Quote Originally Posted by gocard View Post
Owlie and thekarens, you do have valid points. I'm more accustomed to the way the mtn bike shorts look. Are there any relatively affordable beginner shorts that you might recommend? I have been reading about cheaper shorts and there are downsides to some of them, but I imagine the whole shorts business is a learning process as well to learn what I like and don't like.
My first shorts were from Performance (the $40 (on sale) ones). They were fine to start out, and the Ultra shorts look pretty nice if you can swing them. Look for sales. My most expensive pair of shorts is actually the least comfortable!