Favorite cycling shorts and gloves

[mukluk]

Hi ladies. I am going to need some new cycling shorts (need to have adequate padding for 30+ mile rides (my commute is going to be 16 miles each way a few days a week on weekends, I ride farther). What is a good deal (low cost is great but it has to be quality). And same deal for gloves- what's your favorite. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

[mimitabby]

my fav gloves are full fingered Pearlizumi gel-lite not real expensive, but
so nice that when my finger went through in one place, I darned it back together again.

my favorite shorts are Terry short legged shorts. not cheap.

[Grog]

My favourite gloves are ... those that fit me. Hard to come by, for some reason.

My favourite shorts are Mountain Equipment Co-Op Rapide shorts, which seem to be similar to Trashy Cat Satin shorts. 8-panel, 8-inch inseam, nice molded chamois, for my taste anyway.

[mukluk]

Thanks for the input so far. Also if I'm looking to buy online, can you also recommend who carries the product you are recommending (especially if they have a good price)? Thanks!!! I need to get the shorts soon, mine are starting to wear out! Not to mention my gloves are quite ratty too!!!

[crazycanuck]

Dunno where you are but i'll put my .10c in as we don't have .01 here..

I like Groundeffect products mainly because well they're a down under company www.groundeffect.co.nz

I've no idea if the shipping is expensive to where you are but I find them reasonable.

C

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Mukluk,
If you look under the "Apparel" category in the TE forums, you'll find LOTS of threads discussing people's favorite shorts and gloves. Plenty of info there for the reading!

[7rider]

Stay away from Performance-brand shorts (or clothes in general). They fit poorly, the chamois is crap (and their "gel" one is like wearing a full diaper. Yuck). Don't be tempted by cheap closeout prices on their house brand. They are okay for getting Pearl Izumi stuff on sale, however.
Try www.sierratradingpost.com for closeouts. I have some Canari shorts from there that are okay for shorter (<30 mile) rides, but for longer rides, I go with my Castelli bibs or Hinds (which I got at Title9, but they don't seem to carry them any more. Pity. I love 'em.).
I got some Nike gloves from my LBS. Not sure of the model name, but they are surprisingly comfy. I like them a lot.