SOOO frustrated

[DDH]

I have looked for two days for some new shorts in an XXL size. I really love the shebeest shorts and want another pair, but I swear no one has them in my size.
I know they sell them, I have a pair.

I'm at my wits end. Why does one pair of shorts or 1 nice jersey have to cost soooo much money.

I guess if I want something on sale, I'm just going to have to look everyday. It's enough to make you want to hang it up. I guess when your heavy businesses think you have no style, but even though I'm heavy I'd like to at least feel a little cute in my shorts, without having to pay 100 dollars for them.

Okay, I'm done, I just needed to get all that out. My neck hurts from hunching over this computer for the last couple of days and I'm done.

[Veronica]

I pay $100+ for my shorts. I haven't found any cheaper ones that make me happy on my rides.

V.

[KnottedYet]

Maybe you could PM SusanO and ask her if these will go on sale soon? http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=32816

Or offer to write a review of them for a little discount?

[DDH]

Thanks Knotted, I think I will do that.

It's not that I mind spending money on a good pair of shorts, it's just that if I don't know for sure I will like them, then I have a hard time spending that much. Of couse that spending thing caused me to buy a couple of pair that I never wear unless I have to, so I have two pair that I don't care for and am always washing out my shebeest. LOL

[Veronica]

It's not that I mind spending money on a good pair of shorts, it's just that if I don't know for sure I will like them, then I have a hard time spending that much. Of couse that spending thing caused me to buy a couple of pair that I never wear unless I have to, so I have two pair that I don't care for and am always washing out my shebeest. LOL

Yep, I have a few of those. :)

V.

[Kano]

I bought a pair of the Shebeest SSS shorts in XXL last spring.

The were on the clearance rack, so I'm pretty sure they're the 2006 model.

Turned out they were a bit too big, so they've only been worn once. Now they're a LOT too big.

Want 'em? They're looking for a good home!

Karen in Boise

[mimitabby]

I was at REI last weekend and all the shorts on clearance were the X sizes!
(so there was nothing that I could buy)

[ridebikeme]

Ahhh I hear the p:Dain! Try checking into Terry shorts... they have several models in XXL and seem to range in price from $50-$85.

Hope this helps!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I usually pay between $60-120 for biking bottoms (shorts and capris). I've tried cheaper ones but they seemed flimsy to me or just don't look good on me.
For every biking bottom piece I have kept, I have tried on at least 3 that I have not kept. I spend a lot of dough sending things back. I don't have big stores near me to try things on in. When I find something great online that fits well, I'll buy a second one just to avoid all the hassles of looking again.
You have my sympathy, I know the choices are very limited in XXL size. :mad:

[JLZimrmn]

I usually wear an XXL in cycling shorts but I found the Sheila Moon shorts to run big so I was able to get a pair of the knickers last year in an XL and they fit great. They are so comfortable I wish I could wear them around the house. (some times I do) :p Here is the link. http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=29972

[KnottedYet]

Those Sheila Moon shorts are some nice lookin' critters!

And I really like the looks of the knickers.

(must. not. buy. more. stuff.)
(yet! :p)

[sgtiger]

I think it's well worth the cost for quality shorts IMO. If I see shorts I like in my size, I buy them. I find with the smaller production runs for larger sizes, that if they're comfortable and have a decent cut then they'll usually get snapped up quickly.

Jerseys, on the other hand, are where I try to save a few bucks. I've been pretty lucky finding a few on the clearance racks at my local outdoor store(not biking specific: REI & Joe's (http://www.joessports.com/home/index.jsp), etc.) and from online discount outdoor gear vendors. If you don't mind not having a back pocket, then check out the tri/running stuff too. They might not be the cutest but I can usually find something I like. I remember someone, DarcyInOregon - I think(Hey,. what happened to her, anyway?), mentioning that they were able to find larger sized jerseys at their local Target too.

[DDH]

I bought a pair of the Shebeest SSS shorts in XXL last spring.

The were on the clearance rack, so I'm pretty sure they're the 2006 model.

Turned out they were a bit too big, so they've only been worn once. Now they're a LOT too big.

Want 'em? They're looking for a good home!

Karen in Boise

Yes ma'am I surely do.
How much?

[DDH]

Thanks for all the help girls and I will know next time I buy a pair that I really like to go back and buy a second.

Like I said I don't mind paying a bit for them if I know that I will like them. I hate sending things back, and I'm like you Lisa, I don't have a big store around here close to shop at and try things on.
Our local bike shop has shorts but they never carryt he xxl size. I have fussed him about it, but the owner wont' stock things he can't sell. Guess I can't blame him for that. Shoot, he won't even mark down his old stuff, he puts it away and then puts it back out depending on the season. We were in there the other day and I asked the guy that always works that one when they were going to mark the stuff for winter down and he said the owner won't, he'll just put it away and drag it back out next year.
Doesn't make sense to me, but whatever floats his boat. LOL

[SlowButSteady]

I feel your pain. :(

LBSs carry very few things in XL and nothing in XXL. Most of their stuff is XS, S and the occasional M or L.

I live 3 hours from an REI, but I have found some XL stuff there and yes, they're often on clearance.

....I've got Terry shorts, some in XL and some in XXL. I'm not satisfied with them though. The XXL (or is it 1X?)'s I have are too big, the chamois is too big. It's bulky and it bunches up to one side. After 15 miles or so, I may as well be riding on the frame as on the saddle, because that's what it feels like.

But The XL's I have are almost too small. I'm also thinking that my chamois in the older pair of shorts has worn out too fast (fabric bunches to one side).

If anyone finds some XXL's with a minimal chamois, I'd be thinking about buying some.

[VeloVT]

Check out Sierra Trading Post too... they've had some killer deals on Shebeest tops and bottoms this year.

[tulip]

I figure my body only touches my bike in three places: my hands, my butt, and my feet. Therefore, I don't skimp on gloves, shorts, or shoes.

I've found the brand and model of shorts that I like and I buy one pair each year, which even at $100 I can justify. I have quite a collection now. When the old ones get saggy after about 5 years, I put them in the winter shorts drawer and only wear them in the winter under tights. The tights keep things, well, tight. Even when they get some holes in them, I can still wear them in the winter under tights.

I guess I'd get rid of them when the chamois wears out, but that hasn't happened yet.

DDH, check on Team Estrogen's website. They have alot of clothes for hard-to-fit women.

[DDH]

Well, I have looked on Siera, Rei, and everyone I can find, and none of the ones I thoght I might like were in a xxl. I will just keep looking and if any of you find some great deal let me know, and I will be on it. If I find some I will let you know too.


Thanks Karen for the shorts.

[Susan Otcenas]

I've already responded to DDH offline, but I thought I'd point out that we have a "size finder" feature on our website here:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/shopBySize.asp (You can find this link on the green navigation bar at the top of any page)

Click the size you're looking for and the type of garment you are trying to find, and VOILA! It shows you what's IN STOCK in that size. If it's not in stock (even if it originally came in that size) it doesn't display.

I just did it for "XXL" and "Shorts, Road-style (lycra), padded" and it produced 20 results.

Hope this helps.

Susan

[Trek420]

Susan, I just got the TE newsletter and I hope it's ok that I post that right now you can save $15.00 on orders over $100.00 right here on TE.

Use code CSSAVE15 at check out. Ladies (and gents) just click on the upper left hand corner of the screen and start shopping!

[Susan Otcenas]

Trek,

It's fine. One of the advantages of signing up for the newsletter is advance notice and/or exclusive access to offers. This offer is not currently up on the site, but likely will be later in the day. But the code will work regardless.

Terms of the offer:

Save $15.00 on orders over $100.00.
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Limit one coupon per person.
Can not be retroactively applied to orders already placed.
Offer not valid on gift certificates.

You can sign up for the newsletter here:
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Susan

[Sprocket's Mom]

DDH- on the slowfattraithlete website I found this!!! Now's your chance to really let them know!!!:D:cool:

"NEW! Sound off on plus-sized tri wear - and the lack thereof! Have you been suffering from the lack of plus-sized triathlon and athletic wear? I know I have. But recently I was contacted by a marketing person for a very well-known technical fabric company (I was asked to keep the name of the company quiet for a while until they've finished their project). This person is doing research into the market for plus-sized women athletes and wanted me to tell her what I thought people's needs were. I spent about 40 minutes on the phone with this one gal and told her everything I'd ever thought or heard or read in my interactions with other Athenas and Clydesdales.

But I think that this company should hear from you directly. So send me your ideas, gripes, fondest dreams about athletic wear. Send me your stories about apparel that works/doesn't work, unrealistic sizing ("That's an XXL? I don't thinkso!"), feeling excluded at the sports store/race day t-shirt table, whatever. I will forward your emails to this marketing person so your voice can finally be heard. "

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Sporting apparel really is stupidly sized. Yes I have wide hips, but I'm not overweight at all. I have to wear XL biking shorts even though from looking at me you'd think I was just a size medium woman....pretty average sized. In biking tights and capris I usually wear mediums or sometimes large...but never XL.
What is UP with bike shorts??
(and yes the XL are quite snug on me, I do know they are supposed to fit snug).

[crazycanuck]

Hey DDH..I have some very old mtn bike shorts that might just fit & an old jersey. They're not worth much now and don't want any $ for them as i've not even looked at them for about 2yrs. I am happy to have a look @ the sizes when i venture home tonight.

Yep..old shorts are here but old jersey is being used as a bike cleaning item now.....

One pair is very similar to this http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-detail-TOM-WOM.htm but mine don't have the button.