Padded inner shorts are the perfect complement to casual bike shorts without padding. These inner shorts are usually cut slightly shorter and thinner than normal lycra cycling shorts and are designed as underpants. Mountain bikers and recreational cyclists who prefer looser cycling shorts will enjoy the integrated seat pad, which provides excellent comfort in the saddle. Although this combination might not offer the aerodynamic advantages of tight-fitting lycra shorts, you do gain flexibility. They're neck and neck when it comes to comfort, function and style.