Tri Shorts and bike shorts

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2007-07-12 8:40 PM

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Subject: Tri Shorts and bike shorts
so it seems like tri-shorts are the way to go - the current bike shorts i've been wearing on rides are some mtn bike shorts - so they have a baggy layer over the spandex. i've been thing about getting some regular biking shorts, and i was wondering if anybody just does their normal rides in the tri-shorts or if that is discomforting. i was thinking about these:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22130&subcatego...
mainly because of the price

any recommendations?

2007-07-12 10:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Tri Shorts and bike shorts
I use both tri and bike shorts....I typically use my tri shorts because that is what I am going to be racing in....but if I am riding a lot or consequative days or just feel like I need a little extra padding I will use the bike shorts. I prefer the way the tri shorts feel.....although the Ultra Zoot Bike shorts and the 2XU bike shorts have a really nice padding in them that is not too bulky.
2007-07-12 10:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Tri Shorts and bike shorts

Train like you race.

Unless I'm heading out for a very long ride, I wear tri shorts, and I definitely second the Zoot recommendation!

2007-07-14 2:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Tri Shorts and bike shorts
Short rides, less then 25 miles, I wear tri shorts. I own 2XU and Sugoi shorts, and the Sugoi ones give me alot of chaffing. The 2XU ones are awesome.

For longer rides, I wear a pair of either Hincapie Sports bib shorts or a pair of Performance Century shorts. Both have amazing chamois that are perfect for longer rides.

I like the tri shorts because they are cut short.
2007-07-14 8:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Tri Shorts and bike shorts
For me, bike shorts for longer rides 30+. Otherwise exclusively tri shorts. I have the top of the line zoot tri shorts, but I like the LG's tri shorts better, even though the chamois appears to be thinner. For me, they feel like more padding
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