shorts and sleeveless jerseys

[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.

[pranachick]

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.

I had to pick up my race packet at LBS this afternoon and was actually looking for the Shebeest Triple S (you peaked my curiosity from your previous post). The LBS only sells PI and Sugoi shorts, which I find odd since they sell Shebeest jerseys. So unfortunately, I can't compare. The chamois in the Bliss are thin (not as thin as a tri short) yet really soft. On rides over 70 miles the thicker chamois starts to irritate the inside of my thighs. Good luck...having your "bum" happy is a HUGE priority.

[kgorrell]

Pranachick,

Do the Descente Bliss shorts run true to size? Have you tried the Bliss with the 6.5" inseam?

Thanks.

Good luck in your race this weekend!

[pranachick]

Pranachick,

Do the Descente Bliss shorts run true to size? Have you tried the Bliss with the 6.5" inseam?

Thanks.

Good luck in your race this weekend!

kgorrel - I have the small. I ordered according to the Descente sizing chart. It actually worked. My waist is 26.5 and hips 37. I just rode 106 miles in them today and everything down there is feeling good...no chafing, no saddle sores, no sore sits bones. I currently have the pink splice and just ordered the black a few days ago.

BTW - I am on a quest. I am still in search of the Shebbest Triple S...can't find them anywhere in Albuquerque. I'm in Santa Fe next week for work so I going to chekc out two bike shops there to see if they have them.

[kgorrell]

kgorrel - I have the small. I ordered according to the Descente sizing chart. It actually worked. My waist is 26.5 and hips 37. I just rode 106 miles in them today and everything down there is feeling good...no chafing, no saddle sores, no sore sits bones. I currently have the pink splice and just ordered the black a few days ago.

BTW - I am on a quest. I am still in search of the Shebbest Triple S...can't find them anywhere in Albuquerque. I'm in Santa Fe next week for work so I going to chekc out two bike shops there to see if they have them.

Thanks for the help. If you can find the Triple S shorts, you should check them out. I have found them to be really comfortable.