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house brand cycling shorts
does anyone have any experience with any of the online house brand shorts, like the ones they sell at www.performancebike.com or www.pricepoint.com? The LBS just ordered my first road bike and it hasn't arrived yet so I wanted to get some shorts but wasn't sure how good the quality is.
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I've worn Performance shorts for years (6 and 8 panel). I guess I haven't worn others to compare, but the Performance shorts have been pretty good. More panels are better fit usually.
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All my shorts and tights are preformance brand I find them very good for the price
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Although I have a few others, day in and day out I choose Performance Century Gel Bibs. I've never owned any of the top end (read BIG $$) shorts for comparison. Don't have any complaints about the Performance brand.
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Originally Posted by txtg
I've worn Performance shorts for years (6 and 8 panel). I guess I haven't worn others to compare, but the Performance shorts have been pretty good. More panels are better fit usually.
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I've been riding Performance Elite's for about 5 months with no complaints. Of course I haven't tried anything else, so I don't know what else is out there.
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I've used Pearl Izumi and Performance. My Performance Elite bibs are fine, especially considering the price difference between them and PI. I've tried the Performance Century Gel bibs and do not like them for two reasons: the straps slide off my shoulders and the gel insert becomes uncomfortable on long rides.
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I have two pair of the supergo's and they are every bit as good as the second to the top of the PI's
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I have a couple pair of the Performance Century shorts..Key is not to wash them in any super agitation machine. I put mine within a wash bag........My impression the Nashbar regular shorts life span is a little short before the lyrcra shows signs of getting thin. ......But overall, the fit and endurance is pretty good........Say on rides over 80 miles, I like the chamois of PI or Garneau to keep the rear end a little more motivated and less grumbling...The pad on basic shorts are thin and basic....But for shorter rides, that is ok... As to comfort. The Performance century is just fine..
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I bought a pair of the padded shorts from ActiveSportsWear, they were about $36 delivered. Not a bad price for a pair of middling shorts. They fit fairly well, are darned comfortable, but I don't think they will last more than a season or two.
I am thinking about going to Sugoi's, personally. I have found that in most things, you have to pay for quality. I have also found out to be careful, too!
I am thinking about going to Sugoi's, personally. I have found that in most things, you have to pay for quality. I have also found out to be careful, too!
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I went today to pick up a pair of Performance Ultra bib shorts but they didn't have my size. They are $39.97 right now at the stores!!! I actually went in looking for a pair of performance bib knickers but the pad looked thin and not as well made when I compared it to the Ultra shorts.
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sorry to borrow your thread but what is a decent all around good pair of shorts for under $60, i am using Pearl Izumi Attack shorts and they and my Stuff dont agree i am never comfortable.
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Performance, Nashbar, etc. You get what you pay for.
I got away from those brands and even PI. I now wear Voler shorts and bibs. Much more comfortable than the above mentioned brands and cheaper too.
www.velowear.com
I got away from those brands and even PI. I now wear Voler shorts and bibs. Much more comfortable than the above mentioned brands and cheaper too.
www.velowear.com
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Originally Posted by RonH
Performance, Nashbar, etc. You get what you pay for.
I got away from those brands and even PI. I now wear Voler shorts and bibs. Much more comfortable than the above mentioned brands and cheaper too.
www.velowear.com
I got away from those brands and even PI. I now wear Voler shorts and bibs. Much more comfortable than the above mentioned brands and cheaper too.
www.velowear.com
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I will dido Prosody's post. I haven't ridden any of the high $ bibs, but I own 5 pairs of the Performance Elite bibs and think they are great. I own five so I don't wear them out in the washing machine. Really can't see any reason to go to anything else as they are very durable and comfortable.
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I own five pairs of shorts, one Performance, one Nashbar, one Pace, and two Giodanos. The Giodanos fit better then anything else I own or have owned. The Performance pair is good while the Nashbar pair is crap. The Pace pair is better for spin class rather then road cycling.
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Another vote for Performance shorts here. They're reasonably priced, durable and give me the support and comfort I'm looking for. I wear the standard "Century" model (https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=10563) which has an "anatomically molded one-piece antibacterial chamois." While I haven't tried too many other brands, I do prefer Performance's padding over what Pearl Izumi offers (at double the price or more).
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Originally Posted by RonH
Performance, Nashbar, etc. You get what you pay for.
I got away from those brands and even PI. I now wear Voler shorts and bibs. Much more comfortable than the above mentioned brands and cheaper too.
www.velowear.com
I got away from those brands and even PI. I now wear Voler shorts and bibs. Much more comfortable than the above mentioned brands and cheaper too.
www.velowear.com
Is this needed or do regular bike shorts come with padding in the rear anyhow? Just a newbie, sorry.
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Originally Posted by djbowen1
sorry to borrow your thread but what is a decent all around good pair of shorts for under $60, i am using Pearl Izumi Attack shorts and they and my Stuff dont agree i am never comfortable.
I have a pair of Pace ITS-100 shorts and love them. I also have Bellweather, Canari, and a "no-name" brand. I like the Pace shorts best of all.
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i'll vote for performance brands. i've worn them a long time, and just picked up the aforementioned $39.95 (on sale) bib shorts.
i think it also depends on your body chemistry. i've RARELY had a saddlesore or other 'situation' and i ride almost 15 hours a week in the summer under all conditions. even the cheaper ones, i find comfortable. the only problem i have is when there is a damn seam in the wrong place. that just drives me to drink.
i have some bellweathers and canari's as well. by and large, i'm good with the cheaper brands though.
i think it also depends on your body chemistry. i've RARELY had a saddlesore or other 'situation' and i ride almost 15 hours a week in the summer under all conditions. even the cheaper ones, i find comfortable. the only problem i have is when there is a damn seam in the wrong place. that just drives me to drink.
i have some bellweathers and canari's as well. by and large, i'm good with the cheaper brands though.
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I have used a wide range of shorts, from $30 bellweather shorts, $60 nikes, $70 canaris, and $80 pearl izumis. my conlcusion is that you get what you pay for with shorts.
cheap bike shorts like the bellweathers are better then no bike shorts at all, but I have found that the pad pills up, and the spandex near the crotch where it rubs against the seat gets worn thin really fast. also, fit is not as good, I think becuase they are only the 6-panel.
The nikes were better then the bellweathers, but the pad was too wide and not long enough, and my wang kept rubbing badly on the seam. they would be good shorts if they fit better.
the canaris are probably my best fitting shorts, they are size m, and the fit me so incredibly well. according to my mom, she went into the lbs, and asked the guy what shorts would be the best value, and the guy said the canaris. the fabric is not as stretchy, so it provides more compression, but thats ok, becuase of the really good fit. the only downside is that the chamios gets wet quickly in hot weather. its no less comfortable, but its kind of an icky feeling when you stop.
he pearl izumis were my most expensive, and they have the nicest chamois pad. My only problem is that they don't fit quite as well. I was between the large and the meduim, and I picked the large, becuase I didn't want too much squeezage, if you now what I mean.
probably I think that the comfort issue in most shorts is if they fit well. so what are you paying for in more expensive shorts? I think that you pay mostly for the fit and the chamois pad. I'm not sure why, usually the more expensive shorts fit better, and have nicer chamois.
I would say that you should go ahead and buy the performance brand, and when you get more into cycling and are willing to budget more money for nicer clothes, buy the nice ones. for now, cheap shorts are better then nothing.
cheap bike shorts like the bellweathers are better then no bike shorts at all, but I have found that the pad pills up, and the spandex near the crotch where it rubs against the seat gets worn thin really fast. also, fit is not as good, I think becuase they are only the 6-panel.
The nikes were better then the bellweathers, but the pad was too wide and not long enough, and my wang kept rubbing badly on the seam. they would be good shorts if they fit better.
the canaris are probably my best fitting shorts, they are size m, and the fit me so incredibly well. according to my mom, she went into the lbs, and asked the guy what shorts would be the best value, and the guy said the canaris. the fabric is not as stretchy, so it provides more compression, but thats ok, becuase of the really good fit. the only downside is that the chamios gets wet quickly in hot weather. its no less comfortable, but its kind of an icky feeling when you stop.
he pearl izumis were my most expensive, and they have the nicest chamois pad. My only problem is that they don't fit quite as well. I was between the large and the meduim, and I picked the large, becuase I didn't want too much squeezage, if you now what I mean.
probably I think that the comfort issue in most shorts is if they fit well. so what are you paying for in more expensive shorts? I think that you pay mostly for the fit and the chamois pad. I'm not sure why, usually the more expensive shorts fit better, and have nicer chamois.
I would say that you should go ahead and buy the performance brand, and when you get more into cycling and are willing to budget more money for nicer clothes, buy the nice ones. for now, cheap shorts are better then nothing.
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Originally Posted by Phatman
I have used a wide range of shorts, from $30 bellweather shorts, $60 nikes, $70 canaris, and $80 pearl izumis. my conlcusion is that you get what you pay for with shorts.
cheap bike shorts like the bellweathers are better then no bike shorts at all, but I have found that the pad pills up, and the spandex near the crotch where it rubs against the seat gets worn thin really fast. also, fit is not as good, I think becuase they are only the 6-panel.
The nikes were better then the bellweathers, but the pad was too wide and not long enough, and my wang kept rubbing badly on the seam. they would be good shorts if they fit better.
the canaris are probably my best fitting shorts, they are size m, and the fit me so incredibly well. according to my mom, she went into the lbs, and asked the guy what shorts would be the best value, and the guy said the canaris. the fabric is not as stretchy, so it provides more compression, but thats ok, becuase of the really good fit. the only downside is that the chamios gets wet quickly in hot weather. its no less comfortable, but its kind of an icky feeling when you stop.
he pearl izumis were my most expensive, and they have the nicest chamois pad. My only problem is that they don't fit quite as well. I was between the large and the meduim, and I picked the large, becuase I didn't want too much squeezage, if you now what I mean.
probably I think that the comfort issue in most shorts is if they fit well. so what are you paying for in more expensive shorts? I think that you pay mostly for the fit and the chamois pad. I'm not sure why, usually the more expensive shorts fit better, and have nicer chamois.
I would say that you should go ahead and buy the performance brand, and when you get more into cycling and are willing to budget more money for nicer clothes, buy the nice ones. for now, cheap shorts are better then nothing.
cheap bike shorts like the bellweathers are better then no bike shorts at all, but I have found that the pad pills up, and the spandex near the crotch where it rubs against the seat gets worn thin really fast. also, fit is not as good, I think becuase they are only the 6-panel.
The nikes were better then the bellweathers, but the pad was too wide and not long enough, and my wang kept rubbing badly on the seam. they would be good shorts if they fit better.
the canaris are probably my best fitting shorts, they are size m, and the fit me so incredibly well. according to my mom, she went into the lbs, and asked the guy what shorts would be the best value, and the guy said the canaris. the fabric is not as stretchy, so it provides more compression, but thats ok, becuase of the really good fit. the only downside is that the chamios gets wet quickly in hot weather. its no less comfortable, but its kind of an icky feeling when you stop.
he pearl izumis were my most expensive, and they have the nicest chamois pad. My only problem is that they don't fit quite as well. I was between the large and the meduim, and I picked the large, becuase I didn't want too much squeezage, if you now what I mean.
probably I think that the comfort issue in most shorts is if they fit well. so what are you paying for in more expensive shorts? I think that you pay mostly for the fit and the chamois pad. I'm not sure why, usually the more expensive shorts fit better, and have nicer chamois.
I would say that you should go ahead and buy the performance brand, and when you get more into cycling and are willing to budget more money for nicer clothes, buy the nice ones. for now, cheap shorts are better then nothing.
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Originally Posted by sherpa
I went today to pick up a pair of Performance Ultra bib shorts but they didn't have my size. They are $39.97 right now at the stores!!! I actually went in looking for a pair of performance bib knickers but the pad looked thin and not as well made when I compared it to the Ultra shorts.
I forgot to mention that there's a Pearl Izumi outlet store in Gilroy. You might find PI stuff there at reduced prices.
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Is there any "real world" difference b/wn the Performance Century short and the Performance Century Gel short? They are both the same price on Performance's website. They are both 8 panel also.