Advice on shorts

[ny biker]

I would add - look for a one-piece, seamless chamois. Seams between you and the saddle can be very uncomfortable.

[Becky]

Something else to consider (if she's truly brand new, she may not have heard this): most folks go commando under their cycling shorts. Less fabric and seams to irritate the parts, and it lets the wicking, seamless chamois do its job.

I prefer Terry Bella shorts and I have some older Sugois that agree with me. The newer Sugoi chamois and any of PI's recent chamoises (chamoi?) are too padded for my liking. Saddle choice may influence shorts choice as well.

In short, it's a pretty personal decision that is best made by trying a few different brands and styles. Oakleaf had good advice too.