Bored of black shorts

[Fujichants]

The title says it all. But I am too afraid to buy a pair of white ones...or any other color for that matter in case they make me look 10 times bigger. Perhaps black and white? But won't I end up looking like a cow?

I like the Gore Bike Wear Ozon shorts from the TE website - does anybody know how these fit and if they are comfy? Also, do they run true to size? I tried measuring myself with a measuring tape and compared it to shorts I already have and the measurements seem off. Where it says I would need a large, I actually fit in a medium. So not quite sure...

[mimitabby]

I have a red pair and a silver pair of knickers. I get bored with all the black too, not to mention they get REALLY hot in the sun.

[smurfalicious]

I have these ones:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25987

And I love them! Yeah they aren't as slimming as some, but they feel uber kyoot and the booty is mostly black. The fit is great, and the fabric is unique, stretchy and fitting, but not quite so uh, spandexy.

[Fujichants]

I have these ones:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25987

And I love them! Yeah they aren't as slimming as some, but they feel uber kyoot and the booty is mostly black. The fit is great, and the fabric is unique, stretchy and fitting, but not quite so uh, spandexy.

Are they really as high rise as in the picture? I was looking at these as well and the super high back kind of put me off.

[CarbonCandy]

What about some fun day-glo colored ones?

[smurfalicious]

Are they really as high rise as in the picture? I was looking at these as well and the super high back kind of put me off.

Okay, just for you I took my comfy PJ pants off and did a little grunt and wiggle dance to get into them. Oh Office A**, how you mock me! And yes, they do come up a fair way in the back. I kinda like it though because I have chronic jersey too shortness. I never thought myself to have a long torso, but when I tried on Speedo racing suits I had to get the long one.

Dunno, even on my presently fat tookus I really like how the back looked. Now if I could just finish the bike and get out there on it!

[Fujichants]

Okay, just for you I took my comfy PJ pants off and did a little grunt and wiggle dance to get into them. Oh Office A**, how you mock me! And yes, they do come up a fair way in the back.

Thank you smurf!

[shootingstar]

Methinks I will stick to black, when it's all spandex, shiny and tight.

But I do wear shorts with a waistband..that are more suited for walking /light hiking..usually a darkish colour of grey, dark blue or ...black. Yes, for same reason, when I get bored. I've worn such shorts on all-day touring rides.

But then I'm wierd, I cycle without padded shorts.

Yup. I'm still a normal female!

[Cheryl SF]

I like the Gore Bike Wear Ozon shorts from the TE website - does anybody know how these fit and if they are comfy?

I like the black and white color combo, too... and I have these shorts. They look super cool... though not on me

I'm usually a medium, but gained a couple pounds so got a large in the Ozon short. They are elastic in the back, but not in the front. I thought this would be a good thing, but my belly pops over the front of the shorts if I get in the cycling position! I think I do better with wide non-elastic waistbands, or even just a typical all-elastic waistband. And because I went up a size, the chamois seems wider. Really my issue is I have a size large waist, and am medium everywhere else (okay- now I'm just venting about my own issues, sorry!).

I'd say if you are more proportional, then these shorts will work for you! They are high-quality, have a nice well-constructed chamois, and the white is not see-through.

[Eden]

just a thought... white shorts tend to go see through if wet.... so watch out if it rains.

[pll]

The Giordana short look neat. The white short discussion reminded me of a thread with a review of the white Assos shorts: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=17469&

The same model of shorts is available in yellow, blue and red.

[sundial]

Where it says I would need a large, I actually fit in a medium. So not quite sure...

I usually buy a short one size smaller so that the chamois doesn't pinch or bunch up on me.

Have you considered trying a skort? It's pretty handy wearing one when you jump off the bike and runn into a convenient store without looking like you've got a maxi pad sewn to your shorts.

[TxDoc]

The title says it all. But I am too afraid to buy a pair of white ones...or any other color for that matter in case they make me look 10 times bigger. Perhaps black and white? But won't I end up looking like a cow?

I like the Gore Bike Wear Ozon shorts from the TE website - does anybody know how these fit and if they are comfy? Also, do they run true to size? I tried measuring myself with a measuring tape and compared it to shorts I already have and the measurements seem off. Where it says I would need a large, I actually fit in a medium. So not quite sure...

The ozon shorts is good, but my favorites are Assos shorts. They come in regular shorts or bib shorts, and bright color combinations like red/black, yellow/black, blue/black... You can see them on the Assos website or on one of the dealers websites like Glory.
http://www.assos.com/en/womens
http://www.glorycycles.com/aslabiandsh.html

[Susan126]

My inventory is all black shorts. I have looked at white shorts often though. In fact the white and black ozone shorts that smurfalicious posted are really nice. And those pink sugoi lucky shorts posted by flur are pretty cool too. I have always wanted a pair but never had the nerver to purchase any color of shorts other than black. Maybe if I lose 10 pounds this summer I will go for it and buy a pair so that they can reside in my bike shorts drawer! But I really do like those ozone black and white shorts . . . hmmmmmmm!!!!!

I may have to go for it.

[VeloVT]

I think white shorts look very classy. I secretly want a pair but I'm afraid I might not be fast enough to pull them off ...