Just need to vent a minute.

[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.