Cycling Shorts, love em or hate em?

[Crankin]

The Terry Bellas are high compression, have a flat waist and the grippers are not so grippy. These shorts do hold you in more than the regular Terry T shorts. I tend to like 7 or 8 inch shorts, but on my short body, they are a bit long. When i wear regular shorts or a short skirt, my tan lines are obvious, but I don't care, I am proud of them! Although I am pretty thin, my upper thighs are not rock solid. The shorts with a lot of lycra do a much better job of keeping a smooth look.
I also have a pair of the Shebeest triple Ds. They are a bit shorter but still flattering. However, I have had problems with the chamois every once in awhile. I had to wash them 3-4 times when they were new so they would stop giving me saddle sores. Now, it seems like every few times I wear them, the chamois is rubbing in the crease of my legs, like its all of a sudden become too wide.

[crazycanuck]

Camel toes=your crotch area has a camel toe bend...


Anywho, if you don't want the "grippy bits" on the shorts you can always try a pair of Ground Effect Mojos on. www.groundeffect.co.nz (go to products & click on women's) They're plain & not meant to be flattering. I'll post a pic of them when i get home.

I've never worn any other brands because of the "grippy bit" on the legs and have grown to love my ground effect items.

C

[GLC1968]

I wear lycra shorts to the gym for other activities (or yoga pants) but they are chamois-free. I've never had the camel-toe issue, but I always wear underwear with those types of 'bike shorts'.

I've worn my real bike shorts on occasion for weight lifting after a spin class, but I wouldn't make a habit of it. They are comfy on the bike....not so much walking around in a gym.