Saddle or britches; how to know...

[Fredwina]

do you have shorts in several different styles? If so, I would see if there is a difference between the shorts

[Celeste]

Sadly I only have one pair that I wear! Rather difficult to find different cycling shorts and knickers in my size in different brands. Mostly have to order on line.

I have Terry knickers and a pair of Terry tights. The tights are just a bit too big. Too hot here to be wearing the tights right now; but they do have different padding inside.

[Jenn]

I hope you can figure out what works best for you, I've been having a siliar problem. It's also nice to know that I'm not the only 1X size rider out there!!

[Fredwina]

Geez, I forgot.
I'm also extra fluffy (1x). I like the SheBeest Triple S. It's what I wore during the 300K(190 miles) I did on Saturday

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Celeste,
You should phone the TE store and just ask their advice- they are all cycling women there with lots of experience in helping find the right short for the right woman- of any size and shape and riding needs.

[KnottedYet]

I'm kinda voting for the saddle. When I was 1x and 2x my biggest problem was the saddle, so I'm biased.

I wore the cheapest Nashbar-special shorts, but once I switched to a Terry Sport saddle (which they don't make anymore) the world was a better place. I still have one pair of my 1x shorts, which I wear as liner shorts. (they are waaay to big now to wear alone)

Nowadays I ride on a Brooks B67, and want a Brooks B68 for my other bike.

My first thought it always going to be the saddle, so take my 2 cents with a grain of salt!

[Celeste]

Thanks ladies!! I appreciate the input! Today I purchased the Selle SMP Strike TRK. Pretty odd looking but hopefully it will do the trick.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Selle-...QQcmdZViewItem

Toodled around my neighborhood for a bit over 10 miles and so far so good. I will take it on my training ride on Saturday for the real test. We are scheduled to do 62 miles with some moderate hills.

I had ordered a Falcon X but something was wrong with the rails and they wouild not fit my bike...so back it went and I will try the Selle out for now.