Good shorts under $60.00

[pepe6599]

Any suggestions? I'm more then likely gonna order them online but I don't know what to look for or what's a good model. HELP!!

[Dianyla]

Good... for what? Pleasure riding? Commuting? Riding Centuries? Touring?

I'd definitely recommend that you try to find some higher quality shorts on sale. I.e. brand new they cost $80 but now they're on sale for $60. If you're just looking for something to get you started at $40-50 pair should be fine. However, my personal experience is that it's difficult to get quality shorts for less than $80.

[pepe6599]

I say $50 b/c my friends have gotten me some shorts but i'm not gonna get them til mid Feb. when they come and visit, so I'm looking to get one now. Well what are good shorts to ride in? For now I'm riding just for pleasure, 5-10 miles, but I do need shorts with great padding b/c the road here in Hawaii are just horrible; we have the worst roads here.

[Denise223]

Hi!

You might find some shorts here at TE that you like. Here's their link:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/categories.asp?catID=25

Also, you might want to read some previous posts about shorts (that a lot of women here have contributed to), which you can find under the "apparel" forum. It's located in the "Gear & Accessories" section.

You will find shorts that are made with four panels (four pieces of material sewn together) all the way to ten panels. I could be wrong, but.....I believe that shorts are 'designed to be more comfy' when there are more panels.

I once tried a pair on made with 4 panels which were VERY uncomfortable. The shorts that I really like - they have 8 panels. (More panels = more $$, in the ones that I tried on).

It can be confusing because there are SO many different brands, different types, etc......

Let us know when you find a pair that you like.

Good luck!

Denise

[Kalidurga]

Panels do make a difference, but when I'm shorts shopping the first thing I do is turn the shorts inside out to see the chamois. I tend to look for variable padding and channels in a chamois, as well as one that doesn't extend too far up the back. I've found some really good shorts from Trek and Nike for $50-$60.

One thing I'll suggest: When you try on a pair of shorts, crouch down into a riding position to see how they feel and where the chamois fits. Makes a big difference.

[Blueberry]

I really like the Chamois in the PI Sugar Knicker (the same as their Sugar Short). The short fits your price range: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=17192

It is on the short side of what I like, so I've stuck with the knickers.

This one is also nice: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=17186 (might be able to catch them on sale since they're not much out of budget...)

[lesliejo]

I've found the PI short attack shorts or the sugar shorts to be very comfortable and durable. When you purchase them at a bike shop they are usually over 60.00. You can find them for less online...Performance or Nashbar. I try to stock up when I find them on sale.
Good Luck