Shebeest cycling shorts

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hmm...two similar threads going on at the same time.

I have Shebeest knickers(capris) and also their long tights- both with she-lastic chamois....I LOVE them!! (and they don't stick out like weird diaper-butt shelf effect) So far I've ridden them on 40 mile rides and done fine. Th eone time I tried on PI shorts (2 diff styles and various sizes) I hated the way the cahmois stuck out like a ridged shelf in the back....NO WAY! I'll stick with Shebeest and Louis Garneau brands for the most part, I like them both- VERY comfortable and well fitting.

[AuntieK]

Ok, so after reading this thread, I decided to order some Shebeest Elite Distance 2 Shorts. Here's my question:
After I got them and determined that they fit, I threw them in the washing machine and put them on the line to air dry. Two days later I was excited to wear them. I put them on and soon discovered that they(the chamios part) weren't dry yet. Anybody else have a problem with long drying time? My worry is that if I were to wear them on a long ride, I would be sitting in a puddle of sweat for hours on end. I was hoping they would dry in at least a reasonable amount of time. The sensation I got when I tried them on was that they weren't wicking away the moisture.
Keep in mind that I live in Utah, so humidity isn't an issue here.
I do like them, but the dry time has me concerned.

[Crankin]

I usually wear Terry Bella shorts, but I decided to try the Shebeest SSS that are on sale here. I like thick lycra and a lower waist, so I thought these might work. They do fit perfectly and I particularly like the grippers. The chamois feels right when I'm just walking around, but yesterday I wore them for a 30 minute interval work out on the trainer. It felt like the padding was a bit thin (?). The diameter was good, but it just felt a little raw. I am witholding judgement until I wear them out on the road, because on the trainer, I don't feel the same about much!
As far as the chamois still being wet, I notice there is a big difference in the drying rate among the different shorts my husband has and some of mine. We each have at least one kind that takes longer to dry. Are you hanging them up inside out? That helps.

[DrBadger]

The chamois in the elite distance shorts do take a bit longer to dry (compared to my SSS shorts), but it is a pretty substantial century level pad. I wouldn't worry about it on the road though. I have worn mine on some 40 mile rides in Houston over the summer (read, really hot with high humidity... my hair looks like it has already been washed when I get home it is so wet) and also in spin class, so they get really sweaty. I have never noticed the chamois feeling wet or soggy... I only notice how wet it is when I take them off to shower. They seem to do a good job it wicking the sweat away from the body while I am riding.

[Alex]

I bought the Ultra Ds after an informative conversation with a TE customer service person. I LOVE THESE SHORTS! I wore them for the first time today and I have never, ever been as comfortable. My other shorts are PI (two different styles) and the LG bibs. I thought the LG bibs were heaven, but the Ultra Ds are even better.

I am ordering another pair asap!

Alex

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I bought the Ultra Ds after an informative conversation with a TE customer service person. I LOVE THESE SHORTS! I wore them for the first time today and I have never, ever been as comfortable. My other shorts are PI (two different styles) and the LG bibs. I thought the LG bibs were heaven, but the Ultra Ds are even better.

I am ordering another pair asap!

Alex

Yes, I did the same thing- wore the first pair a couple of times, then just had to order a second pair so I wouldn't have to search for just the right shorts again for a long time to come. The Ultra D's are great!

[Crankin]

AHHHH! Wore my Sheebest SSS to spin 2 weeks ago and got the very first saddle sore of my life. Not on my rear end, either, if you get my drift. I felt it developing during the class, but I didn't see anything. That night, when I went to bed, there it was. I was in pretty bad pain for about a week. Thinking maybe it was a combination of the different position on a spin bike and the new shorts, I wore them again on the road; they hurt like h***. I looked at the chamois comparing it to the Terry Bellas. It's the same shape, but thicker and the seams seem to have some kind of weird stitching. There are other "lines" where the different shapes of the chamois meet that seem to be chafing me, too.
It's too bad, because they look good on me and feel OK when I'm not riding. What a waste of $. I am going to stick to what works.