what cycling shorts for thicker guys :)
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what cycling shorts for thicker guys :)
I have tried on a couple different models of PI cycling shorts and did not care much for how they fit. I also was not nuts about how thick the pads where. In the old days I loved my PI's with the real chamois. I am 5'9" 195 and looking for a comfortable pair of shorts or bibs what are people having good luck with? thanks
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5' 7" 195, so thicker than you. Boure and Voler are good choices, IMO. Aerotech Designs are another, especially the Pro USA model, though I personally have trouble with that one because the seam of the pad aggravated a saddle sore.
Lots of discussion here about shorts, and you'll see Voler and Aerotech mentioned positively a lot, so they're doing something wright.
Lots of discussion here about shorts, and you'll see Voler and Aerotech mentioned positively a lot, so they're doing something wright.
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I've been diggin the Black Bib PLUS model. Same size I'd order in PI, straps are tight (6'1) but once on they are fine. First ride in them was a hilly century an they proved their worth, Plus they are on holiday sale right now.
https://theblackbibs.com/pages/men-s-bibs
https://theblackbibs.com/pages/men-s-bibs
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Ive used PI bibs for a while, the last stuff I purchased just suck. They eliminated the edging along the shoulder straps which means they are impossible to get to lay flat. Last PI shorts I buy. Will buy from AeroTech next time. And at OP, having thicker padding is OK, should mean more comfort.
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5' 7" 195, so thicker than you. Boure and Voler are good choices, IMO. Aerotech Designs are another, especially the Pro USA model, though I personally have trouble with that one because the seam of the pad aggravated a saddle sore.
Lots of discussion here about shorts, and you'll see Voler and Aerotech mentioned positively a lot, so they're doing something wright.
Lots of discussion here about shorts, and you'll see Voler and Aerotech mentioned positively a lot, so they're doing something wright.
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I've been diggin the Black Bib PLUS model. Same size I'd order in PI, straps are tight (6'1) but once on they are fine. First ride in them was a hilly century an they proved their worth, Plus they are on holiday sale right now.
https://theblackbibs.com/pages/men-s-bibs
https://theblackbibs.com/pages/men-s-bibs
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tag sales made in China. Same like my pactimo kit for SDBC.
US based stuff will be triple the price due to labor rates. Look at https://www.elielcycling.com/ if you want GOOD us based stuff. They are in San Diego.
US based stuff will be triple the price due to labor rates. Look at https://www.elielcycling.com/ if you want GOOD us based stuff. They are in San Diego.
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tag sales made in China. Same like my pactimo kit for SDBC.
US based stuff will be triple the price due to labor rates. Look at https://www.elielcycling.com/ if you want GOOD us based stuff. They are in San Diego.
US based stuff will be triple the price due to labor rates. Look at https://www.elielcycling.com/ if you want GOOD us based stuff. They are in San Diego.
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Aerotech has just had a 15% off sale, looks like it's over.
could not resist getting this jersey
I have never had their shorts (not cheap ), from what I have I like Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau, picked them on sale for $20-30.
could not resist getting this jersey
I have never had their shorts (not cheap ), from what I have I like Pearl Izumi and Louis Garneau, picked them on sale for $20-30.
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