Seems like it would help keep the shorts from getting stinky.

Edit 1: friction is the answer

Edit 2: sorry for this edit – i was trying to make a new post, but Blorp for some reason took me to editing this one instead. Trying to put it back the way it was…

    • fraksken@infosec.pub
      7·
      13 days ago

      Maybe if the underwear is not wet, it’s not time for bike wear. This is for endurance and sweat management.

      • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
        1·
        12 days ago

        I thought the padding was to not get back pain. Right now I’m limited to about 30 min on the bike before i have to call it without shorts. With padded shorts i can go like an hour or more. This is mountain biking.