Baggy cycling
shorts provide the comfort of a cycling short with the
styling of a casual short.
In the not too distant past cyclists had few choices concerning shorts.
The options are getting better and they are also getting more
versatile.
With the introduction of baggy bike shorts, you have more options.
You can ride to a gathering, store or some other location. Once you get
there you can feel at ease about your clothing.
Another name for these shorts is double
shorts because of the padded bike shorts or briefs inside.
What To Look
For...
when shopping for baggy bicycle shorts!
The items to consider before purchasing:
quality of the liner
quality of the pad/chamois
waistband
adjustability
seams
The liner quality
can vary from padded briefs to full 8 panel cycling shorts.
You can
also find a manufacture which has a removable liner. This allows
versitility between on and off the bike use.
Your pad/chamois
quality will determine how well they provide support and wick away
moisture.
If you do not feel comfortable they are probably not right
for you.
The majority of baggy shorts have a belt or drawstring to help prevent
slipping down. You can find shorts with Lycra or a similar material
which help hold the shorts up.
Adjustability
has to do with the adjustment of the legs on the shorts.
The more
sofisticated shorts have a way to adjust the legs to prevent catching
air and other things while riding.
You should examine the
seams to make sure they will handle the stress
of use. Do the seams look reinforced or simple?
If you are
not
comfortable with the construction, do not buy them.
