I have a few pair of REI shorts and they were ok,
I then got some Garneau's which were a huge
improvement. Lately I've been wearing either
Castelli, or Etxe-Ondo and while more
expensive they are that much more comfortable.
The Etxe-ondo have a chamois that looks like
real chamois, 2 pieces and Very comfortable. I like
them better than the others. The Lycra is better
quality as it the construction.
I keep hearing that Assos are the best but at
up to $199 US for Bibs they'd better be
(not that I'm gonna be buying those).
That would buy me at least 3 pair of E-O's.

Marty