Originally Posted by
ahsposo
Hey, datlas!
Please compare the Performance Elite to the Ultra II for me.
I grew up using real chamois in wool shorts. Then I went through a succession of shorts and bibs that just didn't work well for me. Was in Chapel Hill at the Performance store one day and bought a pair of the Elites and that's all I've used since.
The price difference isn't very much between the two and I am very happy with the pad in the Elites. Is the Ultra pad better? I see the Ultra has more panels than the Elite but again, I'm satisfied with the Elites.
I have both. I think the Ultra II is a slightly snugger fit, the spandex has this "slippery" feel to it and the transition zone from chamois to short is better with the Ultra...the Ultra chamois itself is a little softer and more "anatomical."
That said, the Elite is a fine short and I have no problem using it.
So I think the Ultra is worth paying an extra 10 bucks IMO but really they are priced so reasonably you should just get a pair and try yourself....I think the 50% off sale is over but watch for a sale and you should pay a decent price...don't pay above 60% of "sticker" price for performance house-brand clothes if you can help it.