shorts and sleeveless jerseys

[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.

[pranachick]

I LOVE the Descente Bliss shorts (7" inseam). I also have the Sugoi RS...but I agree they are a bit too long. The Bliss (I have the regular and the splice) have no elastic in the waistband or the legs. I've done two 75-mile rides in them and will do a century this weekend.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=11915

I'm not familiar with the Sugoi jersey, but just bought the Honey Wheat Beehive sleeveless jersey from Performance Bike (it's a Primal Wear jersey) on sale for $50. I've had difficulty finding 3-pockets in sleeveless and halters, so I jumped on this deal.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1212

[kgorrell]

Thank you for all your suggestions and helpful information.

Pranachick: Have you tried the Shebeest Triple S and if so, how do they compare to the Descente Bliss Shorts? I like the fact that they don't have the elastic at the waist or the leg but I was wondering was the chamois was like. Thanks again for the helpful information.