Tell me what kind of shorts you wear!

[LBTC]

Bib shorts! Yes, they are AWESOME on a road bike! I had trouble finding some that fit, so I'm wearing the first pair I could get. The chamois is actually not bad, though if I had had a choice, I would have gone with a thinner pad. I really don't like to wear shorts with a waistband anymore, but on the road bike the Sugoi RS is the best I have (still not perfect), and the Pearl Izumi are just way to thick for the road bike, but are quite good on the mountain bike.

Try lots, if you're comfortable on the bike you'll ride more!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Ana]

+ 1 for bibs I was only recently introduced to them (detered by the high price) but got some discounted pairs from fellow TE-ers and on eBay Now I love them and cannot imagine riding without them. I should probably list the regular shorts here on TE sometime soon since I don't wear them anyway...

One thing to watch for with the bib shorts is whether they are for men or women. The chamois is different so make sure you get the right ones

Also, sometimes the straps are oddly placed in regard to your breasts, as you don't want them rubbing uncomfortably. I have one pair that goes in between (which I find most comfortable) and another that goes "around" them (which is less comfortable).

[lph]

I ride a mtb for commuting (40-90 min, daily) and for training on gravel roads, (60-90 min, maybe weekly) and a road bike for longer rides on paved roads (2-5 hrs, maybe weekly). I prefer bibs on longer rides when I have to eat on bike as my stomach tends to cramp a bit otherwise but for rides up to 2 hrs I'm fine with shorts, road or mtb.

I wear:
- an old pair of Nike spinning (?) shorts with sloppy thin chamois. Fine for short commutes, useless for longer rides.
- a pair of PI Ultrasensor shorts, 2-3 yrs old?. Thick padding which is soft but getting annoyingly sloppy and can chafe on longer rides.
- a pair of Gore shorts, newish. Firm padding, look nice but a couple of shoddy seams started to unravel almost immediately. Leg grippers are a bit tight in the long run.
- a pair of PI Microsensor bibs, newish. Firm, thinnish padding, nicely made but the shoulder straps feel a bit skimpy and too stretchy
- my club bibs, made by Craft. Mens model, a tad large, comfort ok, but not my favourite and I tend not to use it outside club rides cos the design is hideous

Still looking for my absolute favourite, I suspect it's expeeeeensiiive... and will have to wait until one of the above expires for good.

[Blueberry]

My current favorites are 2 pair of Shebeest SSS and a pair of Ultra D's. Prefer the SSS for hot rides, because the Ultras are longer. BUT the Ultra D's are more comfy > 50 miles.

I have others I ride, but not that I would buy more of.

CA