Confused about shorts....

[KSH]

Denise -
Another shop in the area worth trying is Belmont Wheelworks.

It is good to be able to try things on - but if you don't find what you need in the shops locally, don't hesitate to call the folks at TE. I usually order over the web, but when I was switching to a different brand of shorts this spring and called with questions about size, it was good to be able to talk with someone who was happy to hold the shorts up together and describe the size differences to me. And as Nanci mentioned, they do have a selection of plus size clothing (look under specialty shops).

--- another Denise in the Boston area

I would like to add that TE does as great job on returns as well. And, keep in mind that you can try something on in the store, but buy it from TE. They have fast shipping too.

I have been nothing but pleased with my purchases and returns with TE!

[Nanci]

Or you can do what I do- order three different somethings, (gloves was the latest) and pick the one you like best, and send the others back. Or, if unsure about the size, order two sizes and send the one that doesn't fit back.

I love shopping for everything on line. Most shops just don't have a big enough variety, or the right sizes.

Nanci

[pooks]

Nanci, that's what I did when I was looking for a laptop bag/shoulderbag. I think I ended up with four, maybe five here at the same time and am so glad I did, because the one I chose was one I never would have believed in advance, and ordered on a whim.

It's worth a little postage to be able to try things and compare.

[Denise223]

Good Morning Everyone!

Thanks for your responses.

Denise -- I remembered Belmont Wheelworks, but forgot to write it down.
I've never been there, but have driven by. They seem to have
quite a well stocked store!!

Joyful -- I'm going to purchase the coppertone sport spray today. There's
no promise of sun today out here...but, we're promised sunshine on
Saturday through Monday!!

KSH -- Thanks for info about TE. I've only heard good things about them!!

Nanci -- I like your idea!! I may have to think about gloves at some point,
too. I've had over 20 bilateral hand,wrist,thumb operations, and
I'm having trouble with my left thumb CMC joint (joint that connects
thumb to wrist). I think I'm probably gripping too hard. Both of my
wrists are "fused straight" (no up&down motion). I'll make an appt.
with my hand surgeon--think my CMC joint is too hyperextended.
Probably could use a custom splint.

pooks -- You're right..postage is a small price to pay to be able to try &
compare in comfort of own home.

Have a happy & peaceful day!!

Denise

[Denise223]

Hi!

I finally purchased a pair of shorts Thursday & wore them out last night.

I tried on 5 pairs & ended up buying the women's PI 3D Pro Short, in a size XL.

They fit really well, very comfortable. The leg stays right above my knees.
Perfect!

I really didn't want to spend that much, but I did, and....they really made my ride last night much, much more enjoyable. (except for the minor accident I had when taking my eyes of the road!!)

I purchased a couple of Champion C9 tops at Target yesterday ($14.99 each), and they worked great as far as wicking away the sweat. They are longer in the back, too!

What a difference wearing the right clothes makes!!

Just wanted to let you all know that I finally got my first pair of shorts.

Thank you all again for your help & advice.

Have a great day!!

Denise

[Nanci]

Hi Denise,

You won't believe how nice gloves are to ride with. Besides the obvious- wonderful cushioning for your hands, you also get:

Crash protection.
Sun protection for the most vulnerable part of your body.
Place to wipe sweat.
Place to wipe nose.
Traction if it's raining.

That's all I can think of right now. I feel _naked_ if I forget my gloves! I hate it!!

Nanci

[Denise223]

Hi Nanci!

I'd just logged out, but saw your post, so I signed back in...

I don't have gloves, but they certainly would have helped my hands when I crashed last night.
Both of my wrists are fused - they're straight, no up & down movement. (I've had 20 operations over 27 years on both hands, wrists & thumbs, after a car accident).

So, my wrists didn't "give" when I fell last night, and my palms are hurting today a bit.

I'm sure that gloves would have helped!!

What brand of gloves do you recommend?

Thanks, Nanci!!

Denise

[kelownagirl]

Hi Denise,

You won't believe how nice gloves are to ride with. Besides the obvious- wonderful cushioning for your hands, you also get:

Crash protection.
Sun protection for the most vulnerable part of your body.
Place to wipe sweat.
Place to wipe nose.
Traction if it's raining.

That's all I can think of right now. I feel _naked_ if I forget my gloves! I hate it!!

Nanci

I bought some gloves a few weeks ago and really like wearing them. My hands always sweat so much so it's really nice to have something to soak it up. Also like using them to wipe my face as Nanci suggested. I think I need smaller ones though as these seem a bit loose. They were size small but maybe they are mens?

Realized I get a pretty funny tan with them today though. There's a hole on the back of the glove where the velcro strap goes so I have whiter hands with a tanned strip across the back...

[Denise223]

Hi Nanci!

Thank you so much for all of your information regarding gloves. We went to one bike shop today, (most all closed at 5 - 6pm), but....the one we went to only had some PI's...and, some other brand. I wanted more gel in the palm area, and right under my knuckles (on the palm side) as well. The ones I saw really had quite minimal padding.

I believe it is a great investment as well!! And, to hear that yours lasted 8 years and are still useable - that's good to hear. If I can get to this larger bike shop tomorrow (before our ride), I will do that. I know that they had TONS of PI gloves.

Hi Kelownagirl!

My hands don't really sweat....but, I'd really like them for riding -- going over bumps & stuff. I hadn't really even given them any thought until the other evening, after I crashed & scraped my hands.
So, I am happy that Nanci 'reminded' me that I needed gloves... !!

Hi Pooks!

With regard to shorts, I only have one pair - so Nanci knows more than me, but.....I would definitely go by your hip measurement first, then your waist measurement second. (That's what I did for the pair I have.)

Goodnight Everyone!!

Denise