Reddit reviews Pearl iZUMi Men's Escape Quest Shorts, Black, Medium
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SELECT Transfer fabric sets the benchmark for moisture transfer6-panel anatomic designSilicone leg gripperTour 3D ChamoisReflective elements for low-light visibility
Great list.
I would also add: Padded Cycling Shorts changed my life. The cheapest of saddles feels like a comfy couch when you've got a decent pair of shorts on (compared to gym shorts/bathing suit/anything not-padded).
My first:
Pedals - $50 when I bought at REI 3 years ago
Shoes - $65 when I bought them at REI 3 years ago
Jersey - $30, I absolutely love these cheap jerseys from Amazon, the zipper on the first one I bought finally gave out 3 years later. I will happily spend $30 on a new jersey every couple years.
Shorts - About $40 when I bought, I wouldn't recommend, they are hard to wear for more than an hour. This is one area where I believe it's important to buy nicer materials, especially for long rides. I have Pearl Izumi and Le Col bibs, they are fine but I am still looking for something that works better on long rides. I am trying theblackbibs.com next.
Let me know if you have additional questions as you get started, I took a relatively budget-minded approached when I jumped in.
Did you try using actual bike shorts?
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They do a pretty good job of soaking up the sweat. Think of the padding as a sponge, its purpose is to soak up sweat and move it away from your body.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KT3XQW/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01
What clothing are you wearing? These are worth their weight in gold to my saddle contact spots. Also do you find yourself have to adjust your shorts/pants? If they're bunching up on you, get some athletic pants which are more lose. Jeans are a killer.
What saddle do you have? Most can attest to the comfort of the Kris Holm Freeride, especially those who tour.
padded cycling shorts, work pretty good. the thing that gets you is moisture and friction. these have no seam on the butt and are designed to keep you dry, plus the massive soft pad on the butt to keep from being sore. but making your own seat is easy too. take the vinyl cover off scoop out some foam and glue down a gel pad cover back up. done
I'm experiencing some saddle discomfort, and I'm not sure what to try next.
The saddle that came with the bike is (I think) a WTB Volt 135. Any rides longer than 10 or so miles start feeling really uncomfortable, almost like it's burning. I've tried several different bike shorts but none of them really help.
I also tried out a new saddle and really want to like it as it seems better, except for the fact that when I get off the bike after a ride, it hurts a lot for a minute or two during which time I can hardly stand/walk. I thought maybe that would go away after I got used to it, but after close to 2 weeks and ~200 miles it was no different, so I decided that wasn't good and put the old saddle back on.
I've tried adjusting the saddles up/down/forward/backward/angled, and it also doesn't seem to make much difference, so any advice would be appreciated!
New rider here, ride 10-15 miles, 2-3 times a week, and 25-ish once every weekend.
Pearl Izumi Quests are good shorts. First and only pair of real shorts I own, but no complaints. I bought them on Amazon for $37. Looks like they're $50 now (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KT3XQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), but keep an eye on them... Amazon prices fluctuate a good bit. Or check REI's clearance rack.
Thanks for the reply, that's insightful. Out of curiosity, did you get these shorts off Amazon, because they seem to be the most popular pair.
I've been building myself up recently, so it seems fair to say that I'll be able to get some good, long rides in right off the bat.
One thing I must ask though: how's the comfort? Does your back hurt? Is it tough to get used to being more hunched over on a street bike?