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[Nycool]

Newbie here (thanks Nancy) and I am really curious as to who make a good afforable short? I don't want some super short shorts (just not my style) and most that I have seen locally all have little to no padding.

Then onto the seat. I have a Trek WSD 1500 and I know these seats aren't meant for comfort BUT the front of it is a bit uncomfortable in the crotch area. Is this just part of getting use to riding????


Thanks in advance.

[spazzdog]

Welcome to TE Nycool!

Do a couple of searches; one for shorts, one for saddle. There have been innumerable discussions on these topics. An easier way is to look at the main forum listing... There are specific listings for apparel and gear (Favorite Saddles being a topic under that heading).

Enjoy!

spazz

[RoadRaven]

Glad you dropped in to TE, Nycool

As Spazz said, do some searches on the site - heaps of discussion on both.
I'm guessing your seat will be to do with the angle and positioning - you'll see what I mean when you find the discussions

See you round!
Raven

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Nycool! If you get a chance - there's a thread under open title "getting to know you".....gives ya an idea who we are and - if you're so inclined - tell us about you!

[abarensfeld7]

Hi Nycool--
I was having the same problem in that area of the seat (crotch hurting!). I adjusted my seat camber so that the nose was angled downwards more -- enough so that it looks a little weird when you look at the bike, like it's maybe tilted just a tad *too* far. But it isn't, and it works! Takes some of the pressure off or something.

[KSH]

As far as shorts goes... I will ONLY wear the Cannondale, 8-Panel, Chrono ones.

The padding is thick, and they have a 8" inseem (? spelling).

Not to mention that they DO NOT have that annoying plastic that hugs the thighs as a gripper... instead they have a nice elastic band that is covered with soft material. Yes, the legs stay in place.

So, my cellulite is covered, and they feel good!

Now, I have paid $80 for my 2 pairs... they are more expensive, but totally worth it!

[Nycool]

Hi Nycool--
I was having the same problem in that area of the seat (crotch hurting!). I adjusted my seat camber so that the nose was angled downwards more -- enough so that it looks a little weird when you look at the bike, like it's maybe tilted just a tad *too* far. But it isn't, and it works! Takes some of the pressure off or something.

Sweet I will try to do that tomorrow since that is the only location that is *ahem* uncomfy