Womens cycling tights

[loops]

Hi,

I have been out today for my third proper cycle ride and thought I might have to get of and push my saddle sore was so bad

. I was wearing cycle trousers which I thought were ok but was chastised for wearing cheap ones!

Any female riders able to give me tips on what to look for when buying, or a reputable make??
thanks

 

[henshaw11]

Have a look at
http://www.corinnedennis.co.uk/

- I've got various jerseys (as a bloke) in both men's and women's (from some years ago when the womens fit was more general) and it's very well made stuff. You'd probably have to get it mail-order, it's a bit difficult to track down shops with it (at least, here in the south east).

 

[ttcycle]

Hi Loops

My personal preferences are DHB (wiggle website)
Endura and Mavic shorts.

Look for decent thicker padding, a slightly wider waistband so it doesn't cut into you and basically try them for fit. You do pay more for ones that fit better.

If you do a search on the forum (look on the top left of the page) you'll find a lot of threads with advice about women's shorts!

Nothing worse than a sore arse!

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Hi,

I have been out today for my third proper cycle ride and thought I might have to get of and push my saddle sore was so bad

. I was wearing cycle trousers which I thought were ok but was chastised for wearing cheap ones!

Any female riders able to give me tips on what to look for when buying, or a reputable make??
thanks

I wear Mavic Athena ones, which help greatly. I also have some pearl iszumi shorts. Very comfy.
Then I wear lidl tights over the top.

 

[Becs]

Can I recommend sudocrem in the meantime :-)

I have some pearl Izumi shorts that I quite like and some Briko tights that are great - the padding is thick and wide, not great for walking about but v comfy on the bike. I actually wear a skirt over my tights - covers the arse with no extra seams! Also maybe gets you a bit more room from drivers than all out roadie kit IME.

 

[vickster]

I like Pearl Izumi (I have 3/4 and shorts) but also have some very nice Gore tights which were an eBay bargain. I also got some Sugoi ones in the CycleSurgery sale which I have yet to wea as they are thicker. Being on the larger size , DHB are no good to me

If you can, best get to a good sized LBS and try a few pairs on - Evans have decent choice. They do seem to vary a bit

 

[Becs]

I think you basically get what you pay for unfortunately Loops, so if you are planning to do lots of miles splashing out on a good pair of tights (I find 3/4 most versatile) is a very worthwile investment - especially if you can find last season's stuff on sale!

 

[MattHB]

Sports direct (shop and online) have some muddyfox ones at only £12 (in shop) or £9 (online). Both my gf and I have bought some and their great!!!
No need to spend a fortune.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Sports direct (shop and online) have some muddyfox ones at only £12 (in shop) or £9 (online). Both my gf and I have bought some and their great!!!
No need to spend a fortune.

I do find the cheaper ones lead to umm.....downstairs lady infections though....

 

[Becs]

I do find the cheaper ones lead to umm.....downstairs lady infections though....

Or at least severe chafing akin to a chemical burn when rained on IME (I'm talking about 5 or 6 hours in the saddle here though)

 

[vickster]

What's the best type of underwear to use under cycling shorts/tights? Commando which all the boys seem keen on, so isn't for me - what if I have an accident and end up in hospital!!

 

[MattHB]

I do find the cheaper ones lead to umm.....downstairs lady infections though....

They're supposed to be about £35, they're very good quality

 

[Becs]

What's the best type of underwear to use under cycling shorts/tights? Commando which all the boys seem keen on, so isn't for me - what if I have an accident and end up in hospital!!

None!!! (seams need to be minimised!) If you're worried about ending up in hospital then make sure you are, erm, well presented!

 

[Becs]

They're supposed to be about £35, they're very good quality

They are still cheap though, the good ones start around the £50 mark for 3/4s

 

[vickster]

If you believe that SportsDirect would ever have sold those shorts for £35 in more than one store than more than half an hour...

I couldn't do Commando, sorry, no