Shorts for the heat and humidity??

[lgibster]

Ok it was about 96 here yesterday and really humid. I learned that my shorts I have been riding in are not only too big due to weight loss over the last several months , but that they are really NOT heat and humidity friendly. I have a limited budget, but am willing to invest around $100-$150 tops in a good pair of COOL shorts for an upcoming ride in South Texas in July (yes I know that is crazy). Any suggestions , I am ultimately looking for a cool pair of shorts that will be good for a century ride.

Again open to all suggestions. Thanks.

[colorisnt]

I have these:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPI_11211305.html I got them on sale and would love another pair but can't afford another right now. I've had them about a year and a half and they are in amazing shape. I ride in them at least one time a week. The Chamois is great for hot, long rides. I have a pair of LG's I love for the longest rides but they aren't the best in the humidity.

The PI's are totally worth the money, though. Excellent pair of shorts.

[lgibster]

I have these:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPI_11211305.html I got them on sale and would love another pair but can't afford another right now. I've had them about a year and a half and they are in amazing shape. I ride in them at least one time a week. The Chamois is great for hot, long rides. I have a pair of LG's I love for the longest rides but they aren't the best in the humidity.

The PI's are totally worth the money, though. Excellent pair of shorts.

Do you have any trouble with the seam running down the back of those shorts. Do they rub in the "crease" at all on longer rides? They look nice.

[Catrin]

I have these:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPI_11211305.html I got them on sale and would love another pair but can't afford another right now. I've had them about a year and a half and they are in amazing shape. I ride in them at least one time a week. The Chamois is great for hot, long rides. I have a pair of LG's I love for the longest rides but they aren't the best in the humidity.

The PI's are totally worth the money, though. Excellent pair of shorts.

I have bibs made from the same material, as well as a regular pair of shorts (that are getting too big for me). Can't go wrong with them if you like the PI chamois! I've never noticed the seam you asked about.

I also love my Sugoui RS shorts. I like the chamois better - it isn't as thick, though I have yet to see how well the material stands up in hot/humid weather. Hoping to find out this week They are designed for longer rides as well.

[Crankin]

The Sugoi RS are great in hot weather. I learned this the hard way, in Spain after my Bellas caused an issue. I still love them, just not when it's over 80.

[indysteel]

The Sugoi RS are great in hot weather. I learned this the hard way, in Spain after my Bellas caused an issue. I still love them, just not when it's over 80.

+1 regarding the RS short in hot weather. For as compressive as the material is, it seems to breathe rather well.

[Norse]

Another vote for the Sugoi in hot/humid weather.

[ny biker]

I wear the LG Neo Power (long) shorts year-round. Before that I wore Shebeest Century shorts. I never felt they were a problem on very hot days. The Shebeest Century shorts used to have a mesh panel in the back at the top for added venting, which made me feel a bit cold in lower temps, but I don't know if they still have that feature on the current version.

For me the top I wear is most important on hot days. I like a Sugoi tri-top and DeSoto Cool Wings. Plenty of white airy mesh fabric with this combination.

On very very hot days, I've found I can't wear socks with black cuffs. Even that little bit of black on my ankles adds to my discomfort. Yet I haven't felt a problem with my shorts. Maybe it's because it's so damn hot at that point that I'm not noticing my legs.

[colorisnt]

Yeah, I don't mind the PI chamois at all but I know everyone has different preferences.

I second that Sugoi jersey idea. My favorite summer jersey is just a simple blue Sugoi one. It's not even sleevless but that's okay because it's better UV protection.