Quote Originally Posted by arielmoon View Post

So... maybe get the SSS for the time being (for training) and get the Ultra D before the century rides?
for what it's worth, I can use my Ultra D's for pretty much ANY ride over 15 miles- for me, they are comfy on shorter rides as well as longer rides.
(But I do have cheaper shorts for shorter rides as well, if say I want a change or wanted to make the D's last as long as possible.)
I personally have not had sunburn problems in the back.