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06-01-05, 08:16 PM
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Bike shorts
I'm trying to find a good pair of bike shorts. A lot of "padding technology" out there. Is gel better than chamios for instance? I'd like to keep under $100 if possible. Any feedback appreciated!
06-01-05, 09:34 PM
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i find with bike shorts you get what you pay for. my faves for under a hundred are Castelli K.i.s.s. shorts. really quality at a reasonable price.
06-02-05, 04:08 AM
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First time I saw the Castelli logo on shorts I thought it said Castrati, not a good name for bike shorts 
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Ditch the shorts and go for bibs.
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06-02-05, 07:23 AM
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Also, go for a long inseam.
Having them reach down as close to knee as possible is a comfort factor for me.
Having them reach down as close to knee as possible is a comfort factor for me.
06-02-05, 08:43 AM
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I actually got a couple of decent pairs at Academy recently for ~$30 each. I haven't worn them for any long rides yet, but they do just fine for 45-90 minute rides.
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06-02-05, 09:19 AM
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Bibs are definitely the way to go. Voler highly recommended as great value.
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Originally Posted by DonD
Why bibs over shorts?
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For me bibs dont slide down below my beer belly, then reveal cleavage at back.
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Originally Posted by soley
I'm trying to find a good pair of bike shorts. A lot of "padding technology" out there. Is gel better than chamios for instance? I'd like to keep under $100 if possible. Any feedback appreciated!
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...cfm?SKU=19896#
80 bucks.
I personally ahve the elite shorts which work great but step it up and go for the ultras.
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06-02-05, 04:00 PM
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Thanks to all you bike nuts for repsonses. I can honetly say now that I am more confused than before. No, just kidding. The bid idea is a good one for the "belly issue".
06-02-05, 07:07 PM
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velowear.com just started a sale on bib shorts... $10 off, so only $49.95 + shipping now. They're customer service and return policy are excellent, too. They'll pay the return postage + reshipping if you need to exchange size.
clickety click...
clickety click...
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Originally Posted by Billy Ray
I actually got a couple of decent pairs at Academy recently for ~$30 each. I haven't worn them for any long rides yet, but they do just fine for 45-90 minute rides.
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06-03-05, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by azesty
First time I saw the Castelli logo on shorts I thought it said Castrati, not a good name for bike shorts
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06-03-05, 04:28 AM
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i have no trouble keeping my small microsensor 3d shorts on. i could proly go without tying em and still be fine
06-05-05, 11:31 AM
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I have both shorts and bibs in PI's Ultrasensor. I prefer the bibs for overall comfort. Bought Pearl Izumis because they sell them at the LBS and they come sized for big guys. I still would like to try the De Marchi Contour Plus bibs.
06-05-05, 11:44 AM
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Not having a seam between the butt and seat is very important. I've only tried the gel's once and had numbness issues with them just like I do with gel seats.
Most comfortable I ever had were wool with a real leather chamois.
Most comfortable I ever had were wool with a real leather chamois.
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Originally Posted by hi565
The performance Ultra bib, one of the best bibs for the price!
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...cfm?SKU=19896#
80 bucks.
I personally ahve the elite shorts which work great but step it up and go for the ultras.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...cfm?SKU=19896#
80 bucks.
I personally ahve the elite shorts which work great but step it up and go for the ultras.
Bibs are the way to go, I would never ride regular shorts again. Bibs stay up, they don't slide down. The only thing I miss about regular shorts is the ability to pull them down and hook them on the back of the seat just as you break away from a group and drop them. Nothing like sending the ultimate "moon" message as you disappear up the road. Really helps me get away. The rest of the group is laughing so much they can't get a chase organized.
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Originally Posted by serotta
The only thing I miss about regular shorts is the ability to pull them down and hook them on the back of the seat just as you break away from a group and drop them. Nothing like send the ultimate "moon" message as you disappear up the road. Really helps me get away. The rest of the group is laughing so much they can't get a chase organized.
LMAO! Never have tried that... but what a sensational idea!
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Originally Posted by Bécane
Only long rides, metrics or centuries, reveal the quality and comfort of cycling shorts.
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