>> What's wrong with Performance's $20 shorts?
> Not much. Fewer panels so perhaps less perfect fit. Lighter grade
> lycra so less durable. On the plus side, after seeing the chamois--it
> looks to be a little less diapery than some of the others.
> It's $20, get a pair and report back 
I have two pairs of Peformance colorblock
shorts. I had them for two seasons. They
have gone through approximately 4,000 miles
of riding of short rides(5-10), regular rides(30 miles)
and medium length rides(60 miles). Along
with two centuries. I don't ride as much as
others or such.
I don't think that they are too bad. They
are 8 panel construction and heavy lycra.
I ride pretty comfortably with them. Only
recently has the edging on the outside bottom
become slightly frayed.
Given today's standards, I think that was pretty
good. If I had three pairs then they would
probably last longer. It's like shoes. So
I recommend buying a whole bunch of the $20
ones.
The chamois doesn't seem to be bad. I've ridden
in other shorts that left me very bad after
a short ride. I haven't had the problems with
the performance sets.
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William O'Hara
