the spandex shorts are padded on the butt, which is why they look weird when you\'re just standing so yes they absolutely make a difference! If you\'re going to sit on a bike for hours at a time, you take anything you can to help out with the comfort factor.
Also, I was unaware I was gay. According to my ex I\'m also gay for doing yoga, so I must be pretty flaming by your logic. :hscratch: