I recently snagged a very nice pair of Pearl Izumi shorts on Ebay--they seem absolutely exquisite in material and workmanship. The chamois appears to be of the sculpted foam multi-layer variety and looks like a work of art in itself.
Alas, when on a road bike, my sit bones end up on the thinnest part of the padding while the fancy cushioned area sits high-up on my glutes where there is no contact with the saddle. I am 6ft tall, 32in waist, 39in hips and the shorts are size Large--I have been wearing Large PI shorts, albeit cheaper models, for many many years now.
Am I correct in assuming that the thicker padded area belongs under the sit bones? If so, do other people have similar problems with chamois placement? Can one re-position the chamois 2in more forward somehow? Are they shorter (or placed more forward) in different sizes or brands? Any ideas/information will be much appreciated.
I have the same problem with many shorts, including PI. Thought it was my big butt. That is why my next pair is not going to mail order. Perhaps when I find what works best, I will order IDENTICAL ones. I have noticed other riders wearing Hincape shorts that look like the chamios is in the correct location. Unfortunately I never see them in bike shops?
David
Shawn Amir said:
I recently snagged a very nice pair of Pearl Izumi shorts on Ebay--they seem absolutely exquisite in material and workmanship. The chamois appears to be of the sculpted foam multi-layer variety and looks like a work of art in itself.
Alas, when on a road bike, my sit bones end up on the thinnest part of the padding while the fancy cushioned area sits high-up on my glutes where there is no contact with the saddle. I am 6ft tall, 32in waist, 39in hips and the shorts are size Large--I have been wearing Large PI shorts, albeit cheaper models, for many many years now.
Am I correct in assuming that the thicker padded area belongs under the sit bones? If so, do other people have similar problems with chamois placement? Can one re-position the chamois 2in more forward somehow? Are they shorter (or placed more forward) in different sizes or brands? Any ideas/information will be much appreciated.
"David N. Makinson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I have the same problem with many shorts, including PI. Thought it was my big butt. That is why my next pair is not going to mail order. Perhaps when I find what works best, I will order IDENTICAL ones. I have noticed other riders wearing Hincape shorts that look like the chamios is in the correct location. Unfortunately I never see them in bike shops?
David
What is the proper etiquette for trying these things on in the shop? Determining whether the chamois is correctly positioned seems a task best performed at home...
I keep thinking that I am missing something obvious. How can such a well-known producer of bicycling shorts not know where the sit bones are located--assuming mine are in the normal place?
It would not hurt to keep your underwear on for this trial. Most shops have a dressing room and expect you to be able to try them on.
I cannot comment on why they would not get it, only that it seems common in my case as well.
David
Shawn Amir said:
"David N. Makinson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I have the same problem with many shorts, including PI. Thought it was my big butt. That is why my next pair is not going to mail order. Perhaps when I find what works best, I will order IDENTICAL ones. I have noticed other riders wearing Hincape shorts that look like the chamios is in the correct location. Unfortunately I never see them in bike shops?
David
What is the proper etiquette for trying these things on in the shop? Determining whether the chamois is correctly positioned seems a task best performed at home...
I keep thinking that I am missing something obvious. How can such a well-known producer of bicycling shorts not know where the sit bones are located--assuming mine are in the normal place?
I keep thinking that I am missing something obvious. How can such a well-known producer of bicycling shorts not know where the sit bones are located--assuming mine are in the normal place?
The same way Sebago can market two models of "Dockides". Both are size 15, one is a full 3/4" longer than the other.
I wonder if the Germans have a DIN standard for pad placement... -- PeteCresswell
