I've tried several types of baggy shorts. The main problem I have is finding women's shorts, so I've tried 2 men’s shorts and 2 women's shorts. The men’s shorts just don't fit right. To get them to fit through the hips and butt, they end up being super big in the waist--so I can't keep them on.
I've tried the Fox women's baggies with the built in liner. The problem I have with them is that they are a little snug in the thigh--I have pretty muscular legs. The inner liner is also a little big in the waist, so I get a little too much breeze when riding downhill. They also make a lot of noise when peddling. But I do like wearing them and don't have problems with chaffing.
I've also tried the old Bellweather baggies. These are more comfortable than the Fox because they are looser in the legs. But as a result, they tend to ride up the thigh when I peddle. So when it's muddy I get a lot of chaffing against the seat. Because they are looser, if I fall on something gnarly they don't protect my legs.
So, when it’s a dry easy ride, I wear Bellweather. When it’s a technical, wet ride, I wear Fox. But I’m still looking for the perfect baggy short that looks good when off the bike, but still is functional on the bike.



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