and have a functional pad. You wouldn't want to do long distances in these I don't think, but they're grand for commuting. I've worn these under a pair of running tights this winter and even under 'regular clothes' as needed (maybe worth having something to change into at the other end mind!).

    Likewise, Aldi have cycling undershorts coming in store on Sunday 3rd May. Yours for £4.99. I've not had experience of these, but the pad in a pair of cycling tights I had from them is...fairly large. Not uncomfortable, but...different.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  3. kaputnik
    Moderator

    I'd recommend Wiggle's own brand - DHB - for some basic lycra shorts. I've worn them for long tours, sportives, audaxes and fast club runs and commuting and they're very good without breaking the bank.

    I prefer bibshorts (aka mankini shorts) myself as they don't need a heavily elasticated and grippy waistband to stay up and also cover up your back where the jacket generally rides up a bit and leaves you with cold kidneys. They're every bit as discrete as "regular" shorts.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  4. Mandopicker101
    Member

    The other shop to watch for offers on cycling shorts is Condor Cycles. From time to time they discount their own-brand cycle shorts, which fit well and look pretty good too.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  5. paddyirish
    Member

    Have tried the Aldi undershorts and they are useful for a utility cycle - pad is pretty minimal but better than nowt... I 'd take them if I was going to hire a bike for a weekend city trip.

    For non lycra look- cycling shorts with a baggy pair over the top (some 3/4 length ones from decathlon have done me very well). Best of both worlds- I'm comfy and there is a modicum of decency...

    I'd also have a look at bib shorts. They also have no waistband to dig into you and are definitely my preference for long rides.

    This morning I wore cycling shorts and found that as my jersey had ridden up during the ride that I had a delightful raw red stripe across my back. Bibshorts eliminate that risk and also as I've found to my cost, my rear passenger loved to attempt to pull my shorts down mid ride... Bibs foil them...

    Posted 8 years ago #

  6. Stickman
    Member

    +1 for dhb

    Posted 8 years ago #

  7. paddyirish
    Member

    ALDI have some stuff that is worth a look on Sunday

    Posted 8 years ago #

  8. gembo
    Member

    I have some altura padded pants. They are Ok. But if you want a good pad you need to go for shorts. Bib shorts for longer cycles, shorts for under your shorts for commute. Then take change of pants, then find you have forgotten them and need to go commando, see confessions.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  9. wee folding bike
    Member

    I see Aldi have a page of cycling stuff including a Soreen loaf.

    https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sun-3-may/

    Posted 8 years ago #

  10. gembo
    Member

    Aldi socks are really good for £2.99 tho price has gone up steadily. I once did a sportive and the feeding station gave out individual slices of soreen in the wrapper and I was bamboozled to figure how they had been buttered? This was in a place outside Windsor called Sarratt. Had done 80 miles and had 100 to go (but with overnight sleep). Big hill out of Sarratt that the guys on the hand operated bikes managed which was a spectacular effort. Fuelled by soreen malt loaf

    Posted 8 years ago #

  11. wee folding bike
    Member

    I just bite bits off. No butter.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  12. newtoit
    Member

    Thanks!

    May as well get a pair and see how it goes.

    Any idea if this cycling stuff will be in the new Aldi on Gilmerton Rd? Are they in all stores? Might stock up on bits & bobs...

    Posted 8 years ago #

  13. gembo
    Member

    Will be in all Aldi. However, popular aldis will have queues of bargain hunting cyclists at 9a.m. Tomorrow. E.g gorgie branch

    Posted 8 years ago #

  14. wee folding bike
    Member

    I heard the bike stands are down to £17 but they still don't fit a Brompton frame.

    Airdrie has two Aldis.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  15. SRD
    Moderator

    I saw something saying the cycling sale was Sunday only.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  16. Tulyar
    Member

    I find a Soreen loaf a bit small - the nice moist fruit loaves that Aldi used to do were great, but still not as good as the Callander bakery ones.

    All eaten by biting off a chunk - hence Soreen a bit disappointingly small

    Posted 8 years ago #

  17. Snowy
    Member

    Soreen loaves downsized in the last few years along with many other common items while keeping the price the same in a bid to convince consumers they weren't getting any more expensive.

    Still fantastic fave cycling food though - can chop it and squash it to fit almost any pocket or bag; doesn't go solid when it's cold or melt when it's hot.

    In fact I've got some in the kitchen. Excuse me a minute ... :-)

    Posted 8 years ago #

  18. Nelly
    Member

    The new shoes look nice. Velcro closures.
    My Specialized commute shoes (falling to bits) have Velcro closures but the new version have some odd system - presumably due to a marketing led campaign to make stuff overcomplicated.

    Will try on and post a review.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  19. newtoit
    Member

    Well, I got some after a LOT of rummaging - there were LOADS of large but medium was hard to come by, despite being the first person in... They seem alright, pad is a bit less paddy than my shorts but that is to be expected. It is also a bit more towards the back, so will see how they go. At a fiver can't really complain anyway. The less said about the rest of the shop, however...

    Also got some casual shorts with a padded inner, a shirt, sunglasses,gloves, saddle bag. Oops! Fortunately I didn't fancy the softshell.

    Became a bit of a scrum when a few others showed up though!

    Posted 8 years ago #

  20. gembo
    Member

    Yes the Aldi bike sale in a nutshell @newtoit. Williams bros beer cheaper in Aldi than elsewhere. They also do a Spanish red from Ribero del duero region called Minaret at 5.99 that is often good ( dependent on the year). Their own six pack of fresh orange juice cartons for lunch boxes way cheaper than other supermarkets.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  21. newtoit
    Member

    @Gembo "Williams bros beer cheaper in Aldi than elsewhere. They also do a Spanish red from Ribero del duero region called Minaret at 5.99 that is often good ( dependent on the year)."

    Unfortunately not at 9.05am on a Sunday!

    Kingsmill bread about 50p cheaper than Sainsbobs

    Posted 8 years ago #

  22. gembo
    Member

    Yes you can't get the bevy and the bike clobber on the same visit.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  23. Nelly
    Member

    Shoes are "alright" but closures feel a bit flimsy for commuting, so no purchase.

    Plus side? Several bottles of 7Giraffes and a couple of nice looking Weissbeers. Yum.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  24. gembo
    Member

    @nelly, good choices.

    The grey horse pub in Balerno had very nice beer on the other night Jarl. Not Williams but think it is brewed in Scotland. Will google.

    Yes by fyne ales based in Cairndow on shores of loch fyne. Mmmm. Nice

    Posted 8 years ago #

  25. Nelly
    Member

    @gembo, having one of the Weissbeers now. Nice.

    Jarl is one of my colleagues fave. She goes up to the FyneFest every year and spends a weekend drinking it on the shore of the loch. Lovely.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  26. fimm
    Member

    Another fan of Jarl here. Must go and stock up on cheap Aldi beer again sometime!

    Posted 8 years ago #

  27. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    Getting back ot here's a skit vaguely about underpants (nsfw).

    Posted 8 years ago #

  28. mercury1and2
    Member

    Talking about under shorts my view is that chamois cream works wonders i use Soigneur. Any cycling under an hour I wear what I want with no cream. Over the hour I use cream and Merino boxers that I have, padded and non padded. I wish to move away from Lycra as I'm not skinny and nylon-I just don't like the smell.

    Posted 8 years ago #

  29. Morningsider
    Member

    Jarl! It's Satan's urine. Can't say I'm a fan of this trend for super hopped/citrus beers. Fyne Ales do quite a few decent brews though - Avalanche, Vital Spark and Highlander are all good.

    I have no advice on what kind of undercrackers to wear though. I always though chamois cream was really nappy cream, just 20 times more expensive?

    Posted 8 years ago #

  30. gembo
    Member

    Matt berry is funny, if a bit samey. Loved his underpantzi

    On the chamois cream, I will use this stuff if going for fifty miles or more. I use tesco own brand nappy cream. As I have said before and will do so again, it is pseudo sudocrem

    Costs 99p is the same effective barrier as any more expensive stuff.

    Avalanche also nice, I like it and jarl. Jarl bit like deuchars, I cannot drink more than a pint. It is funny but a bit samey, did I say that earlier? Also starts feeling like glue?

    I do like an ale around the 3.7 or 3.8 mark. But will with caution sip ONE leffe at 6.6 I can feel the hangover whilst still in the pub.

    Posted 8 years ago #

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