Sugoi -v- Louis Garneau

[Misandal]

Miranda, it was my DH who talked me into trying the more expensive RS short over the Evolution. He was tired of hearing me cry about how my shorts didn't stay put, the chamois bunched, etc., etc., and finally said, "Get good shorts." I'm a middle-of-the-road purchaser, so I was like, "But honey, how much better can they really be?" and he said, "Get. Good. Shorts." Ok, then. So I tried the RS - and the Evolution (I had to know if they were just as good at the lower price point), and the difference in the side-by-side comparison was really striking. For me, the difference made all the difference! The RS shorts were worth every penny.

Mags, I did try the Gore Ozon shorts and ended up sending them back. I thought the little cutout in the middle looked appealing in the picture on the TE website, but in actuality, it's not as cutout as it appears, and it seemed to me that all the extra "channels" or whatever they are that encircle the oval would provide too much opportunity for pinching down there. (Also why I sent back the Shebeest SSS. Smaller oval but same thing.)

[VeloVT]

Mags, I did try the Gore Ozon shorts and ended up sending them back. I thought the little cutout in the middle looked appealing in the picture on the TE website, but in actuality, it's not as cutout as it appears, and it seemed to me that all the extra "channels" or whatever they are that encircle the oval would provide too much opportunity for pinching down there. (Also why I sent back the Shebeest SSS. Smaller oval but same thing.)

It is interesting how different we all are. I think the chamois in the Shebeest SSS short is perhaps one of the most comfortable chamoii I've tried. Unfortunately I don't really like the shorts that much. Shebeest is just not as nice as a lot of other brands in terms of fabric and cut (in my opinion at least). Otherwise I'd have lots of them.

[karatemom]

I have the sugoi RS flex shorts, which I loved until someone told me you could see through them! Does this happen to no one else? I had them in the chocolate color. It's really too bad--they are comfortable. I still wear them under my tights in the winter.

And, by the way, how DO you pronounce "Sugoi"?

[Veronica]

I have the Sugois and I have 5 pairs of the previous version of the LGS.

For me they pretty much interchangeable. The Sugoi chamois does seem to be a little wider.

Veronica

[Mags...]

I have the sugoi RS flex shorts, which I loved until someone told me you could see through them! Does this happen to no one else? I had them in the chocolate color. It's really too bad--they are comfortable. I still wear them under my tights in the winter.

And, by the way, how DO you pronounce "Sugoi"?

Well I ended up buying the Sugoi shorts, I've worn them twice now. The chamois is really quite good, but today I started wondering whether these are see-thru... I'll have to ask one of my buddies. I'm pretty sure they are the right size for me but they feel like the fabric is stretched to it's max across the back. Regarding the cut, styling & fabric, for my shape, I don't think any shorts will beat the Assos, but I really don't like their chamois at all, it's OK for 30kms or so, but it's too bulky, it's actually really uncomfortable on longer rides. The Assos shorts with the Sugoi chamois in them would be a great.