Descente Cycling Shorts

[kenyonchris]

I have these...and for some reason I find the binding on the legs to be tight. I am 5'4, 110lbs, a size 2-4....I have the smalls, I prefer NOT to have the sausage feel, and they do ok everywhere for me except the thighs. I don't have abnormally large thighs (none of my other shorts do this).

I don't have a problem with the chamois, but the years of riding multiple horses and bikes have pretty much left me with leather for buttskin (attractive, huh?)

[Paula]

Product Review (I know...this should be in the "Apparel" forum which I found after I originally posted but it's here now. So, unless someone has the power to move it I guess it will stay here )

I am so not impressed with these shorts for the following reasons...

They are about 1.5" longer than I would like...which isn't really the fault of the shorts, just another reason they're going back to the place I ordered them from.

Based on their size charts I ordered a Small but wonder if I wouldn't have been better off with an XSmall? They just feel loose. Too loose (not sure an XS would make enough difference. The waist is so loose that I feel like I have to keep pulling it up. I can't imagine what would happen if I actually rode in them....got sweaty and wet while pumping my legs up and down on a bike saddle for hours...female butt crack waiting to happen !

I guess the leg openings were OK...definitely not too tight. Maybe they could/should have been a bit tighter since I fear they might have ridden up?

The edge of the chamois...which was advertised as the "Phantom" but had hang tags saying it was the "Stealth" felt almost sharp to the touch. I can only imagine how it might feel against the skin. Adding insult to injury, the chamois felt sort of stiff, especially at the edges.

I guess I prefer a bit heavier and tighter knit fabric that will actually hold a (more moldable) chamois next to my skin. Guess I'm go shopping (again)!

[Brandy]

I have these...and for some reason I find the binding on the legs to be tight. I am 5'4, 110lbs, a size 2-4....I have the smalls, I prefer NOT to have the sausage feel, and they do ok everywhere for me except the thighs. I don't have abnormally large thighs (none of my other shorts do this).

I don't have a problem with the chamois, but the years of riding multiple horses and bikes have pretty much left me with leather for buttskin (attractive, huh?)

I'm glad you said this. I have a pair of Descente bibs and the cuff is really tight. The chamois is fine, but I look and feel like a sausage!

Off to check out these Triple S shorts you all love.

[ladyicon]

I own 2 pairs of Descente Strada bib shorts, and I love them. Chamois and the fit is great on me. I would definately recommend them to a friend.

[smurfalicious]

I own 2 pairs of Descente Strada bib shorts, and I love them. Chamois and the fit is great on me. I would definately recommend them to a friend.

The Strata's have a different chamois though I do believe. Those are their top-of-the-line shorts I do believe. I have tights with the "Stealth" chamois in them and I was SO happy when my order got messed up (not from TE mind you) and I got one instead of two pair. The chamois itself isn't that bad for short distances, but the edge of it is really rough and they way it's sewn in does not help! I never use chamois cream and I had to with these. My poor butt, I was commuting 35 miles round trip and it had a little scab on it. *sniffle*

I have a coworker who has several items, shorts and knickers with this chamois and she loves them. So to each her own huh? They are a great price point for new riders, spin classes, and shorter rides. And, for what it's worth tights fit so weird anyway that it could have been due to that.

Otherwise I love my Descente gear! My arm warmers, ooooh they are so snuggly! And Wombat gloves? Brilliant? Shelter Jacket could be warn to cycle in Antarctica it's so warm, and sexy, and has great features.