Performance Women's Ultra short
The Ultra short is a classic from Performance. It is a mid-priced, fitted short and retails at $79.99. The Ultra comes with an Italian chamois for comfort in the saddle. Ten panels create compression and are constructed to eliminate the irritation that can be caused by stitching along high fiction points of the leg. The eschler fabric has a different feel and is great for ladies who do not like the texture of lycra.
Fox Diva Short
The Fox Diva Short is a mountain baggy short with a polyester shell and inner chamois lining. An adjustable waist creates a custom fit, and the longer inseam keeps legs covered and protected. Zippered pockets stash your gear, and an audio pocket with cord routing holds your MP3 player. This short has the features to take on the trails and the look to take you from mountain to grocery store without sporting fitted lycra.
Danskin Women's Triathlon 5" Tri Shorts
Danskin, sponsor of the Danskin Triathlon Series, created the $47.99 Danskin Women's 5-inch Tri Short. Tri shorts are made with the same compression lycra as a traditional road short. Unlike road shorts, tri shorts have a slimmer chamois that allow an athlete to wear the same sorts through each discipline without a bulky chamois causing discomfort. The Danskin Tri Shorts have two inner pockets to store gear. These are a great pick both for triathletes and for ladies looking for a padded short that they can layer under regular clothing. The slimmer chamois fits more discretely under street clothes for the commuter, and under athletic clothing for the recreational cyclist.
Shebeest Breezer Boardshort
The Shebeest Breezer Boardshort is a baggy cycling short with an inner chamois lining. The casual boardshort style makes these a great short for recreational rides, and for commuters who want the comfort of a cycling short with the look of street clothes. The Breezer Boardshort retails for $64.95.
Article Written By Kathrine Cole
Kathrine Cole is a professional outdoor educator. She teaches rock climbing, backpacking, cycling, and bike maintenance classes. She is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, a Wilderness First Responder, and a Leave No Trace Trainer.
