AM shorts nicks things - help out a newb
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moorey
call me Mia
I have padded boxer type things under baggy shorts for anything over a 50km trail ride. The endura gear with clip in and out liners are good also.
Resist the Lycra, my friend.
Plankosaurus
Spongeplank Dalepantski
cheap torpedo 7 stuff has always kept my ass reasonably happy, i got a set of fox shorts on special once which are a little nicer i guess but i wouldn't pay much extra for it. i've used a couple of inner shorts that use the mesh rather than lycra but they've quickly been shelved or binned in favor of the lycra, its just nicer.
scblack
Leucocholic
I wear basic knicks with a chamois, under (MTB) shorts. I've never worn them under before, as I only rode DH before but now I have a AM bike I'm pedalling further.
I find the lycra reduces chafing, as the covering over the upper leg is good.
Edit there - as others have said, I mean MTB shorts, not just plain old shorts. I mostly wear mid weight Keewee MTB shorts.
I find the lycra reduces chafing, as the covering over the upper leg is good.
Edit there - as others have said, I mean MTB shorts, not just plain old shorts. I mostly wear mid weight Keewee MTB shorts.
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Plankosaurus
Spongeplank Dalepantski
This is what I do. Good set of bib knicks under Fox Ranger shorts. I just did this for cape to cape without any issues.
I will say there is a lot of difference between $50 knicks and $150 ones, but only if you do fairly long rides.
+1
I have a bit of a gut so I find the elastic in Knicks can get uncomfortable so I made the switch to bib Knicks.
Then throw some baggy's over the top and a loose shirt. I feel more casual and ride comfortable.
bib Knicks... Give them a go.
mxracer92
Likes Dirt
ditto .. even raced XC races with em , stick it to the lycra boys getting beat in baggys , mid travel bike is rewarding !
clockworked
Like an orange
i used to do the knicks under normal shorts. Never again after trying the fox ranger shorts. The material choice is a lot more appropriate and the shorts in turn are more comfy. Plus i think they'll be more resilient; no point ruining otherwise fine normal shorts!
MudRhino
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Best nics I have found are the 2XU ones with the holes in the padding (they have others too, but not as good). Super comfy, stops the groin hurt better than cheaper nicks and the holes let the sweat go elsewhere. Also they have sales every so often so you can pick them up cheap - normally they are between $150 and $250, but i got my 3 sets for like $40 each.
Be sure you don't buy the tri nics if your just using them for riding - the tri nics have jack padding.
Oh and I wear fox sgts on top so I don't get hassled by my mates and lady boys :bounce:
Be sure you don't buy the tri nics if your just using them for riding - the tri nics have jack padding.
Oh and I wear fox sgts on top so I don't get hassled by my mates and lady boys :bounce:
booerns
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This. I don't have a gut myself, but I still find the elastic waistband can get very uncomfortable especially on a lengthy ride. So I made the jump to bib-knicks and have started to wear them underneath my baggys, it's extremely comfortable and a lot better IMO than baggy shorts that have the inbuilt knicks - I find they ride up way too much and tend to bunch up a lot
man I have just come from DH into AM and experienced the same thing this weekend also!. however I am going to try and find a new seat that might fit my but bones better. I know I will have to sport the lycra at some stage, but trying to get the padded MTB shorts to work first.
MudRhino
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I found the padded shorts by fox felt like baby nappies... gave up on those. The padding that comes with fox shorts but is detachable is useless too - it compresses within 1 ride and is like wearing a Band-Aid. Invest in decent nics and you wont have this problem, even with rock hard carbon seats.