See through shorts, help!

[OakLeaf]

I've seen see-through shorts that were brand new, too.

No one has ever told me mine were. But my DH doesn't ride and I'm not sure any of my riding buddies would tell me... I didn't have the heart or the chutzpah to tell my friend that the brand new Livestrong kit he'd got for Christmas showed me every hair.

Not sure if there's anything to do about it - other than to be grateful that someone told you - and that it was your husband -

Maybe only wear those shorts on evening rides (it's really only a problem in bright sunshine, which is why it's impossible to figure it out yourself in a mirror), or under a wrap skirt. Which is an option men don't really have for theirs.

[jessmarimba]

I think I almost bought that pair of Cannondales, but I tried them on with underwear and bent over in front of the mirror and realized I could see the stripes on the undies. They were also on super-sale but thank goodness I saw that first.

I might try to talk to the shop anyway, or maybe email Cannondale about that. Bike shorts shouldn't be that transparent and they ought to know better.

[Becky]

I think I almost bought that pair of Cannondales, but I tried them on with underwear and bent over in front of the mirror and realized I could see the stripes on the undies.

That is the greatest tip! From now on, I'm wearing my loudest, brightest underbritches when I go shorts shopping!

[grey]

That is the greatest tip! From now on, I'm wearing my loudest, brightest underbritches when I go shorts shopping!

Me too! And I think I'm going to go put on said loud pair and check all MY shorts in the mirror!

[itsalldownhill]

Lesson learned! Wear bright undies while shorts shopping!!

I think I will write to Cannondale, since it seems hardly fair that I can't return them, and maybe let the LBS know...

I hate to think how many people I was flashing since I HAVE worn these in public on hot and sunny days!!! I'll be known as the biker who has NOTHING to hide! LOL

[marni]

I would also like to mention that white and lighter colored shorts are particularly bad for people with a somewhat darker (Mediterranean or darker) complexion on a bright sunny day for the same reason. The last charity ride I was on had several well endowed larger women with that problem.

Love the tip of the underpants and off to check out all of mine. thanks for that tip.

Itsalldownhill- fortunately 99.9% of the people you were flashing had no idea who you are, unless, of course you were on a group ride or with friends. As for the car drivers, I wonder if you were followed by a chin of fender benders due to "distracted driving/"