Race Shorts

They're called tri shorts/suits for a reason

Do the DeSoto low cuts have pockets in them?  I saw them online and don't remmeber them being there.  I too like the looks of the DeSoto low and the Peral Izumi.  I think I am at the low end of the DeSoto sizing chart (36) for their XL range which is 36" to 41".  Do they have some give to them even if you are not "mid-size"? 

I am with everyone on the tri shorts for sure now.  I had a small doubt about the riding shorts (felt the big padding in the bike shorts in-store once, of which I liked, then knew they would slow me down) and now will avoid them chafing me as much as I'd like to feel like I am wearing diapers!!!   

Harry

I have a race belt holder that holds a few gels.  I love it because it doesn't matter what I wear on race day since I always have a place to put my gels.  I've worn that race belts for marathons and I love it!

Edited:  I have had way too many gels fall out of my one piece tri suit pocket since it's on the side and not in the back.  But I haven't lost any yet with my race belt number holder!

I used my bike shorts only because my primary sport is mountain bike racing so I have plenty of bike shorts.  I've only done 1 TRI thus far, but I didn't notice the padding causing any issues during the run.  They are definitly heavier coming out of the water, but I just squeezed the pad as I exited. 

I thought I'd only be doing one TRI this year, but looks like 3 now.  So I may venture out and look for some shorts.  I just don't want to invest in too much TRI gear since MTB racing takes a lot of money as well. 

My first priority was a top that I could swim/Bike/Run in.  Still working on that.  Trying to put a shirt on after the swim was comical. 

Yes I am in Arlington and stopped by Pacers in Clarendon today (yes they are stocking tri stuff now) to see what they have in regards to tri stuff.  I saw the Zoot tri shorts and Jammers.  They seemed nice.  I also saw the Sugoi shorts there; mmmm they looked yummy.  They had a meshy look, a padded bottom and two small side posckets attached to a $70 price tag.  

It did seem that the Sugoi shorts had a different tyoe of padding (non-chamois) and seemed as if they'd wear a little easier.  Anyone with Sugoi padding experience.  I did not try them on and will head to Conte's next.  I need to get some gels there so I'll see the short types they have.  (That's where I  first saw the padded shorts I spoke of earlier).

Harry

Follow up to all.  

I got race shorts last week and used them twice so far.  I like them and am very pleased for the price so far (comfort, fit, and style are what I was truly after).  I found them on eBay, paid 23 (including shipping and a free running hat) and they have all but the gel pouches.  If you guys are listening to this place the gel pouches in there!!!

Here is their eBay link http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/aevero_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ.

Cheers!

Harry

Glad it worked out well for you.  The aevero shorts are some of my favorites.

One thing - the pad tends to bunch and come apart a little in the wash as per the advice card that comes in the box.  It's better to wash them by hand (if you can be bothered!).

The aevero guy Brent is great about reading and returning emails and ebay messages quickly - you should shoot him a note about the pouches!

Sorry, I wish I could help with those questions but you sound like you know more than me.  I haven't heard of a 'tech' detergent.  Maybe someone else will answer.

I just wash them in the sink using a little of the regular laundry detergent that I use to wash my clothes.  So far so good for my second pair...

With my first pair I was not as smart as you and ignored the advice and threw them in the machine.  They are still definitely usable but the pad is not in great condition.

Good luck.