Surgtech,

I agree, the cycling shorts are expencive, to have the latest and greatest well this is up to you... I have PI-, Hincapie, Shebeest, Giordana and Performancebike shorts... I use the Performancebike shorts also for long rides (over 100 miles ) and they are fine for me, just to mention cheap shorts ... generally it all comes down to find the right pair, it does not alsways have to be the most expensive brands, what makes it expensive is to find and try out the ones you like, and when you finally find them, ha... they change the chamois or whatever... so you have to experiment a little ... I have to mention, cycling close for woman has come a long way... I hope it gets even better.

Good luck!

Resi