LG Neo Power Shorts

[tarahsolazy]

Jumping in here, although I am a newbie on the board.

I bought a pair of these a few months ago based on the reviews and wanted to speak to the rolling over waistband issue. I am a shorty, 5'1", and the waistband does fold down a bit, but somehow it isn't uncomfortable and doesn't make any unsightly bulges. I am not super skinny, either, so bulges are possible, for sure.

I really like the fit through the crotch, the chamois never moves, its like an extension of my skin, so no chafing possible.

[ny biker]

Okay, 54-mile test ride, almost 4 hours of riding.

The chamois is good. Definitely less crotchal pressure than I had with the Shebeest Century Elite shorts. I still had some problems during a long gradual climb, but overall the LG chamois works better with my saddle than the Shebeest Century chamois. I think the chamois is comfortable enough for my sit bones, though I won't know for sure until I see if they're sore tomorrow.

I didn't find them to be particularly compressing, compared to my Shebeest Century Elite shorts. They were definitely more compressing than my old Shebeest SSS shorts and the two pairs I tried on last week at the LBS (Sugoi RS and Louis Garneau Zone 3k).

(Note that my Century Elite shorts are a few years old, so I don't know how the current ones compare.)

The longer length was okay, though they felt a bit strange. I guess I'll get used to that. However I really did not like the higher waistband. It is seriously higher-than-mom-jeans high. I found it very uncomfortable during the half hour I spent driving to the ride start, so if you're planning to spend time sitting around off the bike in these shorts, such as during a meal break in the middle of a ride, you might not like them.

The waistband was not as uncomfortable while riding, but I was aware of it, whereas the lower waistband on the Shebeest shorts never bothers me. Also it did roll down a bit. I was wearing a loose jersey today, so it wasn't noticeable. On hot days I tend to wear tank tops that are more snug, so you'll be able to see the rolled-down waist band through the jersey.

[MtnBikerChk]

A September trip to Newport, VT brought me back to the LG outlet - of course.

And then I landed 2 pairs of these shorts (in the team print though) in size M. They really are not too tight - you just have to get used to the idea that they should be that tight. First trip out with them - 58 miles and 3,600feet of climbing later I am so happy I bought these shorts.

I'm so in love with these shorts! Hopefully the 4 pairs I have now will last a few years

[Susan Otcenas]

They're here, they're here!! By popular demand, Louis Garneau added a SHORTER version (7-inch vs. 10-inch) of this HUGELY popular short.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodLG_1050412.html

Every woman in my office is ready to get a pair.

(Coming in Jan or Feb.... the BIB version!)

Susan

[maillotpois]

Oh awesome!!! They were too long.

[Artista]

Yay! At 5'1", the longer length was way too long for me. I'll definitely give these shorter shorts a try now.

[OakLeaf]

Hmmmm. I'd prefer a little shorter but I don't know about that short. I'll see if I can find them in a LBS to try on.