shorts

[dani4u]

Does it really matter how "short" my cycling shorts are?
I usually ride in triathlon shorts that are quite short,but they fit well and I have no chaffing and are comfortable to ride 50 mi.
Is wearing anything but longer cycling shorts in bad taste?

 

[Anonymous]

Does it really matter how "short" my cycling shorts are?
I usually ride in triathlon shorts that are quite short,but they fit well and I have no chaffing and are comfortable to ride 50 mi.
Is wearing anything but longer cycling shorts in bad taste?

for road racing... well i guess its ok, if you must, but expect a few raised eyebrows...

actually no.. its a trifle camp

 

[Anonymous]

correction.. very camp

 

[Indurain]

Sean Yates use to ride with quite short knicks. Looked a little strange. But I guess it depends on whether your a lady or a Man. If your a lady with nice legs, go for short. You will have heaps of guys surrounding you and thus breaking the wind for you. If your a guy, you will be fighting the wind alone.

 

[BroDeal]

Depends on how short is short. Hot pants short then you might have a problem. Road shorts these days are often ridiculously long. You can blame Armstrong for this fashion crime. I like shorts (bibs) that end more than one freakin' inch from the top of my knee.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Yeah, how short is short? And yes, your gender might alter an answer.

 

[psychlist]

Not to hijack this thread, but what make and model of shorts do you guys prefer?

I am still using some sugino shorts from a club team I belonged to a few years back, however, I am looking to buy some additional quality seatwear.

 

[elapid]

If Styleman was still employed at Bicycling magazine, I'm sure he would have a few choice words. Alpe's answer hits the nail on the head? Male or female? If the latter, there's another thread in this section that you may want to contribute to.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Not to hijack this thread, but what make and model of shorts do you guys prefer?

On the high end, my Assos bib shorts are the best there is, was, or ever will be.

On the other end, the Performance Ultra is a surprisingly good short for the money. Heads above their cheaper stuff.

Male or female? If the latter, there's another thread in this section that you may want to contribute to.

Now, now!

 

[elapid]

Not to hijack this thread, but what make and model of shorts do you guys prefer?

I am still using some sugino shorts from a club team I belonged to a few years back, however, I am looking to buy some additional quality seatwear.

I no longer compromise on shorts for outside riding and believe spending the money on high-end bibs is worth every cent, at least my b-u-t-t* thinks so. I prefer bibs to shorts. I have three different makes of high-end bibs: Assos FI Mille S5, Giordana FormaRed, and 2XU. My favourite is the Giordana, but the three-quarter length 2XU are also great for the colder weather up here in Canada. I prefer the chamois in these brands because they're not as bulky as some like Pearl Izumi.

Alpe - I couldn't resist!

*Really mods - is anyone really offended by the word b-u-t-t?

 

[psychlist]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I checked and the shorts I have right now that are most comfortable are Giordana (not sure of the style but they are high end).

I have had assos shorts in the past that were very nice indeed.

 

[SlantParallelogram]

Is wearing anything but longer cycling shorts in bad taste?

It depends who you are riding with. If you are riding with road racers then they will think you are a total Fred, although they probably won't say anything.

Wearing short cycling shorts is like riding with no shirt on. Or like riding around town wearing a time trial helmet or with a disc wheel. Only tri-athletes will overlook it. Road racers will think you are a chump.

I don't know what fitness or recreational riders will think. They are all Freds anyway.

If you are comfortable, and aren't a road racer, then don't worry about what anybody else thinks.

 

[knewcleardaze]

I miss my bibs
I'm currently using Pearl Izumi .The last pair they had on the rack in my size.
I think they used to be called Attack shorts. Now they gave them a new name and raised the price.
Working up the nerve to loosen up the wallet for a new pair of bibs.

 

[runninboy]

It depends who you are riding with. If you are riding with road racers then they will think you are a total Fred, although they probably won't say anything.

Wearing short cycling shorts is like riding with no shirt on. Or like riding around town wearing a time trial helmet or with a disc wheel. Only tri-athletes will overlook it. Road racers will think you are a chump.

I don't know what fitness or recreational riders will think. They are all Freds anyway.

If you are comfortable, and aren't a road racer, then don't worry about what anybody else thinks.

I am a road racer and i Love when people think i am a Fred. In fact when i race in the midwest i actually race in different gear(tri shoes, cheap helmet, 8 speed freewheel etc) it is alot of fun and the locals get quite upset when you beat them. Poor dears

 

[dani4u]

Thank you all for the gut reactions and feelings.
I guess I am still new to the biking community and thats why I asked.
Sporting no logos and shorts being skin tight lycra, I myself dont believe
Its no big deal if a girl or guy shows skin instead of skin tight lycra.
Any way, while on rides with my fellow bikers I shall remember what you all said and will wear what is appropriate for that ride.

 

[quadsRme]

Isn't it too cold up your way(AK) most of the year? So you would be riding with leggings, right?