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Hi all,

Had a bike for a while but only ride it once in a while due to the seat and not having padded shorts could anyone give me some advice or a seat and or padded shorts i am 6ft 3 and 350lbs

Thanks in advance
 
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I was basically the same size when I started riding, I’ve been using the Sponeed cycling shorts on Amazon… only like $30 each and have worked well enough for the time being. I personally didn’t want to invest too much into a singular pair of shorts because I commute to work via bike so I wanted to buy several pairs instead of needing to wash them every day. They go up to Asian 4xl (American 3xl) but stretch a lot and had no problem fitting into them … outside of that if you want quality in big boy sizing, Aerotech is best
 
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Swolie74 said:
I was basically the same size when I started riding, I’ve been using the Sponeed cycling shorts on Amazon… only like $30 each and have worked well enough for the time being. I personally didn’t want to invest too much into a singular pair of shorts because I commute to work via bike so I wanted to buy several pairs instead of needing to wash them every day. They go up to Asian 4xl (American 3xl) but stretch a lot and had no problem fitting into them … outside of that if you want quality in big boy sizing, Aerotech is best
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Thank you for your reply i will look into these bro 👊🏾
 
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Specialized has Saddles that are made to fit your Sit Bones. You get two pieces of Cardboard bigger than your butt. You sit down on an unpadded Chair then pull yourself down to the chair so your sit bones will leave indentations in the Cardboard. Measure the distance between the centers of each depression and you now have measured the size of your butt. Now take that measurement and go shop for a new saddle....you simply will not believe how comfortable it is! I ride a 143mm model.
 
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When I go on really long rides and don't want my padded shorts slipping down my big @ss LOL i use bibs...this one in particular (I'm 340):
Garneau Optimum 2

I also tried out these cheaper ones from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNKX9HS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

These shorts are really comfortable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08X9WPMHR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also bought that shorts were meh but the padded liner is great when I don't feel like wearing a bib. Here is a link to the bib that came with the shorts....which are only $18:
Amazon.com: Urban Cycling ClickFast Padded Undershorts Liner Underwear with Coolmax Technology (Compatible with Enduro Shorts) (2XL) Black : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
 
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BigJZ74 said:
When I go on really long rides and don't want my padded shorts slipping down my big @ss LOL i use bibs...this one in particular (I'm 340):
Garneau Optimum 2

I also tried out these cheaper ones from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNKX9HS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

These shorts are really comfortable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08X9WPMHR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also bought that shorts were meh but the padded liner is great when I don't feel like wearing a bib. Here is a link to the bib that came with the shorts....which are only $18:
Amazon.com: Urban Cycling ClickFast Padded Undershorts Liner Underwear with Coolmax Technology (Compatible with Enduro Shorts) (2XL) Black : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
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Thank you sir
 
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Definitely make sure your saddle fits. Big dudes have wide sit bones and most normal saddles won't cut it. Wider (150mm+) seats put the support in the right place.

Chamois opinions are all over the place, because every rider is different. I'm really liking these Baleaf shorts right now, they're as good as anything else I own from Pearl Izumi, Garneau, Giro, etc. But you'll likely have to shop around until you find a brand that works for you. Remember that too much padding can be as detrimental as too little, and a well fitted saddle plus lots of seat time are the best way to resolve sit bone pain.

 
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Weight and sit bone width are not coupled.
 
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Agreed on the SIT bones. W the proper seat having padded bib is nice - but on occasion I ride without it and its not much different. I'll also add a piece of advice I got on this forum...if you ride once in a while, nothing is going to make a difference. if you ride constantly you get used to it. Now after a long ride...of all the things that hurt on me, thats not one of them lol
 
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They're so nice, I went from none to four pairs in a couple months. Which is still cheaper than a single pair of nice bibs ;)
 
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Yootah said:
Well that looks neat. I just discovered Duluth Bullpen boxers a couple months ago and they're comfyAF. $75 seems steep for a chamois but I might have to give a pair of these a shot.
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One day in an outdoor store, I saw "My Package" underwear with said pouch, I thought, wow, I need these for hiking so I bought some.
Since I've always hated the boys not having a home, no separation with normal bike shorts, I always thought, "man, somebody needs to make bike shorts like my My Package underwear". Then I saw it....in a magazine many years later. I was so happy I shed a tear.

I believe "My Package" became "BN3TH"
 
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