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by **Welsh Dragon** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:00 pm

Any good suggestions for the females out there? Was looking at Sugoi or Pearl Izumi but need very small size !!

by **BNA** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:35 am

by **lowercasev** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:35 am

I have some xs BBB's that fit well. They have worn nicely with regular riding.

Tiffany Jane Designs has xxs: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiffany-J ... 2967116481

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by **grasshopper** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:43 am

I think you mostly get what you pay for in knicks. I have size 8 friends with the top PI and Sugoi (both RS and RSE) who are happy. Assos sizing is very small. I've been mostly Assos but that's coming to an end as they wear.

by **Welsh Dragon** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:17 pm

Thanks.
Anyone know the smallest size Sugoi does and where I can get them from?

by **RonK** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:10 pm

My wife has Assos and Sugoi and says the Sugoi are better designed. She got them from Epic Cycles in Baroona Road.

by **Welsh Dragon** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:18 pm

Anyone know where I can get Sugoi online? I tried xs on the other day but felt they were a bit too big!

by **grasshopper** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:07 am

Welsh Dragon wrote:Anyone know where I can get Sugoi online? I tried xs on the other day but felt they were a bit too big!

Wiggle, PBK (very little women's clothing), Team Estrogen ($$ but good range of stock). CRC has a good range of women's, but don't think they have Sugoi.

by **Welsh Dragon** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:34 pm

grasshopper wrote:
Welsh Dragon wrote:Anyone know where I can get Sugoi online? I tried xs on the other day but felt they were a bit too big!

Wiggle, PBK (very little women's clothing), Team Estrogen ($$ but good range of stock). CRC has a good range of women's, but don't think they have Sugoi.

Thanks. Wiggle didn't have my size. Can't believe how hard it is to find small sizing!

by **Welsh Dragon** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:03 pm

Hopefully can pick some up at the TDU next week ;-)

by **marinmomma** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:26 pm

Another vote for Sugoi from me, not that I find their sizes to be too small, they are fairly true to regular clothing sizes.

Santini run a bit smaller so and XS in their knicks might fit you better; be prepared for the shorter leg length with Santini though :roll:

PI's are ok, but I wouldn't buy them again

by **psyclechick** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:54 am

Sugoi gets my vote as well although I can say about small sizing as I have never been tiny always had a set of sprinters legs lol :shock:

by **MikeyD360** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:28 am

I'm a bloke - so maybe irrelevant - but a BIG bloke - so which brands have large/small sizing is important to me

If you dont mind spending the money, Pearl Izumi is pretty much the best IMHO, but their sizing is not the smallest, so might pay to try on - but quality will never be a problem, especially with elite/pro series.
Santini make a very good quality bib short and the sizing is about 1 smaller than PI, so suit a smaller person - also they make bib-shorts with a gel pad in the posterior which is arguably more comfortable than the run of the mill chamois.
Cannibal is another brand with smaller sizing, and often make gear for bike shops and local teams etc but not quite up there with the other 2 mentioned.

by **hotfoot** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:45 pm

Can't help with any inquiry and a bit off topic but....I wore bike shorts for the first time on my ride this morning...NOW I know why cyclists wear them..no sore bum. I usually ride in chopped off shorts. Think I might now look about for some more..I'm sold on them.

by **Apple** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 4:57 pm

psyclechick wrote:I can say about small sizing as I have never been tiny always had a set of sprinters legs lol

I also have sprinters legs. Lets have a race on the flats :lol:

by **Eleri** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:23 pm

I recently bought a pair of Skins cycle bib - wasn't sure whether I was a M or a S but decided the S was not too small. They are tight as they are compression ones. But they also do an XS and have a size chart on their website. I actually really like the chamois in these ones too which I wasn't expecting to.

by **Welsh Dragon** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:02 pm

Thanks all. Have a great 2xu pair but want a pair with some more padding !

by **litzylulu** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:58 pm

Try some Louis Garneau womens Neo Power shorts (teamestrogen.com) $$$$ but soooo nice (about to buy a second pair)...

And they fit small -

by **Welsh Dragon** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:25 pm

They don't look like they do really small sizes though?

Bought some skins ones in Adelaide in January at TDU and love them-thanks whoever suggested them !

litzylulu wrote:Try some Louis Garneau womens Neo Power shorts (teamestrogen.com) $$$$ but soooo nice (about to buy a second pair)...

And they fit small -

by **curiost** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:22 pm

Can anyone advise whether 2XU or Skins cycle shorts are proper cycle shorts or is it just a marketing gimmick? They look like a really good option though, just wondering if they have they same amount of padding and moveability etc. Thanks

by **Eleri** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:49 am

curiost wrote:Can anyone advise whether 2XU or Skins cycle shorts are proper cycle shorts or is it just a marketing gimmick? They look like a really good option though, just wondering if they have they same amount of padding and moveability etc. Thanks

I have a pair of Skins compression bib nicks that are proper cycle shorts with a decent pad in them. I've worn them on lots of longer rides and they do the job.

by **Welsh Dragon** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:38 pm

Totally agree-bought a pair of skins and love them-done long days in them and been fine. 2XU ones don't have as much padding but maybe I bought a cheaper pair ??

Eleri wrote:
curiost wrote:Can anyone advise whether 2XU or Skins cycle shorts are proper cycle shorts or is it just a marketing gimmick? They look like a really good option though, just wondering if they have they same amount of padding and moveability etc. Thanks

I have a pair of Skins compression bib nicks that are proper cycle shorts with a decent pad in them. I've worn them on lots of longer rides and they do the job.