Best ever bike shorts
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Best ever bike shorts
Postby Fjenkins » Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:58 pm
So comfy I don't want to take them off. Gentle elastic-free waistband. Matt finish. Great womens specific chamois. Seriously flattering, no bulging bits and, again, just sooo comfortable!
Love them - do yourself a favour women of the cycling world. But just leave a few pairs in the shops for me to buy again next time around (I can see they're already getting hard to find in stock)
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:26 pm
(Me, I don't care, I never see myself. )
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Fjenkins » Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:41 am
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Macca_CX » Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:41 pm
Where did you purchase them? Evans Cycles states they don't sell them anymore.
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Fjenkins » Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:41 pm
Yeah there are a few websites still selling them, but I notice they're not available in many places. Typical!
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Postby Halfamillion » Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:30 pm
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Postby dixieemard » Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:09 am
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Mr Purple » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:28 am
Good to hear, I'm thinking of actually spending some money on these one day!dixieemard wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 4:09 amThe best cycling shorts should be the number one item in any rider's wardrobe. A pair of well-cushioned cycling shorts can ensure you can spend your time riding, so I opted for the Rapha Core Cargo bib shorts. It's very comfortable when I ride my bike
It's a bit of a struggle to find decent shorts - plenty of top level bibs but I don't exactly want to be wearing these all through summer in Queensland. I'm a fan of the Castelli Competizione (but hard to find, especially cheap) and have had issues with a lot of the others.
Probably because my criteria of 'durable, comfortable and <$100' is impossible, to be honest. I'm still not paying $300 for an item of clothing though!
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Tim » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:43 am
Mr Purple wrote: It's a bit of a struggle to find decent shorts - plenty of top level bibs but I don't exactly want to be wearing these all through summer in Queensland. I'm a fan of the Castelli Competizione (but hard to find, especially cheap) and have had issues with a lot of the others.
Probably because my criteria of 'durable, comfortable and <$100' is impossible, to be honest. I'm still not paying $300 for an item of clothing though!
A mate of mine swears by Endura Xtract Gel shorts. Either bibs or regular shorts. I prefer plain shorts.
They're on my shopping list for this summer.
Last I looked Wiggle had them for well under $100.
Been considering Wiggle's house brand DHB Aeron shorts for some time now but never taken the leap. Seen them on special at times from either Wiggle or Chain Reaction for around $90.00.
Be ####ed if I'm paying anything more than about $120 for lycra shorts. I just can't accept that they're that much better and at 58kg currently, rear end pressure isn't much of an issue.
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Mr Purple » Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:05 am
I'm with you - I'm 61kg and climb a lot, mainly standing. Chamois and saddle choices are largely irrelevant because they don't get used much. The main issues I've had is with fit - the Ale shorts are cheap and excellent for example but the leg length is far too long. I'm still recovering from grazes on the back of my knees when I was caught in the rain last week.
Otherwise my main priority is durability. I find the cheaper models tend to be fine initially, but are pretty much transparent after six months. I'll happily pay twice the amount if it lasts twice as long. Those Enduras look ok but seem to have a bit more padding then I need. Price is good.
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Tim » Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:23 pm
I just lay then on a rack in the laundry near an open window. They dry overnight.
The "experts" tell me that UV kills bacteria on the chamois pad, helping prevent saddle sores.
Over the years I've found that saddle sores coincide with fatigue and high stress levels far more so than how I wash and dry my shorts.
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Postby trailgumby » Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:20 pm
They're meant for riding long distances. Like, loooong distances. 600km+ in a sitting.
They say "a well fitting bib short should disappear on you when you ride." I can confirm this is true.
I have struggled the last few years to find something reliable that doesn't result in blood blisters, thanks to my ongoing requirement for anti-coagulation medication courtesy of a near-fatal pulmonary embolism in 2017. These have become my answer. I am now back to doing regular metric centuries, and I completed over 180km on the bike last weekend - mostly seated aerobic base training. Back on the bike this morning for my commute - no issues except I'm a little fatigued.
I have 5 of these now, one pair for every day I ride.
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Postby trailgumby » Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:21 pm
Tim wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:23 pmI've extended the lifespan of my shorts by not hanging them to dry outdoors. UV kills the elastaine threading in lycra. Especially drying inside out.
I just lay then on a rack in the laundry near an open window. They dry overnight.
The "experts" tell me that UV kills bacteria on the chamois pad, helping prevent saddle sores.
Over the years I've found that saddle sores coincide with fatigue and high stress levels far more so than how I wash and dry my shorts.
Yup. This.
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby g-boaf » Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:57 pm
But I definitely agree, never hang cycling kit outside, always inside. I always wash mine in a garment bag in the washing machine (front loader Asko) and I have the machine on a gentle cycle for 1 hour and set it to spin and the lowest speed possible.
I also use wool mix and a little bit of dettol. I was one of the pro cyclists who mentioned this and then I've stuck with it since.
Rapha and Le Col are usually pretty good but Le Col I find are not that great for their stitching which seems to come undone easily. Rapha is definitely longer lasting. Assos also long lasting and well made but way expensive!
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby Mr Purple » Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:04 pm
Have just ordered some Pedal Mafia knicks because they were cheap (my main priority). Will see how they go.
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby jeniferbet » Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:08 pm
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby find_bruce » Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:21 pm
You have legs - who cares what colour they arejeniferbet wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:08 pmI never ride in shorts - I have pale legs and I'm ashamed of them - I'll start maybe in the summer
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby g-boaf » Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:38 pm
Everyone started that way at some time or another. Don't worry about it too much.jeniferbet wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:08 pmI never ride in shorts - I have pale legs and I'm ashamed of them - I'll start maybe in the summer
Do a swap, you can have my left leg with screws holding the femur together?
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Re: Best ever bike shorts
Postby foo on patrol » Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:03 am
jeniferbet wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:08 pmI never ride in shorts - I have pale legs and I'm ashamed of them - I'll start maybe in the summer
Pfffffft, who cares about that! Get on the bike and start riding and you're way ahead of anyone that isn't.
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