Tri Shorts

[snyderd25]

Hi! I am doing my first tri at the end of this month and it just dawned on me that I have no shorts... I'm racing with Team in Training so they provide the top... Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm a size 14/16ish and therefore am looking for some coverage... and comfort. Please let me know some of your preferences.

Thanks!

Danielle

[Tri Girl]

Congrats on getting to do your first tri (and with an amazing group like TNT- I did a marathon with them- what a great experience).
Anyway, I'm a big fan of Sugoi tri shorts. I just love the length (I've got thick stumps for legs), and compression. Most all the major brands will be great- I just like them the best.

Good luck- you HAVE to let us know all about the tri when you get done- and you know we're gonna want pictures.

[Grog]

I also have the Sugoi shorts, those with the mesh pockets. I just did two sprint triathlons in them, but liked them.

[Wahine]

I can third the suggestion of Sugoi. Just make sure the ones you are buying have leg gripper elastics. Not all of them do. These are the ones that I have:

http://sugoi.com/prod.php?p=SUG21057F&k=65646

I'm also a big fan of Pearl Izumi. I'm thinking of ordering these:

http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.ph...color_code=021

Hope that helps.

Have fun and good luck.

[HillSlugger]

I have a pair of Danskin Tri Shorts that I need to sell. They are a medium blue and have 7 inch inseams. I can't remember if they are large or extra large, but I can check the size tonight if you are interested. I wore them once and the legs were just a little too loose for me.

$15 shipped.

Info:

Danskin Triathlon Shorts are made of super-wicking polyester fabric which wicks perspiration away from your body and dries fast. Chlorine-resistant lycra spandex helps the shorts retain its compression through many workouts. Flat-lock seams are used throughout for added comfort. Flexible silicone leg grips prevents the shorts from riding up and chamois padded seat for extra comfort. Color is pacific (blue). 82% polyester and 18% lycra spandex.

Size Large. I measured the waist at about 30 1/2" unstretched, and the leg opening at just under 18" unstretched.

[teigyr]

I figured I'd stick this question in here because while it's apparel, it's a tri specific question.

If people wear tri shorts for an IM distance, are tri shorts acceptable riding shorts without the tri? I guess what I'm saying is I know why road shorts don't work due to the extra padding taking longer to dry. But if tri shorts are comfy enough for distance riding in a longer tri, do people opt to wear them in situations other than tri's?