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They also don't bunch up anywhere.
– Rebekah
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 20:09
I do not thinking the Spandex part is necessarily the wicking part, but since they are thinner the moisture more easily moves around.
– geoffc
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 20:14
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@Johan - clarified: I thought the shorts looked weird. My coworkers still make fun of me when I come in wearing my shorts, but they don't have much to say when I point out that my butt isn't sore after riding in because of them!
– Jared Harley
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 20:44
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I much prefer wool over Lycra for form-fitting or loose cycling clothes. It doesn't smell even after multiple sweaty rides and breathes much better than most fabrics I've worn. Added bonus: wool garments are usually less garish and logo-bedecked. So, my answer would be there is no benefit to Lycra!
– Adam Hollidge
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 23:11
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If it's padding in the shorts you want, you don't need to go with spandex. There are bike shorts you can buy that have the padding, but otherwise look like regular shorts. I suppose you can wear them without underwear, too (if you want) but I don't do that (TMI, I know).
– Dan Moulding
Commented Sep 11, 2010 at 22:14

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