Cycling Shorts

googlehead

Can anyone recommend me a goodish pair of cycling shorts? I was told a good pair is really important. Any ideas maybe ebay??

thanks

niceonetom

One word: assos.

quietobserver

i find giordana very good and casatelli. still i think its a personal choice as to whats comfortable, assos great but at a huge price.

chamois cream is probably the best investment along with a reasonable pair of shorts.

never had trouble with this combo

copacetic

assos aren't worth the money, gore and pearl izumi are a fair bit cheaper but pretty close in quality imo.

googlehead

yeah would not want to buy anything to expensive. can see any off the others on ebay.

henboy

copacetic wrote: »

assos aren't worth the money, gore and pearl izumi are a fair bit cheaper but pretty close in quality imo.

Assos worth every penny --you pay for what you get. I have the best of pearl izumi bib shorts and there is no comparison to Assos.

rflynnr

Let's stipulate that Assos (the name still cracks me up - but I haven't been getting out much recently) are the ne plus ultra of shorts. However, if you're only getting into cycling it may make sense to invest in something a little cheaper as an introduction. You could look at DHB Finchdeans bibshorts: they're relatively cheap (£UK65) and well reviewed.

blorg

Maybe post your budget and the sort of distances you plan on doing. It gets more important with longer distances; I can manage on whatever (read: club kit shorts) over shorter distances. Shorter distances = up to 75-90km or so.

I am a big fan of Descente myself and have done long distances on them without issue. They fit me very well. I have two pairs of their top end shorts which are on sale from Wiggle now if you take XL. I also have a pair of their next one down which is also very good. Own countless other Descente garments ranging from several pairs of tights to a balaclava to a tri suit. All great stuff and most importantly, it fits me.

Sizing is very important; I have tried Castelli and they were very good indeed but the sizing was just wrong for me (shorts fitted but the straps were too short.) Briko was the same size-wise.

I have not tried Assos but am mildly skeptical Unquestionably good stuff but also expensive, and I find it difficult to believe it is just on another level to the high end from other manufacturers. Maybe one day, if there is a good sale.

If it is for short distances the dhb stuff from Wiggle is good quality. I have several of their jerseys and a few pairs of tights. You honestly don't have to break the bank on it. There is a noticable step up from the likes of Aldi shorts to "entry level" decent shorts such as the dhb entry level stuff. dhb also have a new "Finchdean" range which has been reviewed very well and compared favourably to the established manufacturers' good stuff.

sy

Tried quite a few but these Gore Power II bibshorts are the best value at €70 (last years model) without blowing the budget. Get good reviews for their chamois on BikeRadar too. Go a size bigger than your norm.

googlehead

I understand what people are saying about you get what you pay for, but at the moment I am not in a position to spend alot of money so if I could get something for under 50 euro. I am doing a 120km cycle soon on pretty good roads.

cheers.

DirkVoodoo

I have worn DHB finchdean over the last few months on the longer spins and recently over 193km and 210km cycles.

The first one I felt fine after, the second time my rear was in tatters. They are still great shorts and very comfy, but I think a lot of it has to do with riding style, position, etc.

I am a big advocate of the "out of the saddle every 15 mins", where possible (don't go knocking people off their bikes on the hills!)

sy

googlehead wrote: »

I understand what people are saying about you get what you pay for, but at the moment I am not in a position to spend alot of money so if I could get something for under 50 euro. I am doing a 120km cycle soon on pretty good roads.

cheers.

Then go with the DHB bibs at about €38 on wiggle.

sy

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I am a big advocate of the "out of the saddle every 15 mins", where possible (don't go knocking people off their bikes on the hills!)

Don't think you got out of the saddle at all on Sunday!;)

googlehead

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DirkVoodoo

sy wrote: »

Don't think you got out of the saddle at all on Sunday!;)

It felt like it afterwards too

I often do it a lot when climbing, but I was aware of the fact that I could cause a mass spill in the paceline, which was my big worry, so I tried to fight the urge.

Lumen

rflynnr wrote: »

You could look at DHB Finchdeans bibshorts: they're relatively cheap (£UK65) and well reviewed.

Finchdeans are a bag o'****e. Honestly.

I would dearly like to find some decent cheap bibs, but after my Finchdean experience I figured it would be more expensive to experiment so I just bought some Assos Unos.

On my first (4.5 hour) ride with the Assos I didn't even use chamois cream, and found them perfectly comfortable.

ROK ON

(1) Etxeondo: http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2376
(2) Rapha: http://www.rapha.cc/bib-shorts/
(3) Campagnolo
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Campagnolo_Factory_Team_Bib_Shorts/5360041492/
(4) Assos - I have the full length winter one - very nice, but dont have shorts; but if they are as good then they are great.

zzzzzzzz

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

It felt like it afterwards too

I often do it a lot when climbing, but I was aware of the fact that I could cause a mass spill in the paceline, which was my big worry, so I tried to fight the urge.

When you're in a paceline you just need to stand up slowly and keep pedalling at a consistent rate when you stand up. That way you won't send the guy behind flying.

ednwireland

some blue descente ones here 42.86 euro
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Descente_Classic_Pro_Blue_Bib_Shorts/5360043832/

yes i did order them ( no worse than the pink descente shorts i had 20 years ago though)

probably a good deal (if you can cope with the colour)

blorg

googlehead wrote: »

for under 50 euro.

Shorts are a personal thing so what works for one may not work for another. Key is the fit.

As I am a big Descente fan at that price range I would go for these (just a shame about the blue colour) at £37. I have that chamois (it is their entry level one) in my Descente tights and have done over 300km on it without arse problems.

Zorba

I'd agree with blorg here, i've assos ones F1 i think and i find them ok, wouldn't use them for a long spin, whereas the deMarchi ones i have are like heaven.

Vélo

Lumen wrote: »

Finchdeans are a bag o'****e. Honestly.

I would dearly like to find some decent cheap bibs, but after my Finchdean experience I figured it would be more expensive to experiment so I just bought some Assos Unos.

On my first (4.5 hour) ride with the Assos I didn't even use chamois cream, and found them perfectly comfortable.

+1 don't like the Finchdeans.....really like my Assos shorts.

blorg

Zorba wrote: »

I'd agree with blorg here, i've assos ones F1 i think and i find them ok, wouldn't use them for a long spin, whereas the deMarchi ones i have are like heaven.

I think there is a Euro rule somewhere that states you can not cast any doubt on the holy Assos

short circuit

I bought the Finchdeans as my first ever Bib shorts and used them for the 1st time last week on the boards spin ... about 4 hours ride time and 90kms ... no complaints ...

But then before them, my most expensive shorts were a 35euro Endura shorts .. but they are confortable too .... but maybe I was coming from a fairly low base to not appreciate the finchdeans.

Lumen

Zorba wrote: »

I'd agree with blorg here, i've assos ones F1 i think and i find them ok, wouldn't use them for a long spin

There are three types of FI bibs: Uno, Mille and 13, in increasing price order.

The Uno ones are thinnest, supposedly suitable for racing.
The Mille are thicker, supposedly suitable for long rides.
The 13 have a fancy two-part chamois, presumably because it's the only way they could justify charging over €200 for a pair of shorts.

I found the Uno ones more comfortable in the shop than the Mille - the thinner fabric stretched better; the Mille was saggy around the leg grippers (need bigger quads I guess).

Chips Lovell

I have the Wiggle ones. Didn't like them much. So if anyone want's a worn once pair of XL Wiggle bibs, let me know.

I like the Assos, but they're pricey. Also a fan of the Nalini bibs, even though the chamois is totally different (it's very old school soft leather or leather like material). The chamois the Boards shorts isn't bad too.

lukester

Lumen wrote: »

I found the Uno ones more comfortable in the shop than the Mille - the thinner fabric stretched better; the Mille was saggy around the leg grippers (need bigger quads I guess).

I caved in recently and got the Uno S5s. Read in reviews that lots of people found the Milles less comfortable, the chamois was thicker at the front, putting pressure on the landing gear.

My Assos didn't arrive in time for the W200, wore my Enduras, which have served me well, with chamois cream. No discomfort, but I did have a few saddle sores afterwards.

ROK ON

el tonto wrote: »

I like the Assos, but they're pricey. Also a fan of the Nalini bibs, even though the chamois is totally different (it's very old school soft leather or leather like material). The chamois the Boards shorts isn't bad too.

You must have one hard ass to wear Nalini bibs.

I got a lovely winter pair of tights from them. The feel beautiful and really really warm. I cant use them, I find the bib horrendous, even on short journeys. Do you put anything on the chamois (chamois cream, vaselene etc?).

Chips Lovell

ROK ON wrote: »

You must have one hard ass to wear Nalini bibs.

I got a lovely winter pair of tights from them. The feel beautiful and really really warm. I cant use them, I find the bib horrendous, even on short journeys. Do you put anything on the chamois (chamois cream, vaselene etc?).

Bit of chamois cream on longer spins, as I would with any shorts.

Zorba

blorg wrote: »

I think there is a Euro rule somewhere that states you can not cast any doubt on the holy Assos

LOL yeah interpol are probably coming to get us as we speak !

sy

blorg wrote: »

I think there is a Euro rule somewhere that states you can not cast any doubt on the holy Assos

Phonetically speaking "Holy Assho**s"!