[imageWIS]

First off, how come they cost $90? WTF? Is there something cheaper than that? Any reputable online sources?

Secondly, is it better to wear padded liners with a normal pair of shorts, or to simply wear the biking shorts themselves?

Jon.

 

[JRB]

We need to know where not to buy shorts.

 

[BurlyShirley]

Nema Jewel shorts are good. I have some and got them for lik $50.

 

[Mike B.]

Nema Jewels and Crown Jewels for baggies or Voler for lycra. I've got some of the Hoss baggies on the way to try too and they're a pretty reasonable price.

 

[stinkyboy]

These wrap my junk nicely: http://www.pricepoint.com/detail.htm?stylePkey=14837

 

[dfinn]

I like most of the Oakley stuff, but it can get pretty pricey

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14913-545_OAKAL6-0-Search--/Oakley-Alloy-2.6-Baggy-Short.htm

I also have 2 pairs of Azonic shorts that I really like, especially for DH.

 

[stinkyboy]

When did urban camo go plaid?

 

[dfinn]

that's plamo, you should know better.

 

[Transcend]

When did urban camo go plaid?

You should see the snowboard outfit they sent me this winter... Lemme try and find a photo online.

edit: here it is.

 

[MikeD]

I go for a combo of a separate outer shell and inner short. More versatile (esp. if you have a road bike...) and if you damage the outer, all you need to do is replace that, instead of the whole shebang.

Plus, I just like the look/feel of the outer shells more than any of the combos, and I think the liners of the combo shorts generally suck compared to a decent lycra cycling short. And if I'm riding DH, I can just wear cheapo coolmax compression shorts.

Fox is my favorite all-round outer short (the Huck model, I think) and Troy Lee Motos rule for DH.

MD

 

[SkaredShtles]

Just wear a pair of lycra shorts. Just like the roadies.

 

[JRB]

Just wear a pair of lycra shorts. Just like the roadie chicks.

I knew we could count on you, Sugar.

 

[OGRipper]

For shorter rides (two hours or less), the combo baggies work ok for me, I like Oakley or the longer Nemas. For longer days I prefer Castelli lycra under a baggy outer. The higher quality chamois really pays off.

I know guys that ride in boxxers or whatever but I've never been able to understand how they don't mind all that banging around...

 

[SkaredShtles]

I knew we could count on you, Sugar.

:love: :love: :love: :eviltongu

 

[stephanie]

TLD moto shorts (bombproof, have pockets)...for dh and freeride adventures. For xc/trail rides...Fox.

 

[bikenweed]

I'd recomend bib shorts over regular spandex MTB/road style lyrca short. The bib is way more comfy without that gawdawful elastic waist band. Only down side is that taking a dump involves a bit more than a regular pair of shorts.


Seriously, try on a pair of bibs, they're so niiiiiiiiiice.

 

[BurlyShirley]

I'd recomend bib shorts

 

[bikenweed]

^lol. You puss, when have you tried bib shorts?

 

[BurlyShirley]

^lol. You puss, when have you tried bib shorts?

 

[JRogers]

For shorter rides (two hours or less), the combo baggies work ok for me, I like Oakley or the longer Nemas. For longer days I prefer Castelli lycra under a baggy outer. The higher quality chamois really pays off.

I know guys that ride in boxxers or whatever but I've never been able to understand how they don't mind all that banging around...

I agree. Baggies are okay for shorter rides but I find that the chamois in almost all of them is not very good comfort-wise and doesn't last as long as a regular short.

For longer rides, normal cycling shorts are the ticket. My favorites are Castelli and the mid-high level Pearl Izumi stuff. Plus, regular shorts are a must for road riding because of the time spent in the saddle and in the same position.

For whateve reason, I don't like the feeling of riding with regular shorts and a baggy outer over them. I'd rather just have a sewn-in liner or regular shorts with nothing else.

 

[BurlyShirley]

I must admit that I too wear lycra on LONG rides or when racing. :nonono:

 

[DaveW]

First off, how come they cost $90? WTF? Is there something cheaper than that? Any reputable online sources?

Secondly, is it better to wear padded liners with a normal pair of shorts, or to simply wear the biking shorts themselves?

Jon.

This mob make real high quality stuff......Ground effect

* note prices are in NZ dollars but the site has a converter for us aussie english and euro currencys.

 

[MikeD]

TLD moto shorts (bombproof, have pockets)...for dh and freeride adventures. For xc/trail rides...Fox.

A wise woman.

We have reached the same conclusions about the same gear, even though we assumedly have different, er, gear...