I'm hoping you all can offer me some assistance. I'm looking at the Hincapie shorts and they sound wonderful; however, when I look at the picture of the chamois, it appears to have some stitching like right where the crease of the leg would meet the saddle. I ride the SSM Aspide Glamour saddle, which is fairly flat and hard, so I'm concerned that the stitching would coincide with the edge of the saddle, resulting in chafe. Chafe is bad!
Can anyone tell of their experience with this short?
I'm also looking at the Sheebest Ultra D as an alternative. I've got a 5-day tour coming up, and I'll be spending about 6-7 hours each day in the saddle, so comfort is my quest!
Thanks!
Missy
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08-14-2008, 08:14 AM #1
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Hincapie Power Lycra shorts - good or bad?
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08-14-2008, 08:41 AM #2
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I like mine but this is on my body and with my saddle (a very firm Avocet 02).
I notice that TE doesn't carry the "other" short any longer - the one that had a waistline that could be used as a bra.
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08-14-2008, 08:42 AM #3
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I've worn the Sheebeest Ultra D's on a century, and they were extremely comfortable. No issues at all. But to each her own.
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08-14-2008, 08:56 AM #4
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I know that both shorts and saddles are a very individual thing, but if the majority of women find them comfortable, chances are good I will too. Conversely, if it's negative...I'm probably not going to spend the money to try for myself. So thanks!
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08-14-2008, 09:31 AM #5
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I haven't tried the Hincapie shorts, but I find a world of different between a seamless chamois and one that has stitching between me and the saddle. I have Shebeest shorts with both the Shelastic chamois and the one that is in the Ultra D shorts and I like them both.
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08-14-2008, 10:10 AM #6
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FWIW, I have the Super Rubaix bib tights with the same chamois. I can't say that I have any complaints about it. Comfy chamois, comfy tights (although not the warmest in my arsenal).
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08-14-2008, 10:40 AM #7
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In Hincapie shorts
Grey chamios = just fine
Red chamios = evil butt eating stitching....
post a pic of the chamios in the shorts you want to buy and I can tell you if its the one that I would never wish on anyone..."Sharing the road means getting along, not getting ahead" - 1994 Washington State Driver's Guide
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