shorts and sleeveless jerseys

[KathiCville]

Good luck on your search for the perfect short---you'll find loads of informed opinions here!

On the sleeveless jersey front, I prefer jerseys that don't have the traditional fitted elastic band at the bottom. So most of my tops are generally fitted through the body, but end in a somewhat relaxed (or at least not tight) hemline. The sleeveless models I reach for most frequently are my Terry Sun Goddess, Terry Singletrack Tank, Shebeest S-Curve sleeveless jerseys, and Terry sleeveless Mandarin. Sheila Moon has some great scoopneck tanks with matching boleros--a combo I love.

The one Castelli jersey I own is very nice fabricwise, but it has the typical tight elastic at the bottom, so it isn't one of my favorites.

I splurged on 3 Etxe Ondo jerseys on Sierra Trading Post a few months back when they were at a 'deep' discount---one is sleeveless. The fabric is absolutely wonderful, but it has the bottom elastic too. I wear it anyway because the feel overall is so nice that I don't mind the fitted band as much as I would on other less well-made jerseys. Ditto the two short-sleeved Etxe Ondo jerseys I have!

Good luck! Be sure to check out all the wares here in the TE store---great stuff and the staff is fabulous about answering questions about fit.

[Blueberry]

I'm curious - why don't you think the triple S shorts will work for longer rides? I have ridden them on 80+ mile rides, and not had a problem. Just curious

[ny biker]

I have a couple of pairs of the Shebeest Ultra D short that I bought last year and I love them:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25749

The inseam is longer than the Triple S short, so I don't know if this is what you're looking for. But I find them to be comfortable and I like the mesh panel on the back.

For sleeveless jerseys I like the Shebeest Easy-V because it fits well and is comfortable. But it doesn't have any mesh panels like the Sugoi RS does, if you're looking for that.

[kgorrell]

To CA_in_NC,


It's not that I have any problems with the Shebeest triple S on longer rides (because I have ridden 80+ miles in them as well and they have been fine). I am just interested in finding a short with a little more breathability (in the material) and maybe a denser padding in the chamois. I love my triple S though and if I don't have any luck with any other shorts, I will just purchase several pairs of them because they seem to work for me.

Thanks.

[ehirsch83]

Look the the LG shorts with the air gel chamois and mutliple leg paneling. The really good ones don't have elastic on the bottom. The compression from them is amazing!

[michelem]

kgorrell,

I'm around your size and I find the Shebeest Ultra D's great for centuries. However, as KathiCville mentioned, there is a mesh panel in back -- DON'T FORGET TO APPLY SUNSCREEN OR WEAR AN SPF TOP THAT COVERS THAT PORTION OF YOUR BOD!!! I wear SPF full-length tights over mine, so haven't had the sunburn problem, but I've heard of others who have . . .

Sorry, I can't help you on the sleevless jersey thing . . . I wear long-sleeve SPF 50 jerseys year-round.

[Aggie_Ama]

I personally love bibs and you never have to worry about the rise. Yes, they are a pain in the butt when I have to pee but oh so comfy!! And they are easy to get off in the summer with sleeveless jerseys, just pull the straps out the arm hole like removing a bra from under a shirt. My favorites are some Exte Ondo ones I got off Sierra Trading Post. The fabric disappears, I feel naked yet it supports the legs. I only like a custom sleeveless jersey I have, so no help there.