Very disappointed - these came up right at the top in a search for "triathlon shorts." I wanted a pair of bike shorts with no padding for a triathlon - swimming is the first event, and I didn't want to feel like I was wearing a bulky wet diaper while cycling and running. Since these were so highly-rated, I ordered them. Well, these shorts don't have flat seams, which is surprising, because they are pretty standard even in cheap dancewear. If I rode a bike wearing these wet from the pool, I'd end up with blisters from the 1/4" raised seams in the crotch. I'm sure they'd be fine for less chafing activities.