Anyone have alternatives to bike shorts?
What for cycling?!? 
er…no TR is tough enough even with decent kit - Castelli bibs - I can then focus on the pain!
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why? you just need something between your but and your saddle that does not make you skip or bail your workout. For some it’s thick padding, for others… whatever.
I just use regular bibs, that I also use outside, as long as they are comfortable 
keep an eye on wear, as you probably (should) wash your kit more with frequent short workouts instead of a few long outdoor rides, so your kit can wear out quicker when using indoor.
I prefer a bib short because it the chamois stays better in the right place, I also use a thin base layer shirt as it helps with better sweat regulation.
I really don’t see the need to search for an alternative without additional information
I wear my pyjamas on recovery rides, but that’s probably not your use case
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All I can picture at this point is something that looks like a jockstrap, but holds a chamois in place instead of a cup. Essentially bike shorts minus the shorts part. Think bib shoulder straps, attached directly to the chamois, and that’s it. Or maybe something like a Borat speedo, but with a pad.
Ok, I’m done now.
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Transatlantic rowers apparently have found the most comfortable option to be rowing naked while sitting on sheepskin. Could try something similar for cycling I guess. May also come with a risk of divorce and/or the neighbours calling in the police depending on your indoor cycling arrangements…
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So pajamas, jockstrap, or nekkid.
This says a lot about TR users 
It’s off season/base so I’m not looking to work hard at the moment, it’s cold in the cave of despair, and it’s a hassle getting changed as I workout twice a day. Seamless joggers is probably what I’m after.
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I’ve done 1 hour workouts in the loose-fitted style running shorts. Don’t know if they would be a good option for longer workouts, but they do keep you pretty cool.
Also worn a bikini top in place of a sports bra because I’m useless at laundry, but that’s probably not what you’re after.
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For anything shorter than 2.5 hours I wear regular shorts or a pair of compression shorts. I find that I don’t really need additional padding until I get to the 3ish hour mark.
Oh my word, as someone else who is useless at laundry, that’s brilliant.
sheepskin saddle, got it
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lycra not working anymore? Try PVC maybe? 
oh my word put spoiler tags on it or something would you 
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man it’s not the bodies, it’s the outfits
Don’t see the body shaming in my post … it was very clearly about the outfits
If you needed any more proof that lycra is preferable on the bike…!
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