| Cycling shorts, also referred as cycle, or bike shorts, | | | | Once you put the them on, lycra should be around the |
| are legwear that cyclists wear while cycling. They | | | | belly button. You can either keep it there and fold it |
| have a tight-fit design just like cycling shirts and aim to | | | | down around hips. |
| decrease the air resistance, protect the skin of the | | | | How to choose best cycle shorts? |
| cyclist, wick the moisture away from the skin and cool | | | | Performance, Pearl Izumi, Nashbar are considered to |
| down the cyclist and tighten the legs to keep the | | | | be the best brands. When choosing them, you must |
| cyclist energetic. Most of this important cycling apparel | | | | make sure that they have good support in the seat |
| were made of black wool back in the day. Today, | | | | area. Padded ones provide the support needed to |
| Spandex is used in the production. The seat and | | | | stay comfortable during cycling, especially in long rides. |
| crotch areas contain synthetic chamois. They come in | | | | Make sure to turn them inside out to see their stitching. |
| many different styles and shapes. Men's and women's | | | | The padding must be stitched well. The gel cycling |
| biking shorts also differ. Many cyclists wear them | | | | shorts are considered good, too. The gel inside isolates |
| alone with no underwear beneath it. Some consist of | | | | the vibrations and they provide comfort to the cyclist. It |
| more than one panel and they fit better, but they are | | | | is also possible to buy customized types (also known |
| more expensive. | | | | as specialized bike shorts for men and for women) |
| There are different kinds of cycling shorts. One of | | | | thanks to the great selection that Internet has to offer. |
| them is bib shorts in which suspenders are used to | | | | Where to get cheap cycling shorts? |
| hold up instead of a waistband. Elastic waistband may | | | | When shopping for them, one can look online and read |
| cause discomfort to the cyclist. They may be too tight | | | | reviews of the other users of these products. There |
| and dig into skin. That's why many professional cyclists | | | | are also many biking forums where you can ask |
| prefer bib type to non-bib type. Spandex and polyester | | | | people about their opinions about a certain cycling gear. |
| are used in making of these products. There are also | | | | Once you decide what to get, you can compare the |
| baggy shorts for cycling. They look like an ordinary pair | | | | prices in different online stores and you can purchase |
| outside but they have chamois lining inside. They are | | | | them online or in-store. |
| said to be more fashionable and have a sleeker design | | | | Some of the most popular brands are: Cannondale, |
| than the other types of shorts. | | | | Pearl Izumi, Sugoi, Canari, Assos, Castelli, Descente, |
| As mentioned before, biking shorts keep the upper leg | | | | Endura, Giordana Nalini, Pro cycling, Santini, Shebeest , |
| muscles (quadriceps) tight by wrapping around them. It | | | | Falconi, Voler, Verge, Discovery Channel, Veloce, Hoss, |
| does not affect the blood flow, but the wrapping | | | | Race Tech and Zoic. They are designed in many |
| provides more endurance to the cyclist. | | | | colors such black, blue, red, green, yellow, brown etc. |
| How to wear bike shorts? | | | | |