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sundial
04-21-2008, 11:36 AM
Has anyone tried Specialized Enduro short? How does the chamois compare to PI or Terry? I'm looking for a longish baggy mtb short to wear in the heat of the summer. :p Just wonderin' how they are.
Alex
04-21-2008, 05:15 PM
SD,

I don't know anything about the Specialized shorts, but I can tell you that the Sugoi Gusta shorts I got from TE are wonderful!

Here's a link:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=31304

I just love 'em!

Alex
sundial
04-22-2008, 04:32 AM
Alex, thanks for the link. Is the fabric stretchy? Is the cut kinda baggy for, um, healthy legs? :o
Alex
04-22-2008, 05:38 AM
The fabric is fairly stretchy, but the Shebeest Breezer shorts are stretchier and the outer fabric is lighter weight than the Gusta. I bought the 2007 Breezer from TE, too, when they were on sale.

IMO, the Breezers are "cute" and the Gustas are "badass." I anticipate wearing the Gustas more because the fabric is much more resistant to tearing (and feeling badass is kind of fun, even if it's only by virtue of my clothing.) ;) The Gustas are longer, so the added leg protection might be useful to you. However, I can see wearing the Breezer if I'm out working on trackstands, or taking a mellow ride in treeless terrain. (Treeless being the operative word considering the huge rip I got in my new Terry jersey this past weekend when some fallen branches reached out and grabbed me.)

They both fit me great, but I don't know how they will fit other body types. (I'm 5'8" and 125 and I bought them in a medium.) I'd recommend calling TE to get fit info. Susan was very helpful and spent a good deal of time explaining the various shorts, what kind of riding they would be good for, relative durability, etc. The 2008 Gustas have a new chamois that I adore. (I loathed the old Sugoi chamois.)

Have fun shopping!

Alex
sundial
04-22-2008, 05:50 AM
Susan was very helpful and spent a good deal of time explaining the various shorts, what kind of riding they would be good for, relative durability, etc.

Yes, she is quite helpful! I talk to her whenever I have a question about fit. She highly recommended the Gore short. I am becoming more interested in the bombproof, bad hiney short you recommend. Hmmmm, me thinks it's time to go shopping. :)