Hi,

I'm a fairly new "serious" cyclist, having just received a nice new Terry bike for my birthday in November from my husband. I, too, have had the rubbed raw problem, I think partly because I perspire so heavily. I have the Terry T-shorts, and they are wonderfully comfy, (the chamois is seamless and very soft), but have found on rides of 30 miles or so that I build up a great deal of wetness in the chamois and get some chafing. I haven't tried chamois butter yet, and that may solve the problem.

I am trying out the Shebeest elite distance short and so far the chamois seems to wick the perspiration away really well with no chafing. The chamois in this short is seamless. That was on a 20 mile ride, so I really need to try them on a longer ride to really tell.

I tried out the Pearl Izumi 3D microsensor short and found the chamois somewhat thick and had some moisture buildup but no chafing. However, after only 2 launderings on a gentle cycle (air dry), the chamois started to delaminate. Not good. I had to return them to the bike shop and am afraid to try new ones. I live in the South, so the 3D pad would probably get too hot.

Hope this helps. Any suggestions from you experienced ladies would be much welcomed!

Daisey