Women's Cycling Clothing Fit?

[nuliajuk]

If you carry most of your weight around the waist, the Shebeast shorts would probably work well for you. I have the opposite problem and had to return a pair because the waist was far too big.

[Bethany1]

I was in another store today and tried on some other women's clothing. Meh. Nothing at really worked. He had cheaper shorts at 50 dollars instead of 80 like the other store so I ended up buying a pair of men's shorts that felt better when I tried them on. I just didn't feel like spending so much on shorts that are just for the basement dungeon rides. It's hard to purchase clothing online unless you know what you want. It was just nice to find a LBS that had more affordable clothing.

Don't get me wrong, the bike shorts I bought a couple of years ago were really expensive and they've lasted through everything. My only beef with them was when I sat down, the shorts got caught on something ripping a small hole in them. I was able to hand sew it back together, but haven't wanted to spend that much on shorts since then.

Thanks again for the help. For now I'm sticking with men's shorts.

[Helene2013]

I'm not a fan of lycra suit (wear them but if I could avoid I would) and would probably like to get a pair like those: http://shebeest.com/threads/bottoms/...lor=hot-tomato . I hate having something tight on me. I need to feel my clothes moving a bit (not that it is wind efficient but hey! I'm not training for olympics so it does not really matter to me).

Anyone does road bike and wear them? At least on shorter rides (50km and under)?

I'm tempted to try a pair but would hate wasting hard earned money if it turns out they are not as comfy as I thought.

Thanks.

[ny biker]

I'm not a fan of lycra suit (wear them but if I could avoid I would) and would probably like to get a pair like those: http://shebeest.com/threads/bottoms/...lor=hot-tomato . I hate having something tight on me. I need to feel my clothes moving a bit (not that it is wind efficient but hey! I'm not training for olympics so it does not really matter to me).

Anyone does road bike and wear them? At least on shorter rides (50km and under)?

I'm tempted to try a pair but would hate wasting hard earned money if it turns out they are not as comfy as I thought.

Thanks.

You can wear whatever is comfortable for you. It doesn't matter what other people do.

But bear in mind that those Breezer shorts, and most (if not all) baggy mountain bike shorts will have a liner with a chamois, and the liner will be form fitting.

[Helene2013]

Thank you. For sure I still want chamois inside. I agree with some sort of form fitting too. Not just those lycra if I can find something different/fun to wear.

I have so far 2 pairs, ordered another one that is in the mail which should arrive this week and they were not expensing and from Canada so easy to return if needed. I own a Louis Garneau and they are ok. The other pair is a Hincapie. OK but I find chamois too thick.

http://www.mec.ca/product/5031-805/p...shorts-womens/ . At $35 on sale is a bargain, if it fits nicely.

It is not that easy to find something you LOVE. The day I do, I think I'll buy in bulk to make sure I have for 10 years to come. hihi

[Crankin]

Your shorts won't last 10 years, if you are using them!
I have some looser capris, skorts, urban styled stuff I wear when going on errand rides, out to eat, etc. I am on a road bike. It's obvious my purpose is different than training, as I also usually have a big pannier or trunk pack on the rack. Truthfully, it doesn't make a difference if you wear these types of clothing on a long ride, but I find most of the chamois are not up to that. I have my 2 favorite Sugoi and Terry styles of regular shorts and I wear them to death. I don't like super thick chamois, or wide, either. I like lots of lycra, compression, and a flat, wide waist, lower rise. Hey, I buy all kinds of stuff.

[Helene2013]

For the 10 years I mean buying spare and put them aside until the other ones are worn out. hihi It's like bras...once you find your fit, I buy a few of same model for "spare". hihi

Thanks for your comments. Appreciated.