shoes and shorts

[Jen]

Will be doing a very long ride in June. Need good shorts and good shoes. I looked at the PI microsensor short. Are they considered good, not to rub? Any others? Shoes, I have some CATs that are comfy but hear that Sidi make a comfy shoe too. Which model?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

These two shorts specifially mention they are intended for long distance riding:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25749
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=18035
I like that you can see pix of the chamois of various shorts on TE.

[Trekhawk]

Will be doing a very long ride in June. Need good shorts and good shoes. I looked at the PI microsensor short. Are they considered good, not to rub? Any others? Shoes, I have some CATs that are comfy but hear that Sidi make a comfy shoe too. Which model?

Here are the two types of shorts I like for longer rides.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=19913
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=17585

I have a pair of the Airstream that Lisa listed above and I really dont like them for rides over about 50 miles however Veronica has them and used them for her double century rides I believe and loved them. Shorts are like saddles etc different for everyone. I guess you will need to try some and see what works for you.

Have fun shopping.

PS for shoes I wear Sidi Genius.

[Veronica]

3 doubles and a century did in my LGs. I had them on for my 200K in Hawaii in December and ended up switching to my Assos knickers after about 50 miles.

I did a lot training in them too. So they probably lasted 2000 miles. I don't know if I would get another pair. They are very expensive to feel good for only one season.

I wish TE would carry Assos.

V

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Trekhawk, your second link leads to a discontinued unidentified short. Can you tell us what it was, and if it has a new model now?

[Trekhawk]

Trekhawk, your second link leads to a discontinued unidentified short. Can you tell us what it was, and if it has a new model now?

Wow they were there this morning - reduced but there. I think these must be the replacement ones for 07. They look different than last years though so I cant vouch for these.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=22800

[Susan Otcenas]

They're almost identical to last year's. They had some problems with the 2006 chamois de-laminating and coming apart on some shorts, both men's and women's. So they fixed that problem for the 2007 version. Otherwise, the fabric and fit are the same.

Hope that helps.

Susan

[Alex]

Can someone tell me how far down the mesh goes in the back?

Thanks.

Alex

[Jen]

You guys are so awesome, so helpful. I have been riding for almost a year now and love it. I'm learning so much from this site. Thanks for all the ideas and links for shorts. What shorts are "LG"? Also, I see ultra sensor and microsensor. I thought they had a different chamois but I think the difference is the breathability of the fabric of the short itself. Basically I guess you want seamless padding, not too think but enough to cover the pressure points. Shoes, Genius or dominator. Performance has the Zeta, Genius, and ergo. what the heck is the difference??? The ergo has a carbon mesh. I have a CAT that is carbon composite and wide toe box, not bad. Hey, next challenge is to ride down hill in the large gear and not squeeze the brakes the whole way. I think I'll die.:

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

What shorts are "LG"?

Louis Garneau brand.

[Jen]

I finnaly decided on a pair of shorts. I got the Sugoi RS. Expensive but if I am comfortble, it is worth it. I found a new gel I hope to try. It is called Crank. Has Aminos, B6, complex carbs, no caffeine, sodium AND Potassium and more. Sounds perfect. Anyone tried it yet? They sell it at my local running stroe.

[Blueberry]

Can someone tell me how far down the mesh goes in the back?

Thanks.

Alex

To give somewhat of a crass response - it doesn't hit the *ahem* division of one's bottom. But just above that.

[Alex]

Thanks for the info on the Shebeest mesh. After my search for a high UPF jersey for summer riding, it would be silly for me to get shorts with extra holes in them!

Alex

[Blueberry]

Thanks for the info on the Shebeest mesh. After my search for a high UPF jersey for summer riding, it would be silly for me to get shorts with extra holes in them!

Alex

I'm actually a little concerned about that - someone here (IIRC) got a sunburn through the mesh part.....

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey Susan,
Is TE going to get any Exte Ondo shorts other than the ones you have right now with the red or blue accents? I sure liked the looks of that pistachio and orange stuff from last year- are they making any shorts like that? I'm not so much into the blue and red mode...