Input on Gore shorts sizing and chamois?

[nscrbug]

Well...I do own a pair of the Ozon shorts. I think they're just okay. Haven't really worn them on a "long" ride (which for me is generally less than 40 miles) so I can't attest as to how they perform on a long haul. I like the non-waistband in the front of the shorts. I'm not too fond of the gripper on them...it feels really rubbery to me and I usually end up getting a minor rash after wearing them. I also wish they were a tad bit longer in length, but then I've always preferred a longer short, so you may actually like the length. As for the chamois...this is where I have a difficult time determining what really works for me. I have yet to find a chamois that I'm truly happy with, and the Ozon is no exception. For some reason, I really notice that it's there. Not sure if it's the thickness of the pad, or just the overall size...but it definitely doesn't feel like it "disappears" underneath me. I wish I could say that I "love it", but for now I just relegate this pair to shorter rides. However, I should add that it might also be my saddle (a Ruby 155) that is the culprit...I've been contemplating a saddle change.

Oh, and I also took a Large in the Gore shorts (normally wear medium in PI).

Linda

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However, I should add that it might also be my saddle (a Ruby 155) that is the culprit...I've been contemplating a saddle change.

Oh, and I also took a Large in the Gore shorts (normally wear medium in PI).

Linda

Ooh, good to know!

Yeah, I'm contemplating a saddle change, as well. But I'm considering the Ruby, as I suspect my Jett may be just a hair too soft.

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BTW, I got your Craft shorts shipped, today. I have a feeling you will like them. They are less bulky up-front than the PI 3D chamois in their Elite level shorts.

[indysteel]

I share Linda's opinion of the Ozon--almost word for word. I can wear them on short rides, but they generally just keep them in my drawer. Quality issues aside, I still prefer my Sugoi RS short.

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Hmmm...I'd love to try Sugoi, again, but their chamois just wasn't a good fit (or the placement of it, rather--I actually liked the chamois, itself) and they do those awful drawcord waistbands. I had a pair of Evolutions (actually, 2...old chamois and new) and ended up selling them here.

[indysteel]

You might give TE a call and ask for their recommendation. They might know just the short for you.

Out of curiosity, how many miles does your current saddle have on it? Sadly, they don't last nearly as long as one would like. I have to replace my Terry saddle every 4k miles or so. That used to be a bigger problem when I rode over 5k a year. Now, not so much.

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You might give TE a call and ask for their recommendation. They might know just the short for you.

Out of curiosity, how many miles does your current saddle have on it? Sadly, they don't last nearly as long as one would like. I have to replace my Terry saddle every 4k miles or so. That used to be a bigger problem when I rode over 5k a year. Now, not so much.

Hmmm...my saddle has about 5k miles on it. Probably not a bad idea to replace it.

And I don't even know quite why I'm researching shorts. I have 2 pair of PI Symphony shorts that I really like...but I don't LOVE. I'm wondering if there's something better out there, I guess.

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Have you tried Louis Garneau Neo Power shorts?

The padding is minimal, and yet I can ride for hours on a Ruby saddle with no problem (so far). I've 3 pair and just started using them this year. Nice and long. High waist that doesn't bunch. No icky grippers. A lot of people go up a size because they are definitely not very curvy. More straight-hipped. Check out the reviews on TE. Very popular.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodLG_1050369.html

Oh, gosh, way too long! My legs from crotch to ankle are only about 28" long, so those would literally come down to my knees. 8" is about as long as I want to go. 7-7.5" is ideal.

[jessmarimba]

I'll also pretty much second everything Linda said.

I'm not sure which pair of the Gore shorts I have, but they seem awfully snug in the legs and have (oddly for me) a little too much room in the butt. I can pull them up ridiculously high in the back. (I understand that's to prevent plumbers crack, but if the front pulled up as high as the back I could wear them at my bra, and I have a long torso). And the chamois seems...large. And it's sort of difficult to arrange the shorts so that the chamois is snug.

I bought a medium, but wear a 2-4 in normal pants.

[hebe]

I have a Gore jacket and a Gore shorty, sized up in the jacket and probably could have done in the shorty (right on the edge). I'd definitely go for the Large.