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  1. #1
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    I like my bike shorts too

    They're NOT flattering. My ample thighs are not ample from muscular-ness yet. It's in there, but there's still lots of the other stuff covering the muscles. That's okay -- there's not as much as there was, and the "sausage-look" isn't quite awful, except:

    Now the top half of the shorts -- the really important part -- is too big.

    So, the other day, I tried on the next size down of my current favorites, and was pleased -- though they were even less flattering, they felt really good, and they weren't nearly as tight as the originals were when I purchased them. I didn't buy the new ones yet, but soon, probably, cuz I'm down to one mostly comfortable pair these days!

    Anyhow, one of the things I really like about wearing lycra: it stops the jiggles on the parts of me it covers!

    Karen in Boise

  2. #2
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    OK here's a little twist on this topic. Anyone else where their bike shorts to tod other workouts in the gym? Not just spinning, but elliptical or cardio classes?

    I do, but I feel a little dumb. I know I could buy lycra gym shorts, but, without the chamois, with my level of fat...well, I'm afraid they might be a little too revealing in the crotch area...

    Thoughts?
    "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury

  3. #3
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    Well I wore my Terry Spinnaker knickers in a swimming pool last year, with a supportive black tank top...why the heck not? They have a very thin chamois pad that adds modesty without bulk. They end at just below the knee. I don't own any bathing suits anyhow. Don't want to shave or fuss. I felt like one of those 1910 bathing beauties. It was fun!
    Lisa
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  4. #4
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    IMHO: People at the gym who have time to worry about what you're wearing are NOT busy enough exercising.

    Of course, that's not to say that I haven't on occasion decided this or that outfit over-accentuated some flaw that I didn't want to go around flaunting at the gym. But still.

  5. #5
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    Well, first, I need to investigate more types of shorts. I have found my PIs VERY comfortable for the bike, but the chamois is huge. The times I have worn them on the treadmill, etc, I do feel a little bit diapered!

    Really, rather than a flaw to cover, I was sort of thinking about reducing the risk of, well, I'll just come out and say it, camel toes!
    "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury

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    Camel toes? I've never heard of them (other than those on a live camel).
    What are they?

  7. #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Starfish View Post
    Well, first, I need to investigate more types of shorts. I have found my PIs VERY comfortable for the bike, but the chamois is huge. The times I have worn them on the treadmill, etc, I do feel a little bit diapered!
    Starfish,
    you might try some of the Shebeest shorts/knickers with the hourglass chamois, like the shindigger:
    http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25899

    or the sprint short:
    http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25767

    I have and like both of these.

    The chamois is there, and would provide coverage, but is very thin and flexible. I think the Nirvana short (no leg grippers) and their skort also have this chamois.

  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by liza View Post
    Starfish,
    you might try some of the Shebeest shorts/knickers with the hourglass chamois,
    Yes, that does look great. Thanks!
    "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury

 

 

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