Kids Padded Bike Pants Buying Guide
Answer the following questions and think through the points made. This will help you get the right padded pants.
Supporting you to get the right solutions for comfort on your seat so you can smile when you ride
Do you need Padded Bike Pants?
The padding in the bike underwear (goUnders), bike pants or liners help to provide comfort and protection at the contact point of the bottom on the bike seat. The length of time riding, the frequency they ride – is it on consecutive days? Do they talk about discomfort? Do you want to eliminate all barriers to help just get them out there… will all be factors to help you decide – do they need them? Learn more at Kids Bike Pants – do they need them?
What do you want to wear when you ride?
Choosing what to wear on the bike will depend on what they feel comfortable in, what is appropriate to provide protection from the season, the weather, the terrain. Learn more at What to Wear on the Bike. Bike underwear with padding (a chamois) sewn in offers the most flexibility. Worn like underwear – they goUnder their riding clothing of choice, everyday or recreational clothes, clothing in their wardrobe that suits the season, the weather on the day, their mood, and their changeable likes and dislikes. See Bike in Everyday/Recreational Clothes.
Traditionally – in the adult world of riding – bike pants are made of lycra with padding sewn in. See Bike in Lycra Padded Bike Pants. The other option is bike shorts that may or may not come with a liner (liners normally have padding sewn in).
The Padding (Chamois)
The chamois is the padding that will provide the comfort and protection when they ride. The chamois should be kids specific to fit their smaller structure. Made from a fabric that wicks away moisture and is breathable. One they are 12 plus then it is likely that they will need to be moving to a adult chamois – to get they support that is required.
See more at Fancy pants- why wear padded bike pants.
The Fabric
The fabric should be a performance material that is breathable and wicks away moisture. The fabric needs to stretch to provide firmness so the chamois can be held in place to provide the cushioning in all the right places. See Women Riding Clothing – Fabric Choice
Kids Padded Bike Pant Solutions
Padded Bike Underwear - Kids
Padded Pant
Type of Riding
Duration & Frequency
Chamois (the padding)
Features
Cost
$59.00
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Padded Bike Underwear - Kids Endurance
Padded Pant
Type of Riding
Duration & Frequency
Chamois (the padding)
Features
Cost
$69.00
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Padded Bike Underwear - Youth - boys and girls
Padded Pant
Type of Riding
Duration & Frequency
Chamois (the padding)
Features
Cost
Coming Soon $89.00
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Padded Bike Underwear - Womens Endurance
Padded Pant
Type of Riding
Duration & Frequency
Chamois (the padding)
Features
Cost
Coming Soon $89.00
SHOP
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Bike Pant Care
Your bike pants will have specific care instructions. Please follow them. As your bike pants are worn directly against your skin while exercising you will need to wash them after every ride. Read: Caring for you Bike Pants.
Be Comfortable on your Bike Seat
There is more you can do to help you be comfortable
- The saddle may need to be considered. Kids bikes are often not blessed with great bike seats.
- Help them ride in the correct body position – See Chi Riding video and other Chi Riding tips.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COMFORT: Be Comfortable on your Bike Seat Guide
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Helmet Fit
To find the natural crease line of your waist, stand straight with hands at the side. Then bend sideways running the hand down the outside surface of the leg. This movement will produce a crease at the waist so place your measuring tape on this crease. Return to standing straight and place the tape measure around your waist at your crease point (usually the narrowest part of your torso).
Firstly you will need to find the point 2cm above the top of their knee cap.
To find your inside leg measurement stand with heels against a wall. Place a book between your legs as high up as it will go. Move away from the wall keeping the book against it. Place a tape measure at the top end of the book and let it drop to the floor.
To find the natural crease line of your waist, stand straight with hands at the side. Then bend sideways running the hand down the outside surface of the leg. This movement will produce a crease at the waist so place your measuring tape on this crease. Return to standing straight and place the tape measure around your waist at your crease point (usually the narrowest part of your torso).
