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cgres123cgres123
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I'm looking to buy a new pair and would like recommendations from ya 'all. Currently I'm using 2xu and I'm not digging the pad. My last 4 hr test was painful . Any suggestions ?

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  • Dave CampbellDave Campbell
    The team kits are great for me if you can get your hands on some.
  • tuckermtuckerm
    DeSoto anything.
  • charrischarris

    x a million on the DeSoto - awesome gear and the best support on the planet.

    I had used their 4-pocket for HIMs and a good chunk of my training rides but when the ride length got up to 4.5 hours they started to be a little uncomfortable towards the end (not terrible, just made me wonder what they'd feel like after 6 hours).

     

    I considered going with their 400-mile shorts but per someone's suggestion, went with the Riviera instead for IMC. Loved them.

     

    Just make sure you check the cut on them if you can - they expose a bit more than some.
  • Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi

    I am a big fan of Zoot Ultra Tri Shorts...reasonably priced, great length, bad is as good as any. +  great pocket locations.

  • Nate ParadyNate Parady
    like the EN tri shorts, unfortuanatly in my Dazed and confused state after IMLP I left them in the changing tent after the race. My only complaint with them is that they are a little short. Would like to see if there is a longer length version out there with a similar pad. I'm mostly interested in the longer length for sun coverage and protection.
  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    I've used Sugoi for years, using the same tri short models for s/b/r.
    But I also get a 50% discount on their stuff off the website, because I'm one of their Brand Ambassadors. I'm sure that helps!
  • Bob IrwinBob Irwin
    DSS forza shorts - if you've got the right saddle, they work great for an IM bike
  • Michael ByertsMichael Byerts
    It depends on what distance you are using tri-shorts for. Many of the entry level shorts have a piece of cloth for a pad (I have 1 DeSoto and 1 Zoot like that). They are fine for an hour, but no good for 90 minutes plus. Others have a more substantial pad (the DeSoto Forza, or tri-bib, the Zoot Endurance etc.). I really like my 2XU Endurance shorts, and my DeSoto Forza Tri-Bib.
  • John StarkJohn Stark

    What Bob said.  Desoto Forza.  4 deep pockets, and the chamois rocks.  I have two pairs and have had then for 2+ years now.  They also have GREAT customer service.  I had a seam tear (my fault) and Desoto had me send them back, they re-sewed it AND put in a new chamois.  All for free.  Highly recommend.

  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    +3 on DeSoto's TriSuit - I've raced 10 IMs in them in wind, rain, heat and cold, and never had and skin chafing problems anywhere. They come in bibs, shorts, and full body trisuit. I have 4 in my closet right now, and another two which I sacrificed after they got torn in falls. (John, as good as I know DeSoto's customer service to be, I didn't think to send them the ones which got cut off of me in the ER!)

  • cgres123cgres123
    Thanks all for the input ! Seems as if Desoto is pulling ahead.

    @ Scott with a 50% discount seems like your opinion might be a little jaded.

    EN Tri shorts seem, after reading about them, that they are too short.
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    I have three pairs of DeSoto's 400 mile bike shorts, I have three pairs of Desoto Forza tri shorts, I have two pairs of Desoto's Riviera tri shorts and I have a Desoto Liftfoil speedsuit/trisuit.

    Wanna guess what company I'm going to recommend?
  • timdawg7timdawg7
    I'd vote for the team shorts. I agree that they are a bit short though. No matter what shorts you pick David, hopefully you are using chamois butt'r or some equivalent product.
  • Jenn EdwardsJenn Edwards

    x 4 on DeSoto. I have six pairs - seriously.  Different "equipment" considerations obviously but I do wear the men's...   Good Luck! 

  • cgres123cgres123
    Thx all, Desoto it is with an extra helping of Butt butter image
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    I'm also trying to sort this out. After riding in bibs and running in running shorts for so long, I'm having a big probably with cycling in shorts. I've ordered 4 different pairs of Desoto shorts, including the tri bibs, to try them all out. Leaning towards the bibs.

    Any experience in running in the tri bibs? Do the straps bother you? Are the sides hot? I haven't seen them yet, ordered on Friday, so no idea.

  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    Posted By David McLaughlin on 13 Aug 2011 04:42 AM

    @ Scott with a 50% discount seems like your opinion might be a little jaded.

    I used them years before I even got the discount. But the discount doesn't hurt now to continue my appreciation.

    I'll be looking into some of the desotos tho, just for a change. Prob not this season tho.

  • Jeff UnruhJeff Unruh
    Rich - I think Chris Hardbeck has used the Tri bibs in a race (HIM maybe?). Bob McCallum sold me on the Riviera Forza Tri short - has a a shrunk down floating version of the 400 mile pad. The 2011 version is not quite as low cut as previous but is still fairly low cut...
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Thanks. I basically ordered the entire line of men's tri shorts, about $400 worth, and will do a fit session in the livingroom

  • JustMikeJustMike
    I use and really enjoy the Desoto Tri Bibs. I've trained in them all summer including RRs and big days. Even in the heat they seem really good, I'm a fan! I do bodyglide around the straps before a long run, but thats the only issue I've had with them. Planning on using them for IMOO.
  • manconamancona
    I'm biased so I wont make any comments on the Zoot shorts... but if you want to try them out for yourself PM me and I have codes for 25%. Other than Zoot, I have also been very pleased with the DeSoto shorts than many folks recomend.
  • mattsullmattsull

    I'm also a fan of the DeSoto shorts. I have been wearing the Zoot Ultra CompressRX Tri Shorts this year and love them. I will be wearing them at IMOO. 

  • Michael ByertsMichael Byerts
    I do as many of the long bricks in the DeSoto tri-bib as I can -- they are that comfortable. I have never had a problem doing the run portion in them, but have to admit that I haven't run for more than 30-40 minutes in them.
  • John StarkJohn Stark

    I have never thought about wearing bibs during a race.  Huh?  I have some Desoto 400 Mile bibs (thanks for the reco, Matt Sullivan) and I LOVE them.  But the chamois is plentiful.  May not be the best to run in.

    Is this the tri bib you guys are talking about?  http://tinyurl.com/3r2p2ku

  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Yes, those are the ones, but apparently they have a triathlon-type chamois vs a cycling pad. Love the EN bibs...but wouldn't want to swim or run in them.

  • MattAaronsonMattAaronson
    This may sound strange, but I tend to find tri shorts more comfortable than cycling shorts, even for long rides in the 3-hour range. The EN tri shorts are great, as are the two pairs of Zoot shorts I have. I wear the Zoot shorts all the time...they are my main training shorts...and I really like them. I'd also say they have held up really well to constant training/washing cycles. I've had one of the pairs since last year and the other I bought at the beginning of the OS. Both are still really perfect in terms of the material. This is saying something, considering my Pearl Izumi "Elite" cycling shorts that I use more rarely already have a hole.
  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030
    Posted By Matt Aaronson on 17 Aug 2011 06:22 PM

    This may sound strange, but I tend to find tri shorts more comfortable than cycling shorts, even for long rides in the 3-hour range.

    I felt the same way before I used the Desoto 400-Mile bike shorts.  I don't think that way anymore. 

  • Coach RichCoach Rich
    Posted By Mike Bernico on 15 Aug 2011 10:55 AM

    I use and really enjoy the Desoto Tri Bibs. I've trained in them all summer including RRs and big days. Even in the heat they seem really good, I'm a fan! I do bodyglide around the straps before a long run, but thats the only issue I've had with them. Planning on using them for IMOO.

     

    Mike, I think I'm sold on these as well for the race, though I haven't ridden or run in them yet . I'm 5'9", about 153-54lb right now and they are pretty snug going on. I think that might the compression feature of the fabric? What's your experience?

  • JustMikeJustMike
    Posted By Rich Strauss on 19 Aug 2011 08:31 AM
    Posted By Mike Bernico on 15 Aug 2011 10:55 AM

    I use and really enjoy the Desoto Tri Bibs. I've trained in them all summer including RRs and big days. Even in the heat they seem really good, I'm a fan! I do bodyglide around the straps before a long run, but thats the only issue I've had with them. Planning on using them for IMOO.

     

    Mike, I think I'm sold on these as well for the race, though I haven't ridden or run in them yet . I'm 5'9", about 153-54lb right now and they are pretty snug going on. I think that might the compression feature of the fabric? What's your experience?





     

    Hah    Yes, mine are pretty tight as well.  I'm 5'10 182ish, and wear a medium.  Mine are like compression tights on the bottom, but not really tight from the waste up.  I talked to Emilio and verified that's how they should fit. 

    I have bibs from Castelli and Giordana, and neither of those have the same level of compression.  I am a fan of the compression, but you're right...they fit different from the normal bike bib.  I doubt the compression helps with performance, but they sure stay put.  One less thing to mess with/tug on/etc.

  • John StarkJohn Stark
    Posted By Mike Bernico on 19 Aug 2011 09:10 AM
    Posted By Rich Strauss on 19 Aug 2011 08:31 AM
    Posted By Mike Bernico on 15 Aug 2011 10:55 AM

    I use and really enjoy the Desoto Tri Bibs. I've trained in them all summer including RRs and big days. Even in the heat they seem really good, I'm a fan! I do bodyglide around the straps before a long run, but thats the only issue I've had with them. Planning on using them for IMOO.

     

    Mike, I think I'm sold on these as well for the race, though I haven't ridden or run in them yet . I'm 5'9", about 153-54lb right now and they are pretty snug going on. I think that might the compression feature of the fabric? What's your experience?





     

    Hah    Yes, mine are pretty tight as well.  I'm 5'10 182ish, and wear a medium.  Mine are like compression tights on the bottom, but not really tight from the waste up.  I talked to Emilio and verified that's how they should fit. 

    I have bibs from Castelli and Giordana, and neither of those have the same level of compression.  I am a fan of the compression, but you're right...they fit different from the normal bike bib.  I doubt the compression helps with performance, but they sure stay put.  One less thing to mess with/tug on/etc.

     

     

    Too tight for me.  I had to buy one size bigger and they fit much better.  Especially at the bottom on the leg.

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