p3dJ4

I recently bought a two different pair of shorts and followed the size chart for my waist size.
But in my recent ride I'm realizing that my sit bones don't have any padding support from the back of the chamois.

Looks like this is because of my big ass, how can I get a shorts fitted that will always cover my sit bones?
Do i try to buy some bib shorts or women shorts i heard that women shorts having bigger pad?
Any recommendation? thanks

jefnvk

Go into a store and try them on until you find one that fits. It is well worth the extra buck up front, conpared to a pile of stuff that isn't really right. I never buy pants of any sort online unless I know the brand and sizing well.

rumrunn6

I think the liner is for moisture management not cushioning. I use trishorts (under MTB shorts or cycling pants) that only have a thin liner, no "cushion"

prj71

Its actually for both.

Check out the Garneau line of bike shorts. The pad is rather large in them.

WNCGoater

You're not putting them on backwards are you? Can't imagine sit bones so far apart a typical pad won't cover.

aclass

I'm also a newbie on this topic with a big ass. But dealing with the issue long enough that I've learned cheap shorts are cheap. I've purchased a couple of quality shorts at and above the $100 mark and they're indeed more better!
Essentially, you get what you pay for here.

Kedosto

Sizing in cycle clothing is anything but consistent. Sure, a lot of cycle clothing fits tight, but some stuff is so far off it's ridiculous. Try spending a bit more for quality and maybe try going up a size or two. Personally, I buy tights one or two sizes larger (depending on brand) than what their size chart recommends. Everything still fits, pads and knees are in the right places, but it's not strangling tight either.

-Kedosto

fietsbob

The ones I like best were discontinued , so no suggestions..

other than there can be a saddle pad, without padding and synthetic chamois is better than real sheepskin.



maker; https://kucharik.com/ is still in business and in So Cal , so have odd fit needs call them up..

they are sewn there, not china or bangladesh..





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prj71

There are some crappy bike shorts out there that don't cover the sit bones. I've owned a few pair.

MRT2

What is it you bought? The reason I ask is, sizing can be way off. I wear some shorts in XL, others in 2 XL, and still others in 3 XL. And even among brands, I have bought shorts that fit perfectly, and a different model from the same company in the same size and I can barely pull them on.

speedevil 

This. I like Voler tri shorts, thin chamois. I wear a set of Riv mtb shorts over them - really like the 4 pockets on them. This way I'm not stuck wearing a jersey that has pockets in the back.

caloso

There's no need to spend a mound of cash on Rapha or Assos. On the other hand, shorts are no place to go cheap.

jpescatore

As a guy with an ample behind, I've learned the cheaper bike shorts tend to have thinner and smaller pads. I went to the local REI store and looked at the shorts they had on the racks - Peal Izumi and Garneau had way larger/thicker padding, as well as more panels. I never thought of actually trying them on in the store - I kinda hope they don't allow that! But, waited until over the winter and bought a few pairs on sale.

The other thing I do is use padded undershorts under gym shorts sometime instead of wearing cycling shorts. I know that is verboten and if I owned one of those little cycling hats I'm sure it would be taken away, but the padding fits better and more comfortable for rides where I'm going to be off the bike a lot vs. mostly just riding.

ririder

LOL!! Thanks for the morning laugh!

KraneXL

Well up to a certain point you do. But you don't have to spend a hundred bucks to get a good pair of cycling shorts. Ask yourself can you tell/feel a difference between a $50 pair of short and ones that cost $100? Probably. But the true question should be is that difference worth twice the priced? Not to me. Especially since they don't last twice as lone.

rydabent

High priced shorts are not needed on bents. Some of the complaints here come from big men. Trikes especially have higher weight limits too.

Crewchief911

I have cheap shorts,and expensive shorts. Hknestly, I can't tell any difference, other than a looser waist on a couple. I'm still leery of ordering them online from China, because of the size variation.

Flip Flop Rider

this seems like a real good answer

ReclusiveOne

Has anyone tried the bibs or shorts from https://www.theblackbibs.com/ ? $40 for a set of plain black bibs or $30 for shorts, doesn't seem a bad price if they're decent.

jackb

After 40 years of cycling I've come back to the way I started, no specialized clothing. I use jogging shoes or sandals with toe clips or platform pedals. I wear hiking shorts instead of cycling shorts. I wear ordinary tee shirts. I use lightweight nylon pants instead of tights with a velcro strap around the chainside pants leg. I find I'm quite comfortable and the convenience is great. I wouldn't ride a century in these clothes, but for 20-30 miles they are fine. I continue to use cycling gloves, but only in the summer. On cooler days I just use my winter gloves. I use ordinary $20 sunglasses. But everyone has their own preferences. Go with what you like.

KraneXL

If you can't tell a difference, you're not trying the right two. Is a tenderloin the same as a T-bone? There's a difference, and it is noticeable.

Some feel like you're wearing cycling shorts and may bunch in the seat or other places. While others are invisible and simple feel like an extra layer of sportive skin.

The only question is whether or not that difference is worth the added extra (2-3X more) cost? Some premium quality store brands (Performance Ultra) can feel just as good (or better) than more expensive name brands.