Sven137 Posted January 25, 2018 Share HII am looking for a decent pair of ladies shorts for my GF She has a pair of shorts but takes a few days to recover from cycling because of the pain and swelling Does anyone know where i can get a decent pair of ladies shorts for a budget price.. IE; under R1000 as we cant afford the expensive ones Edited January 25, 2018 by Sven137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted January 26, 2018 Share HII am looking for a decent pair of ladies shorts for my GF She has a pair of shorts but takes a few days to recover from cycling because of the pain and swelling Does anyone know where i can get a decent pair of ladies shorts for a budget price.. IE; under R1000 as we cant afford the expensive onesMost likely to be a saddle issue rather than shorts. Most stock saddles are not anatomically suited for ladies Edited January 26, 2018 by fanievb Pulse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted January 26, 2018 Share I agree with Fanie, saddle issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted January 26, 2018 Share Let her read this (slightly explicit), but the absolute best help for female riders.https://cobbcycling.com/blogs/news/the-innie-or-outie-concept Also look here: https://totalwomenscycling.com/road-cycling/maintenance/gear-guide-choosing-a-saddle I'm guessing, but she might need to look at something with more of a cut-out-centre design, that can place the load on the sitting bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted January 26, 2018 Share I agree with the previous comments. It's probably a saddle issue. We went through the same hassle and about 3 or 4 saddles before I got her happy. Wider and plusher is not always better. Took her for a bike fit and we swapped to a Specialized Ladies specific saddle and she is as happy as can be, or so I thought. Which brings me back to the original question. We're now looking for ladies shorts, without breaking the bank. She started with First Ascent, which were okay, but the padding is now becoming soft and she's quite uncomfortable. She also has a Louis Garneu 3/4 short, but because of the length it gets quite hot out in summer time (and she feels she doesn't look as fashionable as the "real" cyclists).So, ladies shorts for under a thousand bucks, is there even anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teampeanut Posted January 26, 2018 Share HII am looking for a decent pair of ladies shorts for my GF She has a pair of shorts but takes a few days to recover from cycling because of the pain and swelling Does anyone know where i can get a decent pair of ladies shorts for a budget price.. IE; under R1000 as we cant afford the expensive ones Speaking from experience, pls make sure that she is indeed wearing ladies shorts. The padding between men and ladies shorts/bibs differ considerably and it can hurt you in some very uncomfortable places. Sven137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny82 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Don't know about Gauteng, but we have this in the Cape: https://www.evobikes.co.za/apparel/ladies-cycling-shorts/pearl-izumi-ladies-quest-shorts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teampeanut Posted January 26, 2018 Share I agree with the previous comments. It's probably a saddle issue. We went through the same hassle and about 3 or 4 saddles before I got her happy. Wider and plusher is not always better. Took her for a bike fit and we swapped to a Specialized Ladies specific saddle and she is as happy as can be, or so I thought. Which brings me back to the original question. We're now looking for ladies shorts, without breaking the bank. She started with First Ascent, which were okay, but the padding is now becoming soft and she's quite uncomfortable. She also has a Louis Garneu 3/4 short, but because of the length it gets quite hot out in summer time (and she feels she doesn't look as fashionable as the "real" cyclists).So, ladies shorts for under a thousand bucks, is there even anything?Recently saw some Watz ladies shorts at Cyclelab. Maybe worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Posted January 26, 2018 Share In Cape Town - ladies Pearl Izumi shorts for under R900 at Chris Willemse Cycles. I'd love to wear Assos, but can't afford them! The Pearl Izumis are almost as comfortable. On the saddle issue, if your wife does not have a ladies saddle, there's your issue! Mens' saddles are simply not designed for us. https://www.cwcycles.co.za/apparel/shorts-woman - see Pearl Izumis for R850. Those are great. Edited January 26, 2018 by Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbsmurf Posted January 26, 2018 Share First Ascent - available from Linden Cycles at around R700.Make sure they fit nice and tight as badly fitting shorts mean they move around and don't provide the correct support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accelerate Posted January 26, 2018 Share Anatomic' s ladies bib is very good quality and a good fit. A little bit over R1 000 but really worth it. Pulse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted January 26, 2018 Share Umm - why no mention of the Hub kit:https://za.ciovita.com/collections/bikehub/products/bh-lds-bib-black Pulse and Cippo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted January 26, 2018 Share Umm - why no mention of the Hub kit:https://za.ciovita.com/collections/bikehub/products/bh-lds-bib-black Selection_116.pngThat is a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted January 26, 2018 Share Umm - why no mention of the Hub kit:https://za.ciovita.com/collections/bikehub/products/bh-lds-bib-black Selection_116.pngAnd it is proper kit! Your ass will be very happy. Pun not intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted January 26, 2018 Share Ciovita is excellent quality have been well impressed,and there service is exemplary ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted January 26, 2018 Share Umm - why no mention of the Hub kit: My reply before the picture loaded was going to be "because it's more than a thousand bucks". But it's not, so that's what we'll be going with! Thanks! Velouria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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