Tell me what kind of shorts you wear!

[Sandrider]

I wear these for mountain biking http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSU_38282F.html .

They keep me cool in the heat and the dirt just brushes right off the shorts. TE recommended them to me because the thicker chamois in some shorts was catching on the front of my seat. The Sugoi Evolution chamois is comfortable: no bunching, no moving around, absorbent.

[wackyjacky1]

I'd love to try those Sugoi Lucky shorts -- they look super comfy. Unfortunately, I am still too plus-sized to fit into most women's shorts -- their XL ain't my XL.

And from the way you all rave about them, I'd sure like to try some bibs, too. Maybe I could try a men's size?

[bounceswoosh]

I'd love to try those Sugoi Lucky shorts -- they look super comfy. Unfortunately, I am still too plus-sized to fit into most women's shorts -- their XL ain't my XL.

Yeah, I really wonder about the sizing on cycling clothing. I can't recall if I got large or XL. I found my first pair at the LBS, so I was able to try them on there. Trying on cycling clothes can be even more demoralizing than regular clothes shopping!

[Misandal]

Performance Ultra shorts for shorter rides (under 1-1/2 hours)
DeMarchi Race shorts and Sugoi RS (faves!) for long rides

I've always wanted to try bib shorts but that's a lot of fussing to do when you have to pee, isn't it? Sometimes an actual bathroom or even porta-jon is just not in the vicinity...

[aicabsolut]

It's not that bad. Full zip jerseys help. I find that I need fewer nature breaks when I'm out on a ride in bibs, because I don't have something tight pushing on my abdomen all the time, so it works out.

[TrekTheKaty]

I'd love to try those Sugoi Lucky shorts -- they look super comfy. Unfortunately, I am still too plus-sized to fit into most women's shorts -- their XL ain't my XL.

And from the way you all rave about them, I'd sure like to try some bibs, too. Maybe I could try a men's size?

I hear ya! I don't have too much trouble with shorts--but have to wear a men's jersey. I'm a Med-Large women's shirt, but won't go out in public in what they call a XL women's cycling jersey. Desperately wanted a sleeveless jersey to get rid of the farmer's tan, but by the time I found a women's jersey that fit, the arm holes were showing everything!

[deeaimond]

My first pair of shorts were a secondhand pair of sugoi, I'm not sure what model they are. They're quite comfy except the chamois is fabric, and kinda compresses into the skin down there after a long ride. So must use some kind of lubricant.. heh. Their fabric is also thicker, hence slightly warmer than a more lycra fabric.

second pair is a pair of women's 2XU. Light and comfortable, padding not too thick.

recently bought a 2 pairs. A pair of Specialized long tights. Nice and thick (i intended to use it for sunny days. And the one time I used it i was hit by a car.. only one scratch on my legs, the fabric was not damaged so i guess its pretty good stuff ) much thicker padding than I'm used to though, but after awhile in the saddle u kinda forget it. The second pair is adidas, I've not tried it for long distances, but it did alright for a short ride. The fabric is a little on the thin side esp when contrasted with the rather thick padding. I'm hoping a few more wears will soften the padding.

I definitely want to buy the lucky spin shorts next, seems to be the popular one that others like thats also on my want to try list. But I'll try to get some wear into the ones i have first. when i finally get my bike back I'll be riding like the possessed.

This is a good discussion, I've always wondered which shorts too buy. But they're so expensive, so its not like you can buy a whole lot to try.. wish i could. hehe