Review: Performance shorts

Never too early to find the right shorts for my first century ride in September.

I just received two pairs of shorts from Performance: Their Women's Elite and Women's Ultra.

Women's Elite: These shorts were very long, a 9" inseam, which brought them to just above my knees. I like something with the leg a little shorter than that (but not too short - a 6" or 7" inseam is long enough). The real problem was the waistband, which was really high! I didn't like that at all.

Women's Ultra: I liked the wicking fabric. The inseam and waistband were comfortable. So, I wore them on a 26 mile ride. Before we were even half-way through the ride, my tender bits were irritated. By the end of the ride, I was absolutely burning. Not good. I might try a smaller size, but i really don't know if that's going to make a difference.

Always looking for recommendations. I'm watching for the Castelli YPro Donna to go on sale somewhere.

www.steepandcheap.com had the Castelli YPro Donna shorts on sale a couple of times in the past month. Keep your eyes on their website because I wouldn't be surprised if they showed up again.

I missed both times the Castelli's were on sale!!! I turn on the alerts once in a while, but I just get bombarded with so many useless e-mails and I'm afraid I'll get in trouble at work (we have e-mail police). I wish there was a way to filter so I only get alerted when something with a keyword goes on sale. Like keyword "Castelli." Oh well, I'll need to keep my eyes peeled.

I think backcountry outlet has castelli ypros on sale for $105.
http://search.backcountryoutlet.com/...go_button.y=21

Wow. $105 is a sale?
I have both the Ultra and the Elite, I like both but i think the chamois in the Ultra is very nice.
I'm starting to think that I need to start buying at the LBS unless the website shows a photo of the chamois.
With all the $$$ I've spent on shorts trying to find the "perfect' pair I could have bought two pair of the Castelli's.

LOL! You are SO right! Not only all the money I've spent on shorts, but all the money I've spent on postage sending things back!!!!!

I'm thinking that maybe I need to exchange the Ultra's for a size smaller and see if they feel better. I do like the breathing fabric.