Men VS Women cycling padding
Hey all! Is there a difference in the padding on cycling shorts because of the different anatomy?
I am having a heck of a time finding cycling shorts or pants that dont cost an arm and a leg for spinning class and I have noticed that the men's versions are a little cheaper!
Thanks
I am 27 years old, 5' and 3/4" tall. HW: 263 SW: 226 LW: 142 CW: 198
Try buying a gel seat cover. They aren't that expensive....
something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QXBNNS/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp _sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201 &pf_rd_i=B000DZGLUA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0VBR5CYQYT SHHDXYB5GE
something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QXBNNS/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp _sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201 &pf_rd_i=B000DZGLUA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0VBR5CYQYT SHHDXYB5GE
I think it's worth it to have ONE really high quality pair. They will last you a while even if you wash them after every use.
In fact, I bought a bunch of cheap pairs and they are all looking kind of sorry but my one expensive pair is still going strong. I should have saved my money on the cheap ones and just done a lot of laundry. LOL
In fact, I bought a bunch of cheap pairs and they are all looking kind of sorry but my one expensive pair is still going strong. I should have saved my money on the cheap ones and just done a lot of laundry. LOL
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There is a difference in the padding. Men's are cut a bit more narrow and run tighter in the crotch. I've worn both and done ok but I like the women's fit better. Teamestrogen's prices are very high. Shop around (bike nashbar and performance bike).
I second the comment about the quality of more expensive shorts. They are worth the money if you are spending a lot of time on the bike.
Good Luck.
Teresa
I second the comment about the quality of more expensive shorts. They are worth the money if you are spending a lot of time on the bike.
Good Luck.
Teresa
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The cost of an arm & a leg is worth it compared to having a crotch that feels like raw hamburger! Trust me...
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I don't know their quality, but a good pair of full length cycling pants tend to run in the $100 price range and up.
I don't know if they make bib shorts and pants for women, but I love them. You can't tell when you weare your jersey over them, they fit so much nicer and you never get that feeling of having plumbers butt or a verticle smile going on.
Mens
http://www.bikemania.biz/Men_s_Bib_Cycling_Shorts_s/340.htm
Womens
Scott
I don't know if they make bib shorts and pants for women, but I love them. You can't tell when you weare your jersey over them, they fit so much nicer and you never get that feeling of having plumbers butt or a verticle smile going on.
Mens
http://www.bikemania.biz/Men_s_Bib_Cycling_Shorts_s/340.htm
Womens
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
The vendor for these capris is from the same person you posted a link on a previous post about plus size shorts. I have no idea what brand they are or what the quality is. I think I am going to look locally first and then back on the internet.
I am 27 years old, 5' and 3/4" tall. HW: 263 SW: 226 LW: 142 CW: 198
Yes! They are anatomically different.
You can buy a good pair at Sports Authority for pretty cheap.
Forget the gel seat covers! A common misnomer is the softer the seat, the better ur butt will feel. False!
U want a firmer saddle. U want to sit on ur "seat bones" Not the soft tissue of ur butt. That's where the chaffing/discomfort comes from.
They have women specific saddles too.
Trust me. It's these little things that make ur chosen sport much funner. Who wants to keep riding with a sore butt.
You can buy a good pair at Sports Authority for pretty cheap.
Forget the gel seat covers! A common misnomer is the softer the seat, the better ur butt will feel. False!
U want a firmer saddle. U want to sit on ur "seat bones" Not the soft tissue of ur butt. That's where the chaffing/discomfort comes from.
They have women specific saddles too.
Trust me. It's these little things that make ur chosen sport much funner. Who wants to keep riding with a sore butt.
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