Newbie looking for shorts advice

funnyclub · 04-05-2014 9:29pm #1

Hey could you please advise me on a good pair of shorts. I'm picking up my new bike this week and I want a good pair of shorts to make my journey into cycling easier ðŸ˜႒

Also would I be better of with bib shorts?

Pinch Flat · 04-05-2014 10:11pm

funnyclub wrote: »

Hey could you please advise me on a good pair of shorts. I'm picking up my new bike this week and I want a good pair of shorts to make my journey into cycling easier ðŸ˜႒

Also would I be better of with bib shorts?

Check out chainreactioncycles.com endless choice and price range - for something decent (I.e well built with decent padding) budget €50 plus. They stick endura which is good quality. Also wiggle.co.uk for dhb, santini

Cyclesuperstore.ie also worth checking out they occasionally do offers on the Bicycle Line make they stock - had three pairs and I like them

And bibs are the way to go! More comfortable all round

funnyclub · 05-05-2014 1:13am

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Check out chainreactioncycles.com endless choice and price range - for something decent (I.e well built with decent padding) budget €50 plus. They stick endura which is good quality. Also wiggle.co.uk for dhb, santini

Cyclesuperstore.ie also worth checking out they occasionally do offers on the Bicycle Line make they stock - had three pairs and I like them

And bibs are the way to go! More comfortable all round

Good on ya thx

BoardsMember · 22-05-2014 12:27pm

Hi all. Sorry for intruding on this thread, but I too am a newbie, but will most likely be staying a newbie. I have opted into a 75km fun cycle and am borrowing a road bike as I dont have one. I could do with a cheaper end pair of shorts, if I tell the missus I spent 50 euro on a pair she'd kill me. Have checked out the sites above and not even sure which ones might be padded or not, its not immediately obvious to me. e.g. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/rockgardn-karma-race-shorts-2013/rp-prod64533

Any help much appreciated

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-05-2014 12:33pm

BoardsMember wrote: »

Hi all. Sorry for intruding on this thread, but I too am a newbie, but will most likely be staying a newbie. I have opted into a 75km fun cycle and am borrowing a road bike as I dont have one. I could do with a cheaper end pair of shorts, if I tell the missus I spent 50 euro on a pair she'd kill me. Have checked out the sites above and not even sure which ones might be padded or not, its not immediately obvious to me. e.g. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/rockgardn-karma-race-shorts-2013/rp-prod64533

Any help much appreciated

They are MTB/DH shorts, you need padded bib shorts. You'll not get much for less than €30 so plan on spending that much at least. If your only doing one sportive then you could borrow a pair or look for someone selling a pair cheap. What height/size are you? I have a few pairs I no longer use.

BoardsMember · 22-05-2014 12:36pm

Thanks for the reply. I had just googled bib shorts, which had cleared up a few things for me!

I'm 6ft, slim(ish), 34 inch waist. Maybe someone on here has a pair going cheap, good idea. I'm in Dublin, Dundrum area.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-05-2014 12:39pm

BoardsMember wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. I had just googled bib shorts, which had cleared up a few things for me!

I'm 6ft, slim(ish), 34 inch waist. Maybe someone on here has a pair going cheap, good idea. I'm in Dublin, Dundrum area.

I'm same height, what weight are you? I may have a pair suitable

BoardsMember · 22-05-2014 12:42pm

Thanks...I'm 12 to 12.5 stone.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-05-2014 12:45pm

BoardsMember wrote: »

Thanks...I'm 12 to 12.5 stone.

Ok the pair I have will be no good for you, I'm 12st and they're too big on me. Put a wanted thread up in the classified section here and someone should have something suitable.

ZiabR · 22-05-2014 12:47pm

BoardsMember wrote: »

Hi all. Sorry for intruding on this thread, but I too am a newbie, but will most likely be staying a newbie. I have opted into a 75km fun cycle and am borrowing a road bike as I dont have one. I could do with a cheaper end pair of shorts, if I tell the missus I spent 50 euro on a pair she'd kill me. Have checked out the sites above and not even sure which ones might be padded or not, its not immediately obvious to me. e.g. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/rockgardn-karma-race-shorts-2013/rp-prod64533

Any help much appreciated

I dont mean to put a damper on your fun cycle but do you cycle at all? Going from nothing to 75km on a road bike might be quite challenging. When is the cycle? I would recommend getting out on the bike asap to try and get used to it and so your "butt" can get used to saddle. Last thing you want is a sore butt, believe me, it is very painful if you are not somewhat used to it. A good pair of shorts will help but they will not fix everything.

Either way, good luck with the cycle!

BoardsMember · 22-05-2014 1:00pm

logik wrote: »

I dont mean to put a damper on your fun cycle but do you cycle at all? Going from nothing to 75km on a road bike might be quite challenging. When is the cycle? I would recommend getting out on the bike asap to try and get used to it and so your "butt" can get used to saddle. Last thing you want is a sore butt, believe me, it is very painful if you are not somewhat used to it. A good pair of shorts will help but they will not fix everything.

Either way, good luck with the cycle!

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I have a month to get my butt ready and hope to be on the bike this weekend. I cycle a mountain bike a few kms into work occasionally so your warnings are well founded.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-05-2014 5:06pm

BoardsMember wrote: »

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I have a month to get my butt ready and hope to be on the bike this weekend. I cycle a mountain bike a few kms into work occasionally so your warnings are well founded.

I PM'd you as I found a pair if shorts that may be suitable for you (and not expensive)

HivemindXX · 22-05-2014 7:49pm

Bibs are the way to go. If you have any sort of a belly on you they really are amazing but even if you don't there's no reason not to wear them.

You both might try Aldi and/or Lidl. They have cycling stuff regularly enough and while it's not the greatest ever it is passable and very cheap. A lot of stores have left overs from previous weekly specials and you may be able to get something useful. I know the store on the Long Mile Road had bib tights a few weeks ago that were left over from the weekly special months earlier.

SERCPRO · 22-05-2014 7:54pm

Bibs are the way to go. Make sure you get a jar or tube of Chamois cream if you intend on doing longer rides. The cream can prevent chaffing and reduce the risk of getting a bacterial/fungal infection.
Also for anyone new to cycling ...don't wear underwear under your shorts.

http://www.prendas.co.uk/androni-giocattoli-venezuela-sidermec-2013-team-bib-shorts-max2-insert.html?SID=7u8e5j5ek4ih1tsqsit96gmsb0

not yet · 22-05-2014 8:24pm

HivemindXX wrote: »

Bibs are the way to go. If you have any sort of a belly on you they really are amazing but even if you don't there's no reason not to wear them.

You both might try Aldi and/or Lidl. They have cycling stuff regularly enough and while it's not the greatest ever it is passable and very cheap. A lot of stores have left overs from previous weekly specials and you may be able to get something useful. I know the store on the Long Mile Road had bib tights a few weeks ago that were left over from the weekly special months earlier.

Bellies, who mentioned bellies. There'll be no mentioned of bellies in here please.

cdaly_ · 22-05-2014 8:49pm

BoardsMember wrote: »

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I have a month to get my butt ready and hope to be on the bike this weekend. I cycle a mountain bike a few kms into work occasionally so your warnings are well founded.

Start cycling in to work every day from now on. Try going the long way home a couple of evenings per week. Just an extra 5-10k will help.

Get out for 30k this weekend and build up to around 55k over the weekends. That'll leave you handy enough for the spin (and addicted for afterwards)...

BoardsMember · 22-05-2014 10:20pm

not yet wrote: »

Bellies, who mentioned bellies. There'll be no mentioned of bellies in here please.

Nor fungal/bacterial infections & no underwear in the context of considering second hand shorts!!

Newbie looking for shorts advice

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