How do your shorts fit?

[crazycanuck]

Zen, I have some Ground Effect shorts that i'm pondering selling. If you are interested, i'm happy to send them off for you to try.

Perhaps they'll suit your search?

Throw me a PM or a thought..

[Starfish]

I don't own any shorts cut that low, but I have been thinking about ordering some. Sometimes I get really sick of the band being so high, and I will just roll it down, or shove it down, so it isn't up in my belly.

As for padding, I agree that I don't like the chamois to act as padding...more just sweat absorbtion. I have a somewhat hard saddle, though not completely rock hard.

I had some awful gel shorts once that were horrible.

[Eden]

For those who don't like a waist band chafing or rubbing, but are a bit hesitant to get shorts that low - try bibs. They are basically held up by suspenders so no waist elastic to rub or roll, but high enough that you aren't exposing back or belly. The con is that if you need a "nature break" you have to take your shirt off too.

I don't have a lot of choice in my shorts style as I wear team shorts. I would prefer some that are cut a bit higher in the front. This years, though they are low cut in the front, are nice and generous in the back thankfully (last years were low rise all around can you say sunburn on your back - who needs a tramp stamp when you can have a lovely sunburned crescent.... like I was going to remember to put lotion there every time.) If I had my choice I'd wear my shorts a little higher. I'm long from crotch to belly button so low rise tend to be uncomfortably low for me...

[Crankin]

My shorts are not quite that low, but they are right below my belly button, or maybe about 1/4 the way up. I like the lower shorts, with a very flat front, just like my pants. I like shorts to have LOTS of lycra and be on the longish side. The length is not an issue, since I am short and regular length fits me longer.
As for the chamois, I like the contour ones. They are thick in some places, not others. What I don't like are wide chamois. Feels like a diaper and chafes.
All my shorts are Terry Bellas and I have one pair of Sheebeest that are a bit shorter, but have a similar chamois.
I would never ride on a gel/padded seat or wear shorts more padded than the ones I have.

[SouthernBelle]

I'm on the long-waisted side. Therefore I don't usually find shorts cut too low. But I do find them cut too high and I feel like they are pushing up under my ribs and squishing my innards.

[Mr. SR500]

One Word - Assos!

Just converted Mrs. over via a Chirstmas present. She is also very picky, but liked the non-elastic waist band in the front.

[Starfish]

Terry also has a short without the elastic in front, and I would MUCH rather support Georgina Terry and the kind of women's cycling images, support and advertising she does than Assos.

http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?item_no=1835

ETA: Also made in the US.