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  1. #16
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    I ordered the pretty blue Triple S shorts since they were on sale and so many gals here seem to like them. Also ordered two pairs of coordinating socks. A little retail therapy is just what the doctor ordered!

    I can't wait to get them and try them out. And I think it will be fun to have a color besides black. I like color!

    Emily
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  2. #17
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    Answering a few questions

    Shebeest is making minor modifications to the Shelastic chamois for 2007. Just refinements, not huge changes. Otherwise the SSS short's fabric, cut, length, etc will be unchanged.

    <b>Elite Distance Shorts are going away. Fall 2006 is the last season for these!</b> If you can't live without 'em, consider buying another pair sometime in the next few months.

    For Spring 2007, the Elite will be replaced with a new short called the Ultra D. It has an upgraded version of the current SheCentury Chamois. Cari - you are right about the very low rise in the current Elites. The rise in the Ultra D will come up to a more typical rise, similar to the of the SSS. Completely different fabric from the current dristyle/dryline fabric - the new fabric will provide more muscle support for longer distances.

    Stay tuned!

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  3. #18
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    Can't wait!!!

    Just ordered my first pair of these, of real shorts for that matter. I CAN'T wait! The only shorts i have now are kids ones so Im hoping these are going to be AAAmazing compared to them!

  4. #19
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    I just wish someone had a better selection of plus size shorts at a decent price or that you can find on sale. I am looking constantly at different web sites for shorts and everything I find that is pretty and I like, never come in my size.

    I need an xxl for now. I guess they think bigger women don't want cute stuff or wouldnt' be riding.

  5. #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by DDH
    I just wish someone had a better selection of plus size shorts at a decent price or that you can find on sale. I am looking constantly at different web sites for shorts and everything I find that is pretty and I like, never come in my size.

    I need an xxl for now. I guess they think bigger women don't want cute stuff or wouldnt' be riding.
    DDH,
    That must be truly frustrating! An xxl, IMO is not a huge size, and you would think it would be available, since cyclists come in all different shapes and sizes. I do not know why I am surprised, women's clothing has always baffled me.
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  6. #21
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    What sorts of styles do you like?

    I just did a quick search on TE for XXL road shorts and bibs. Shebeest Triple S Shorts are available for $79.95 and Terry T-Shorts are available for $79.95. Some Louis Garneau items also came up on the search, but I wouldn't recommend those because they run a tad small. Also, Velo Bella items (including shorts) are available in a broad range of sizes, up to 3XL.

    Or maybe you could try an XL in a line of clothing that runs large? If I'm not mistaken, Pearl Izumi Ultrasensors run a bit large and you can find them on eBay for pretty good prices.

    Cari

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    Hi DDH:

    You could try the Terry site.

    http://www.terrybicycles.com/product...ycling+Bottoms

    They have lots of shorts in the XXL size, and in the plus section, the sizes run 1X - 4X.

    Hope this helps!! Believe me, I understand!!

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  8. #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by DDH
    I need an xxl for now. I guess they think bigger women don't want cute stuff or wouldnt' be riding.
    I can totally relate. But here's a question: are you sure you need XXL shorts? I mean, have you tried on a pair of bike shorts in XXL? The reason I ask is that I find I typically wear a size smaller in bike shorts than in regular, everyday, walking-around shorts. Anyway, just a thought.

    If manufacturers of cycling clothing were smart, they'd make plenty more appealing stuff available for larger women (and men, too), because when larger women have nicer biking clothes, they ride more, then become smaller women and help buy up all the smaller biking clothes. Then they join the ranks of all the women who are talking other larger women into taking a spin on their bikes, and on and on and on. It's a self-perpetuating cycle.
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  9. #24
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    for all you ladies who love the Shebeest Triple S Short - for our winter here in Australia, my favourite tights have been the Shebeest Tech Tights which are exactly the same fit & style as the shorts, and with the same chamois, but in slightly heavier weight fabric and longer legs of course. Nice gripper on the bottom keeps the socks in place and no ankle exposure. Bought them from TE, here: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=11094

  10. #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
    Shebeest is making minor modifications to the Shelastic chamois for 2007.

    for Spring 2007, the Elite will be replaced with a new short called the Ultra D.Stay tuned!

    Susan
    Hi Susan,
    do you have any idea when the 2007 Ultra D short will be available?

  11. #26
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    I wore my new pretty blue (love the color!!) Triple S shorts today on a 32 mile ride - very comfy! The Smalls were a little larger than most other smalls I've used, but I suspect the XS would be a bit too tight. They fit great except on the back of the legs they bunched just a bit unless I kept them pulled down pretty well. The chamois seemed very good. They were a little longer than what I'm used to wearing (I am only 5'2.5"), but I still liked them quite a bit!

    Emily
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  12. #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by DDH
    I just wish someone had a better selection of plus size shorts at a decent price or that you can find on sale. I am looking constantly at different web sites for shorts and everything I find that is pretty and I like, never come in my size.

    I need an xxl for now. I guess they think bigger women don't want cute stuff or wouldnt' be riding.

    I've just had a thought, DDH: they think we're too self conscious to wear it! OR they're scared to see us in it?

    I don't know if you've got REI handy, but for shorts, basic black is handy, and they have a "house brand" short that worked for me until very recently in size XL -- recently I discovered that the Shebeast and Pearl Izumi in XL will do, and I couldn't even hope to put them on last year.

    (on the other hand, shorts of the "baggy" sort, well, we just won't even go there!)

    The jerseys, though -- tough to find anything that looks good yet! They don't seem to be building them so they'll fit on dainty shoulders when they fit on broad beams!

    Karen in Boise

  13. #28
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    bought a pair. very nice and comfy. tks for the tip!

 

 

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