the best shorts

[stella]

I've been very happy with the Sugoi technifine shorts. I have been using them for years. The padding is excellant--not too much and not too little.

[jobob]

Depends on who you ask.

If you click on the word "search" near the top of the page, then type in the word shorts, you'll find lots of threads where poeple talk about which shorts work best for them. It's a very individual matter. Some people like large, thick chamois pads, some people like thinner pads.

[Nanci]

I have found that the larger, foamier, softer chamois pads with no stitching or sectioning tend to bunch up and wrinkle, which makes me VERY sore in about an hour.

I find that shorts with more panels (8-10) fit better and are more supportive.

I like longer shorts because they are more flattering on me, and they protect more of my legs from the sun, and they feel more supportive to my muscles.

I think shorts that are cut lower in front don't roll over as easily, and don't bother my belly button ring.

[RoadRaven]

Call me a rebel, a dissenter, an insurgent...

All my bike shorts are bought in sales online - mostly from probikekit.

I have no womens specific shorts - they're all men's to my knowledge - and they have three different types of chamois in them.

Mind you, the longest I stay in the saddle is 2 1/2 hours - maybe I would pay more attention if I was doing enduro rides?

[Nanci]

You know why men's chamois go way up in front, don't you...You don't need that!

[RoadRaven]

You know why men's chamois go way up in front, don't you...You don't need that!

LOL... yeah, I know, but... I have my seat as high as I can get it and my handlebars quite low on my trainin/road bike... and on my TT bike even lower (in full aero position so back is almost straight - well, getting there, it'll take another 6-8 months to get as low as I want) and that extra padding is useful over the nose of the seat (well, psychologically at least)... plus it also soaks up sweat off my belly before it gets low.

I have never worn women specific shorts, and I know they are female specific for a reason, but the mens ones suit me ok at the moment, so I'll keep on being a rebellious bargain hunter

[FreshNewbie]

I recently bought two pairs : Sugoi Lucky short and PI quest short. So far I have not ridden in them longer than 35-40 miles but they are good for that distance so far.

[mimitabby]

Call me a rebel, a dissenter, an insurgent...

All my bike shorts are bought in sales online - mostly from probikekit.

I have no womens specific shorts - they're all men's to my knowledge - and they have three different types of chamois in them.

Mind you, the longest I stay in the saddle is 2 1/2 hours - maybe I would pay more attention if I was doing enduro rides?

I am a bargain hunter too, but I'm not wearing men's shorts. We're built way different and I am having different problems than they do.. (I live with 3 men)

[ladyfish]

I was planning to post this thread topic. It's been awhile since folks have commented on their favorites, and when you are spending a good amount of money, then it's nice to know where to start.

I have some performance tights that I like, and some performance shorts (women's century gels) that I don't like (I don't like the chamois--it has indentations, which seemed to rub me wrong). I have a pair of PI attacks--I like the chamois and it was comfortable on my 35 mile ride, but the fabric isn't very supportive. Before the ride I thought I'd be in trouble because the fabric was bunching up at the two seams which ran across my butt cheeks. Wasn't a problem on the bike, but the fabric isn't supportive. I did like the way the front of the shorts are cut low so they don't roll.

I just bought Sheebest SSS shorts. They feel good on, but I haven't road tested them. The material is supportive and the chamois feels like it will be comfortable.

So take it for what it's worth, but I think if I see a number of ladies that like the same short, then it's a good bet. Since the manufacturers seem to change the designs often, this thread is important!!!

[mimitabby]

I have found that the larger, foamier, softer chamois pads with no stitching or sectioning tend to bunch up and wrinkle, which makes me VERY sore in about an hour.

I find that shorts with more panels (8-10) fit better and are more supportive.

I like longer shorts because they are more flattering on me, and they protect more of my legs from the sun, and they feel more supportive to my muscles.

I think shorts that are cut lower in front don't roll over as easily, and don't bother my belly button ring.

great advice, thanks!