Recommend me some shorts

[cloggsy]

I bought some DHB shorts from Wiggle (£7.80 a pair.) They're much more comfortable than the Funkier Gel Shorts I paid £36 for!

 

[Manonabike]

thought about bib shorts?

http://www.tenn-outd...ens/bib-shorts/

then a pair of normal shorts over them if your not keen on showing off the lyrca

just started to wear a pair that i bought from decathlon (red padding), awesome fit and no sore back side!

That is a very good price but it seems that the pad on the front it's quite small. I have a pair like that and I don't wear them as they make me feel naked lol. The Shutt VR standard have the same problem, not enough padding on the front. The Shutt Pro are OK though.

I wonder how big is the padding on those DHB bibs, do they cover the bits properly?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

If the padding is anything like that on the dhb shorts than yes. More than adequate

That is a very good price but it seems that the pad on the front it's quite small. I have a pair like that and I don't wear them as they make me feel naked lol. The Shutt VR standard have the same problem, not enough padding on the front. The Shutt Pro are OK though.

I wonder how big is the padding on those DHB bibs, do they cover the bits properly?

 

[Manonabike]

If the padding is anything like that on the dhb shorts than yes. More than adequate

Thanks for that but the problem is that the same manufacturer might use different size padding on different lines..... I'm basically interested in the DHB Aeron Race and DHB Aeron Pro lines.

Perhaps the OP would be happier wearing MTB shorts if he doesn't feel comfortable wearing Lycra

 

[postman]

Just arrived a pair of Tenn bibshots.3xl.Plain black.Fit perfect.15st 6lb 6'4"tall.Price just short of £17 postage free.Will go very nice with my Spesh touring sport shoe picked up at 1-00pm today.10% discount £62-99.
So i can say Tenn bibshorts a good punt.I like the weaved open back.

 

[gallego1968]

I got my shorts today, a pair of Madison touring shorts which are very light and comfortable. I will give them a proper test in the morning.

Madison touring shorts

 

[postman]

The Touring shorts look goog value at £29-99 and a decent range of sizes .40-42.Add to favourites.

 

[gallego1968]

Just been out for a ride with my new shorts and yes they are very comfy, airy and light. No more uncomfy bum.

 

[Sapper]

A problem with some quality shorts are the washing instructions..

Just bought one pair and basically recommends hand wash only....

After a ride this morning with rain, mud etc so much easier to dump in machine and press go

Adrian

 

[Deleted member 1258]

A problem with some quality shorts are the washing instructions..

Just bought one pair and basically recommends hand wash only....

After a ride this morning with rain, mud etc so much easier to dump in machine and press go

Adrian

Thats the trouble with the corinne dennis ones, need hand washing and drying out of direct sunlight. Like you I would much rather just chuck them in the washing machine.

 

[monnet]

I've got Giordana, Santini and Etxe Ondo shorts and they're all fine in the washing machine.

They're all pricey (in the £70-£80 price bracket) which I've seen amusingly called 'mid-range'. Which makes me think £200 for a pair of Assos is utterly stupid. However, I got a pair of £80 Giordana's in a sale for about £30 once. I thought 'worth a try, see what the fuss is about'. Turns out they're amazing by comparison to the £30 Endura/Altura type ones I was using (and they fit, Italian sizes do actually work for me!). Now I'm stuck with an expensive short habit. That said, given the amount of time I spend on a bike, they are worth it and they seem to last about 3 years.

 

[Sapper]

My new gore shot/bib from Royale's sale are very comfortable, far more comfy than m cheaper pai but hand wash only

I will use them mainly for weekend leisure rides rather than commuting, but I need a couple more pairs for the week commute.

Adrian