[FoShizzle]

perhaps the dumbest question i have asked in a while, but are folks free-balling (sorry ladies, not sure what the analogous term is for you) when wearing chamois-based cycling shorts, or not. In one of this month's mountain bike mags it notes that one should not wear underwearas the chamois can really only do its job effectively when against the skin directly.

 

[Tracerboy]

perhaps the dumbest question i have asked in a while, but are folks free-balling (sorry ladies, not sure what the analogous term is for you) when wearing chamois-based cycling shorts, or not. In one of this month's mountain bike mags it notes that one should not wear underwearas the chamois can really only do its job effectively when against the skin directly.

Freeballin' and proud :thumbsup: Seriously, the mag is correct, cycling shorts are meant to be worn without anything between you and the chamois. Try it you'll l;ike it

 

[FoShizzle]

Freeballin' and proud :thumbsup: Seriously, the mag is correct, cycling shorts are meant to be worn without anything between you and the chamois. Try it you'll l;ike it

thanks max....i feel so stupid (more than usual anyway).....

but i feel so liberated already

 

[TNC]

Yeah, absolutely no underwear. Most all underwear is cotton which adds to the chaffing problem when it gets and stays damp. Now, during winter it's OK to use wicking fiber long underwear under your shorts as they wick, unlike cotton underwear, and since it's cold, you don't get the level of hot, steamy conditions in the nether regions to cause problems.

 

[blackagness]

Alway's no underwear. I've come to like it so much, now I never wear it...Ok much info.

 

[scrublover]

Free. I can't imagine how uncofortable it would be to do a long ride with undies under my bike shorts. That goes for baggie or tight.

 

[Whafe]

FoS, am awe struck, so thought you would be a free baller.............................. The liberating feeling is, well, lost for words............................ Yeah ha....




Really, no one was wearing daks under there cycling shorts? if so. am real concerned...........

 

[Pigtire]

Just hanging loose w/ regular cycling shorts. Sometimes I just wear boxers under my cargo shorts.

 

[AndrewTO]

but i feel so liberated already

Hey, Fo, just remember, when you see any female riders ..... it's not polite to point.

 

[LyNx]

I can't believe the great FoShizzle seriously asked this question :skep: and I sure hope you haven't been wearing undies with your chamois :nono: I just can't imagine how uncomfortable that would be and the "chaffing" you'd experience.

 

[2farfwd]

Free

Use to wear underwear underneath, but some bad chaffing changed my mind. Now I go free with some Bag Balm applied liberally = happy crotch for sure.

 

[Offrampmotel]

I didn't know you were supposed to wear underwear with anything

 

[BelaySlave]

Last weekend I was rockin' the underwear under my baggies!!!!


The baggies had a removable liner and I was just too lazy to go back to the car to get 'em to put 'em on after getting my lift ticket. I figured since I only had a limited amount of time to ride, I'd be OK. WRONG!!! Man was my ass missing the chamois!!!

 

[adamantane]

this is a great thread...me and my buddies all ride free-balling...me and bros' don't ride with anybody who doesn't...

great post, i've still cracking up

 

[lebikerboy]

There was a poll a while back and the majority of those responding wore underwear under their biking shorts! Looks like everyone here is more enlightened.

 

[Ricko]

Nuthin' worse then sweaty bunched up underwear...it just aint right:incazzato:

I was reluctant to go commando at first just like you but after one free ballin' ride, I'd never go back!

 

[Jinks]

I used to wear tightie-whities under my baggies for years, and then a couple years ago I read that I shouldn't. What a difference! I've been liberated. Now I save at least .05 ounces worth of weight and maybe more with sweaty undies!! :thumbsup:

 

[Eric Hoefer]

No underwear but I wouldnt say my balls are free, that chamois keeps em pretty immobile

 

[BrokenBones]

Skip the underwear, but sprinkle a heavy dose of GoldBond on your chamois before you put your shorts on. Your boys will be cool and dry for hours.

 

[Brown_Teeth]

Have two kids balls are worked but hey if you can't just flame on,:thumbsup: