Comparing 3 TE distance shorts/fit

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Wow Lisa--I have a hard time understanding how someone 138 pounds needs an XL. Maybe there are some shorts out there with less tight legs?? I am 5'8", the same size as Sara, and also wear a size L in everything. I have tried on XL, and of course they fit too, but the chamois does move too much. Maybe Team Estrogen can help you with suggestions on shorts...they helped me with the "help the hips fit but the waist is toooo big" thing. Too bad they don't make shorts that smooooth out the big butt, big hips, big thigh thing....which is me! I would pay big money for those!

Well I am pear shaped, that might account for it- my shoulders, head, boobs(A cup), waist, etc are all pretty small...but then I have wide hips. Waist 31", hips 42". Even the Brooks B17S women's width saddle is a bit too narrow for me, though I ride it. Believe me, the XL shorts are just right, the L were too tight.
The XL SB Ultra D shorts feel good, and nice and snug and supportive all over, but not cutting into me. Nothing is going to shift around down there!

[Susan Otcenas]

Well I am pear shaped, that might account for it- my shoulders, head, boobs(A cup), waist, etc are all pretty small...but then I have wide hips. Waist 31", hips 42".

Hi Ladies,

Resurfacing after our BIG move to our new HQ. Man, am I pooped! I only have a few minutes but wanted to reply to this thread.

When I first read Lisa's height/weight, I thought "Wow, XL MUST be too big for her." (After all, *I* wear the XLs and I'm both shorter AND heavier than she is.) But then I saw her measurements and now feel more comfortable with her in the XL. My waist and hip measurements are almost an exact match to Lisa's and I wear the XL in all the brands she mentioned.
I also agree with Lisa's assessment that the SB Ultra D has the most forgiving legband of the three. LG legbands tend to be snug - we never recommend them for women with larger thighs or women who are very conscious of that part of their bodies.

BTW, I also love the leg bands on Sugoi shorts. I have larger thighs and I find the grippers look nice on me. I wear the 8" Evolution shorts (not the Shorty) and also have a pair of the RS Shorts.

I do ride the Airstreams despite the snugger gripper. (BTW, the "technical" term for the look Lisa described is "golfball butt". ) I like the compression those shorts provide on longer rides.

Gotta run..... My "free time" for the day is up!

Susan