Another cycling short question...

[momtohanna]

I just bought my first pair of padded shorts today. Wish I had seen this thread before I headed out. Haven't had a chance to try them on, but I'm glad I passed up the gel shorts Looking forward to testing them out tomorrow.

[skyler]

I only have pearl Izumi and they do have a pretty thick chamois, but I thought it was normal?? I am new and need some advice. I was going to try some castelli cocoon, but they got horrible reviews. I was also going to try shebeest core comp. Any recommendations would be appreciated!!

[Medianox]

If you like thin chamois, you might try REI. My first pair of shorts was their brand and it has pretty thin padding. It is all one piece, thin and fairly wide.
I am still trying to find my comfort zone for the *girly bits* too! I'm trying a terry butterfly saddle (good so far) and I have a pair of Bontrager women's sport shorts that I kind of like...they are nice and long on me (which I like) but the jury is still out on the chamois part-it is sectioned but seamless, with the thicker sections on the sit bone parts. I did a 45 mile ride in them and still had some pinching of the bits, even though I used some chamois cream.
Just not sure yet which combo is right for me.

[blackhillsbiker]

I have a pair of Sugoi liner shorts that have thin padding. Sierra Trading Post often has shorts for really good prices. My favorites are the Shebeest SSS shorts. The padding seems to be just where I want it, and no more. I tried PI shorts. Ugh. But, my best cycling buddy swears by them (she also never changed out the guy's saddle on her road bike and I ride a comfy Brooks saddle). Try on as many as you can find. Make note of the ones you like, then keep an eye out for sales.

Deb