Best long distance shorts?

[Gray Gato]

I currently ride in Sugoi Evolution shorts. After about 40 miles, I have a bit of discomfort.
In your opinion, what are some of the best long distance shorts to use?
Thanks!

[Brandi]

You know there are a lot of threads regarding shorts. I would look a few of them up.See if any of them might help as long as they are not to old sence styles change every year. My opinion is it is personal. I think anyone is going to feel a little sore after 40 miles no matter what. Everyone here seems to have their favorites. I have a pair of trek shorts I just love for long rides. And then another brand that the chamois is thinner and not so good. I would look into a thicker chamois maybe. But you know sometimes thicker is not better. Your seat could make a difference too. What kind of seat do you have?

[Gray Gato]

My saddle? I have whatever it was that came on my Trek 5000 WSD...
Didn't think about that... thanks!

[Nanci]

I've noticed any chamois that doesn't have sections or stitching will tend to bunch up, which isn't bad for a couple hours, but then feels horrible after that.

Nanci

[DeniseGoldberg]

The statement above that you will likely feel discomfort after 40 miles really doesn't have to be true - but both your saddle and your shorts need to be right for long-term comfort. In my experience I am just as comfortable after a long day in the saddle as I am after a short ride.

Unfortunately, the choice of both is very personal in that the shorts & saddle that are perfect for me could be awful for you. My current favorite shorts are Sugoi RS Flex. I was quite happy with the PI Ultrasensors, but their 2006 chamois and I don't get along. So my old shorts are fine, but when I attempted to get new shorts this year I ended up switching to the Sugoi shorts - which to be honest I like a lot better than even last year's PIs.

--- Denise

[Nanci]

I have a pair of Sugoi RS Flex on the way right now. I hope I like them. I am _so_ picky, but that's because I have a pair I love (which are, of course, now unavailable) and I want to love the next pair just as much...

Nanci

PS, I'd change Brandi's statement to "Everyone's going to feel a little sore after 250 miles, no matter what!" :-)