What would be a good pair of spandex shorts to wear for bicycling and exercise?

Question

I bought myself a bicycle to ride to lose a few pounds. I was wondering should I buy regular spandex shorts without the padding so I can wear them for other exercises as well? I guess I can pad the bicycle seat for comfort.

Answer 1

You can get padded underwear to wear under the spandex shorts.

Answer 2

I would buy a pair of Hind Shorts or Speedos. They don't have padding but Will be good for other exercises as well. I hope you are going to wear them under regular shorts.  

Answer 3

Listen to Anomaly 17  

Answer 4

Get two pairs of shorts, one for each activity. You're going to want to be washing them alternately anyway.

Answer 5

I'd just buy two different pairs of shorts; I have about four pairs of cycling shorts that I alternate between, and wear totally different clothing for other activities.  BTW, riding on a super-soft gel seat will make your butt and nether regions hurt really bad and/or go numb after about 15 minutes.  Get a good quality saddle that is firmer than you'd think would be comfortable logically, and a good pair of shorts, and you'll be much better off.