Just need to vent a minute.

[Bikingmomof3]

DDH-
I call up TE and they patiently listen to me babble about measurents, ask me questions and then send out the perfect fitting shorts. I have only tried Shebeest, but I adore that brand. The TE staff is so patient, especially since I do not have anywhere around here to even look at clycling clothing for women.

[cherinyc]

Mary - you make your own? How is that possible? you must be magic or something, b/c I can't even imagine making something like bike shorts.

The bike short dilemma is never-ending. I went in to my LBS on Thursday to get some seat adjustments for an event on Staurday. My (1) pair of shorts was dirty, so I just wore comfortable shorts. The guy said I wouldn't be able to tell unless I was weraing bike shorts - (or maybe he just wanted to make me buy something). Either way - they were all expensive. I ended up getting one of the cheaper pairs ($79.99 - can you believe it? I NEVER spend that much on regular clothing).
Then I found out - when checking out the care label - that they were from Spring 2002. $80 for 4 year old shorts. Although I could've sworn that I had tried on that style (PI Ultrasensor) before and hadn't liked them. But these I liked.
More proof that they change the style, fit, sizing - every year. WHY???? Can't they just make up a new name - and let the old name/style/fit stay the same?

[SadieKate]

Those PI Ultrasensors with the PRT chamois are highly prized by some folks. The chamois is very good for century rides. I don't blame the shop for not marking them down.

I know two people who grumbled this weekend about not being able to get the PRT chamois any longer.

[cherinyc]

sadiekate - thanks for your reply. I don't know what a PRT chamois is - is that what's in my new....uh...new for me....shorts?
I am thinking that with rsing costs - these may have been equivelant to a $100 pair of shorts today.

[SadieKate]

sadiekate - thanks for your reply. I don't know what a PRT chamois is - is that what's in my new....uh...new for me....shorts?
I am thinking that with rsing costs - these may have been equivelant to a $100 pair of shorts today.

The shorts may have had a tag describing the chamois. It's gray and looks like corduroy. Fairly thick. I think of it as the first generation of the diaper feeling pads - but once you are on the bike, you'll never notice the diaper feel.

Chamois is one expense in a short. Number of panels, the fabric and flatlock seams are the other. A $100 pair of shorts today has some of the seams flatlocked and will have a "higher tech" fabric.

Ultrasensors today are $90 and have the front seams flatlocked. Same fabric but different chamois which some of us hate. I think of Ultrasensors (and similar shorts) as the first level of really high quality shorts. Excellent value for the money and will let you ride 100 miles in comfort.
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[bcipam]

Terry also has a good selection of shorts - and it sounds like you would be perfect for the Terry Hi-Rise. Because I'm tall, and for some reason manufacturers make women's jerseys so short, I have to have a hi-rise short otherwise I'm sportin' some really unsightly belly flab! Ick!
Also I am not a fan of Performance, but they will take back anything if a customer is unsatified. Without any arguments! That is the one feather in their cap.

[DDH]

Mary, your outfit is great!!! You should take up making bike outfits for the girls, I bet you could make a bundle, and lots of girls would be happy. Ecspcially us big girls who have such a hard time finding them anyway.

SadieKate, I know I should try them on there, but my LBS is in an old building with a very small bathroom in it that you can hardly move around in, so I didn't even think about trying them on there. I get a little (MONK/OCD) about some things sometimes. LOL
Plus in all honesty, I hate trying clotes in a store of any kind. I know it's crazy but I would rather take them home try them on and then take them back if need be. Some places just creep me out as far as what kind of people have been in those dressing rooms. My house isn't spotless, but at least it's only my germs and my families germs in there. LOL
I know, I'm crazy.

I did get a suprise in the mail today. A nice pair of nickers arrived to me from a very generous, understanding my dilema lady. They fit just fine, and now I will have something to wear on my ride Sat. Thank you so much, it couldn't have come at a better time.

[mimitabby]

I did get a surprise in the mail today. A nice pair of nickers arrived to me from a very generous, understanding my dilema lady. They fit just fine, and now I will have something to wear on my ride Sat. Thank you so much, it couldn't have come at a better time.

Well DDH you have some good friends! how cool!

[DDH]

It was our own Chainsoflove here on the site. She doesn't even know me and after my first post about trying to afford these items, she offered a pair she no longer uses to me.
I hope she doesn't mind me giving her a public pat on the back.

All of you ladies are great!! So much support and helpfulness and understanding.

[mimitabby]

The bike short dilemma is never-ending. I went in to my LBS on Thursday to get some seat adjustments for an event on Staurday. My (1) pair of shorts was dirty, so I just wore comfortable shorts. The guy said I wouldn't be able to tell unless I was weraing bike shorts - (or maybe he just wanted to make me buy something). Either way - they were all expensive. I ended up getting one of the cheaper pairs ($79.99 - can you believe it? I NEVER spend that much on regular clothing).
Then I found out - when checking out the care label - that they were from Spring 2002. $80 for 4 year old shorts. Although I could've sworn that I had tried on that style (PI Ultrasensor) before and hadn't liked them. But these I liked.
More proof that they change the style, fit, sizing - every year. WHY???? Can't they just make up a new name - and let the old name/style/fit stay the same?

Wow, is that the "good" LBS or the "bad" one that sold you 4 year old shorts for list price??!! that's terrible.

I agree with others here; call TE.. I have already ordered (the rubber shorts) from them and then called them this morning(to find a replacement pair) and both times had excellent conversations from very helpful staff.

[cherinyc]

Wow, is that the "good" LBS or the "bad" one that sold you 4 year old shorts for list price??!! that's terrible.

actually it's the "good LBS" with the "old inventory method" I think. I don't think it was on purpose, I just wouldn't even know how to bring it up.

[bike4ever]

Have you tried the Terry High Rider short. They come in multiple sizes and are very comfortable at the waist.

[FreshNewbie]

Ok since we are on the shorts topic again. I recently bought a pair of shorts from ebay Sugoi RS shorts. They are not this years model, although they look like only the fabric is not dimpled. The chamois looks totally different, when I asked the seller which year it is she said it was 2005. The chamois is purple padding on the black. It's thick and the material is sort of like suede type. Does anyone remember these shorts?

[Veronica]

Ok since we are on the shorts topic again. I recently bought a pair of shorts from ebay Sugoi RS shorts. They are not this years model, although they look like only the fabric is not dimpled. The chamois looks totally different, when I asked the seller which year it is she said it was 2005. The chamois is purple padding on the black. It's thick and the material is sort of like suede type. Does anyone remember these shorts?

Yep I have a pair. They're okay. I won't wear them on a century - too much pad for me. But I did take them to Nova Scotia and wore them a couple of shorter days with no issues.

V.

[FreshNewbie]

Thanks Veronica, I didn't try them out yet on the bike, they do have lot's of padding ( not sure if it's good or bad for me) But I like the fact that the chamois is not as long in the back as any other shorts.