Quote Originally Posted by Lisa S.H. View Post
Sara- the shorts I like after trying 4 different deluxe ones- are the TE's Shebeest Ultra D. They are for long distance rides and the chamois is very nice. But i also like that of the 4 brands, these were the only ones that didn't have stupidly tight leg band hems. They don't make my thighs look like tied sausages.
Thanks, Lisa. I'll have to find someplace that carries Shebeest so I can try them on. The best ones I've found so far are Novara (REI's brand) - picked up a pair on sale, and the hem isn't quite so tight. I've decided to stop trying to mail order shorts if I've never tried them on before...shipping them back when they don't fit costs too much!

Funny how folks of all different shapes and sizes will walk around on the beach in skimpy bathing suits, but we get self conscious about our lycra shorts. I'd much rather be seen in public in lycra than in a bikini. Wait, let me rephrase that...I wouldn't be caught dead in a bikini! But lycra...I am almost there as far as being ok in public. Actually, when you look at some of the styles these days...you know, the "lettin' it all hang out" look...I think spandex is pretty nice!