Shebeest Short Problems 2006/2007

[Tiff]

I had one very bad Shebeest experience and won't buy anymore of their product. It was a production error.

I thought I had the perfect shorts last year, but by August, they weren't so perfect. I'm beginning to wish for the perfect butt instead.

V.

Have you ever tried the Nike Pro Race shorts? They made a great chamois in 2005 but last year they messed it all up. Chamois change, material change etc.....

Now Nike has passed the chamois and design to Trek. I just bought some of these shorts.

They are the Trek Circuit. Hmmm I am new here so I wonder if I am to not mention other brands.... but anyway.....


The problem for me about these shorts are I just have too big of a gut! Too much tissue left after a huge weight loss. The shorts are awesome. I have never had a chamois problem with these what so ever nor have I had any other problems. I just wanted something to hold my gut in better. These shorts feel like butter and so does the chamois.

OTOH, I still want to give Shebeest a try. Maybe I will attempt the Ultra's.

Curious V, what were the shorts last year and the problem? Can you say?

[maillotpois]

I have a friend I coached to do the Death Ride last year who'd also lost a significant amount of weight. I will ask her what shorts she likes.

[Tiff]

I have a friend I coached to do the Death Ride last year who'd also lost a significant amount of weight. I will ask her what shorts she likes.

OH thank you so much. I "look" pregnant and large, and really I am not under the shell that's been left behind.

Tiff

[Veronica]

Curious V, what were the shorts last year and the problem? Can you say?

Louis Garneau Airstreams. I wore them on my first double, with no creams of any sort, it rained and I had no problems. I wore them on my DMD attempt, 14 hours on the bike, my Davis Double and Little Red Riding Hood.

But sometime in August they started causing chafing in one spot on my butt.

I had lost a few pounds so I tried a smaller size, but I still had the chafing issues.

I did wear the smaller ones today and had no problems. Thom did just re-tension my saddle, so maybe it was something weird about the saddle and the shorts.

So right now I don't have any chamoises that I love for long distances. I wore my Assos knickers for 112 miles with Jo and they were okay, but the chamois kind of creeps on me. I don't think a size smaller in those would fit.

I have a ton of shorts though, so I'm going to keep wearing what I have and hope I fall back in love with a pair or two.

V.

[roguedog]

Hey guys,

Is shopping for shorts really a shot in the dark? I mean I went to the store and tried on the Specialized BG Pro that Bluetree said she liked. They fit.. but other than that is there any way to tell how they will be down the road?

Just spend the $$ and hope?

V, thanks for the report on the airstreams...

Hmm.. maybe Ultra D's or Specialized...?

MP.. you like the Elite's better than the Ultra D's? Why? I think I saw some in Chain Reaction in Los Altos last night. NOt sure tho...

[maillotpois]

rogue I think the elite chamois was a teeny bit smaller.

[Grog]

Is shopping for shorts really a shot in the dark? I mean I went to the store and tried on the Specialized BG Pro that Bluetree said she liked. They fit.. but other than that is there any way to tell how they will be down the road?

Just spend the $$ and hope?

If you can squeeze in there, if it fits nice and tight, if the chammy is not looking like it's going to shift around, if it hugs your curves and flats, you can be pretty sure the shorts will be good for rides up to 2 hours or so. Beyond that point, it's hard to guess.

Everyone has their preferences. You have to start with a pair or two and as you go you learn what works for you, develop your preferences... and then the manufacturer changes the design you liked best!! Oops.

So it's not a total shot in the dark, but there is some getting-to-know-thy-bum involved.

[Tiff]

If you can squeeze in there, if it fits nice and tight, if the chammy is not looking like it's going to shift around, if it hugs your curves and flats, you can be pretty sure the shorts will be good for rides up to 2 hours or so. Beyond that point, it's hard to guess.

Everyone has their preferences. You have to start with a pair or two and as you go you learn what works for you, develop your preferences... and then the manufacturer changes the design you liked best!! Oops.

So it's not a total shot in the dark, but there is some getting-to-know-thy-bum involved.

Isn't that the truth! So annoying when they change things the next year.
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Tiff

[Trekhawk]

So right now I don't have any chamoises that I love for long distances. I wore my Assos knickers for 112 miles with Jo and they were okay, but the chamois kind of creeps on me. I don't think a size smaller in those would fit.

V.

Its so funny that you say that V because when I was riding in my new Assos shorts the other day and I was thinking these are great but if they were only a little smaller they would be perfect. The problem is I dont think I would fit into the size down from the ones I have. I think Im between sizes. Aaahhh what a pain.