Hi DDH!!!

Here is my quick 2 cents, it's a GREAT idea to look for clearence and sale items as I am doing it constantly, just do it carefully! Make sure you are really getting a good deal and not a crappy pair of shorts.

My lesson learned was when I found a $25 pair of Nike biking shorts. I figured Nike was a pretty good brand, the padding was pretty nice, and they were cheap, so I went with it thinking it was a good deal. After getting them home and wearing them for only a month, I realized the padding was already starting to rip out of the shorts and the waist band had already starting ripping on one side.

I then had to go back and buy another pair of shorts. So in the end, I wish I would have just spent the little bit extra money to get the nicer pair. Just last week I found a pair of touring pearl izumi women's shorts on sale for $45. I absolutely LOVE them!!!! and I know they will last me hundreds of miles! Just be patient when looking, it will pay off in the end!!! Happy riding!!!!

Roshelle from Wisconsin!!!