Non-shiny shorts

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06-23-2009, 02:04 PM
Murphy3201

Non-shiny shorts

Hi Ladies!

New here but not to cycling - does anyone have a source for shorts that are not shiny? Nashbar used to sell some but don't anymore. I've done a search here & other places but don't seem to be having much luck - would prefer not to wear baggy mtn bike shorts or a skort but sometimes just not in the mood to wear my lycras!

Thanks!!
06-23-2009, 02:08 PM
SadieKate

:confused:

You don't want to wear baggy shorts, a skort, or formfitting lycra shorts? What's left? Capris? A prom dress? Sorry, but I'm not following you.
06-23-2009, 02:10 PM
lph

Presumably her lycra shorts are shiny, and that's why she's looking for non-shiny ones. Sorry, can't help though :)
06-23-2009, 02:12 PM
SadieKate

So, matte-finished lycra is OK?

Both Shebeest and Terry have lycra shorts that have a matte finish, at least they used to. Best bet is to call the super nice staff at Team Estrogen for the fabric in 2009 models. It's so hard to see fabric finish in a website photo.
06-23-2009, 02:26 PM
redrhodie

These http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodTY_1842C.html aren't shiny.
06-23-2009, 05:34 PM
indysteel

Quote:

Originally Posted by SadieKate

:confused:
A prom dress?.

Now that I'd like to see. With red shoes of course!

As for the OP, my fave shorts are the Sugoi RS short. I wouldn't call them shiny.
06-23-2009, 05:36 PM
tctrek

Quote:

Originally Posted by indysteel

As for the OP, my fave shorts are the Sugoi RS short. I wouldn't call them shiny.

+1 on the Sugoi shorts... wore mine today!
06-23-2009, 07:28 PM
Blueberry

My faves are shebeest SSS - definitely not shiny:)

CA
06-23-2009, 11:17 PM
alpinerabbit

I have a pair of Giordana Tenax that are matte.
06-24-2009, 04:02 AM
Murphy3201

Thanks! This is just the info I was looking for - should have used the matte finish description instead of non-shiny! Now I'm off to figure out how to put cleats on the bottom of my heels to wear with my cycling prom dress! :D
06-24-2009, 07:21 AM
roadie gal

Terry T-shorts. They're made of Dryline material rather than the shiny lycra.
06-24-2009, 10:28 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy3201

Thanks! This is just the info I was looking for - should have used the matte finish description instead of non-shiny! Now I'm off to figure out how to put cleats on the bottom of my heels to wear with my cycling prom dress! :D

Just make sure the prom dress is not shiny! ;) :D

I second the Terry T-shorts. I have the T-short Longs, and definitely not shiny.
The chamois is nice for all rides under 30 miles for me. Longer than that i have other long distance shorts for.