Review: Performance shorts

[quint41]

Never too early to find the right shorts for my first century ride in September.

I just received two pairs of shorts from Performance: Their Women's Elite and Women's Ultra.

Women's Elite: These shorts were very long, a 9" inseam, which brought them to just above my knees. I like something with the leg a little shorter than that (but not too short - a 6" or 7" inseam is long enough). The real problem was the waistband, which was really high! I didn't like that at all.

Women's Ultra: I liked the wicking fabric. The inseam and waistband were comfortable. So, I wore them on a 26 mile ride. Before we were even half-way through the ride, my tender bits were irritated. By the end of the ride, I was absolutely burning. Not good. I might try a smaller size, but i really don't know if that's going to make a difference.

Always looking for recommendations. I'm watching for the Castelli YPro Donna to go on sale somewhere.

[Sheesh]

www.steepandcheap.com had the Castelli YPro Donna shorts on sale a couple of times in the past month. Keep your eyes on their website because I wouldn't be surprised if they showed up again.

[quint41]

I missed both times the Castelli's were on sale!!! I turn on the alerts once in a while, but I just get bombarded with so many useless e-mails and I'm afraid I'll get in trouble at work (we have e-mail police). I wish there was a way to filter so I only get alerted when something with a keyword goes on sale. Like keyword "Castelli." Oh well, I'll need to keep my eyes peeled.

[cosc]

I think backcountry outlet has castelli ypros on sale for $105.
http://search.backcountryoutlet.com/...go_button.y=21

[Zen]

Wow. $105 is a sale?
I have both the Ultra and the Elite, I like both but i think the chamois in the Ultra is very nice.
I'm starting to think that I need to start buying at the LBS unless the website shows a photo of the chamois.
With all the $$$ I've spent on shorts trying to find the "perfect' pair I could have bought two pair of the Castelli's.

[quint41]

LOL! You are SO right! Not only all the money I've spent on shorts, but all the money I've spent on postage sending things back!!!!!

I'm thinking that maybe I need to exchange the Ultra's for a size smaller and see if they feel better. I do like the breathing fabric.