Confused About Cycling Shorts-Tights-Knickers.
I am relatively new to cycling and have decided that my bad cycling shorts from a local sporting goods store need to be upgraded. To give you an idea how bad they are, they only cost me 20 dollars. :o
So where do I begin? I have been overwhelmed by the choices! I live in Connecticut and the weather is getting slightly chilly (and I tend to be cold a lot) so I thought I may want Knickers. However, my boyfriend is suggesting I get a decent pair of shorts and some legwarmers. What would you suggest? Also, I have no idea the difference in padding and good or bad brands.
I have noticed that some cycling bottoms come with leg-grippers and others don't. I feel they would be nice to have on shorts, but what about knickers and tights?
Sorry that these may be dumb questions, but I really have no idea and am very confused. Thanks for your help.
Are bike shorts getting thinner?
I just spent some time today checking out bike shorts...my old ones are worn out. PI have been my brand so I tried several styles.Of course I tried them on with undies and not only could I see the underwear line, I could see right through to the undies and my white skin on my thighs. Thought perhaps going up a size would help. Not better and they are tooo big on legs,too. I looked though the selection of other brands but it is easy to see straight thru them on legs and bottom. Guy at the shop says they are made thinner these days for better wicking. I wonder if that's the case or if it's cheaper that way.
This issue was brought to my attention as I noticed many bottoms and butt cracks as I did Bike Va and other group rides.
Anyway any suggestions about 'decent' bike shorts??. I have used a padded liner with 'old' shorts or just baggy nylon shorts as a cover but in the summer that gets HOT!