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  1. #1
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    Sep 2004
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    I was pleasantly surprised by the Performance brand Century shorts. I have both the short shorts with the gel chamois which I have ridden centuries in, and the longer shorts with the regular chamois which I commute 60+ miles a week in. I hate to support Performance after they completely disregarded a request of mine - but the shorts are awesome! LOL

    Terry Shorts: the pad felt like a baby diaper. I hated them and they were the ones most highly recommended by their customer service people.

    Sugoi: I have 2 pair recommended by the TE people and love them both also. I have not however ridden as many miles in them as I have the Performance.
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

  2. #2
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    Oct 2005
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    Cool thanks!
    I know it was weird that my PI's blew out because it wasn't at a seam or high pressure point or anything. It was right in the middle on the back of my thigh. It's like the frabric just failed. UGH!
    I may go w/ another pair of PI's as I know they work and then order up a sheebeest and Castelli as well. Heck that's what credit cards are for right girls?! OY!
    I've been looking for a pair of Assos in black size XL but they are HARD to find! I've heard round the way that those are the absolute best high zoot shorts.

  3. #3
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    Aug 2004
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    I have the high end Shebeest ones that my hubby got for me from TE. They have a thick chamois, so I only wear them on long rides, but I love them! Would love some Assos shorts... can't afford them, tho.

  4. #4
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    Third vote for the Sheebeest shorts here at TE. I used to swear by the Performance shorts until I realized that I was always having to 'adjust them' - they shift and bunch up on me. The Sheebeests are so comfortable - never have to think about them after they're on. I like the mesh panel in the back - I find them very comfortable, and the length is perfect - not TOO short, but not down to my knees either.

  5. #5
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    Jun 2004
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    i always wear performance ultra shorts for my centuries, metrics and double metrics! ( i don't care for performance's century shorts but wear them for shorter weekday rides.. plus they are so long.. even the short ones! the gel centuries i returned after one ride!)

    OH! and if they are PI's...... don't forget their LIFETIME warranty! especially if they are newer! either take them back to the store or return the directly to PI!

    i had to get my year old leg warmers replaced cuz they "greyed" (elestic was breaking)
    Last edited by caligurl; 02-14-2006 at 11:55 AM.

  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Running Mommy
    Cool thanks!
    I've been looking for a pair of Assos in black size XL but they are HARD to find! I've heard round the way that those are the absolute best high zoot shorts.
    I have the XL Assos - I got them at the Davis, CA bike store and was shocked they had them. They're hard to find in stores, but I have seen them on line, and in XL. Also my hubby got me the Assos skinsuit in XL on line through a direct buy from eBay from some dealer in Israel. Sounded wild, but turned out ok (brand new in the package and everything). And they even changed the size mid-order when he told me he ordered them and in L and I panicked and said - need XL!

    So weird about the short failure. You should send an email to PI and see if theyw ill replace them.

  7. #7
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    Oct 2002
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    I prefer the Sugoi techofino or whaever they are calling it this year for my long rides. It's the ten panel short. If you buy two pair TE gives you ten dollars off. Or at least they were last week.

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  8. #8
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    Aug 2005
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    I love my Trashy Cat Satin shorts- unfortunately, they will be impossible to find unless you wear XS...

    Good luck on your Century, though!

    Nanci
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    "...I'm like the cycling version of the guy in Flowers for Algernon." Mike Magnuson

  9. #9
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    Aug 2005
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    Hey!!

    Are you riding your new QR in the Century???

    Nanci
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    "...I'm like the cycling version of the guy in Flowers for Algernon." Mike Magnuson

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    College Station, TX
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    performance ultra

    I can second Cali's Performance Ultra short recommendation. They've served me well through several centuries...possibly my most favorite shorts to date.

 

 

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