Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
Thanks Velo! I edited a lot to add links, just in case you haven't refreshed the page. FYI, I'm 5'7'' with a long inseam, and the shorts are only about four inches above the tops of my legs. Incredibly long shorts. Great to prevent sun exposure.
Thanks again. Yeah, I like the shorts to come about 4 -6" above the top of my kneecap, so I should check out the shorter inseam. I still have some weight to lose before I buy any gear that I plan on using long-term. I picked up a jersey and a second pair of shorts (that will fit me right now) over the weekend and that's all I'm willing to spend until I'm back to a size medium. I wanted to start doing my research now, so that when it's time to buy, I'm well-informed.

Malkin - why would you not want to go back to real chamois? Right now I have only 1 pair of shorts that I'm wearing and it has real chamois. Do you think the synthetics are the way to go? What advantages do they have? (Like I said, things have changed SO much since I last rode!!) Thanks!!