![]() Worried about speed only? That marketing talk about clothing saving you watts is actually pretty on point, according to aerogeeks much smarter than me, so look for something that has aero-specific gains. If you have big thighs and issues with leg cramping possibly due to constriction on your upper legs, avoid heavy compression (this, from personal experience). If you know you’ll be racing in a super hot environment, then shoot for something thinner that has marketing terms based around evaporation, cooling, wicking, and so on. Each brand has its own marketing mumbo jumbo about all of the benefits of why they make the best tri shorts due to their special proprietary material that’s both space-age and sourced from the mountains of Tibet. This is where things can go off the rails. (And they’ll need the extra padding more for the bike.) On the other hand, someone with a big cycling background might be a little more used to the feel of a saddle, while the chafing experienced during running may feel unbearable-this cycling-person should go with a thinner pad. are a little more calloused from rubbing. In my experience, someone with years spent in a running background can get away with a slightly thicker pad because their underparts/thighs/etc. ![]() If you experience more chafing while running, go slightly thinner. Generally if your, let’s say, underparts, hurt most while riding, go with a thicker pad. Yes, flat or glued or welded seams might cost more, but it’s simple: The fewer stuff you have sticking up and possibly rubbing, the better. The flatter (or more nonexistent) the seams, the better, pretty much always. How to Pick the Best Triathlon Shorts for YOU Seams Lots of cash to spend? No money in the tri bank? Tiny little thighs? Big ol’ booty? Different shorts for different folks.īefore diving into our guide to a few choice shorts for race day-in categories based on features, price, and more-it’s also important to be armed with the knowledge to weed out the good from the bad and give yourself the best chance to get the best triathlon shorts possible. (For help there, check out this year’s extensive saddle guide.) And don’t forget everyone has a different saddle. The best triathlon shorts for a woman might not work as well for a guy. The best pair of triathlon shorts for someone who’s doing their first sprint may not be the best for someone who’s doing their 20th long-course race. ![]() Now, just like anything where your body hits the gear, it’s impossible to say what the best pair of triathlon shorts is because we’re all made up of different shapes with vastly different creases and folds. Still the bike? Still nutrition? What if you could call them on the phone in the middle of that first post-race shower-what piece of gear would they say is most important then? Maybe they’d ask you a question right back (between cringey yelps as the water runs down south): What are the best triathlon shorts for racing? Also, why are you calling me in the middle of a shower? Ask them afterward, as they hobble like a bowlegged cowboy out of the finish area, and that cowpoke might be whistling a different tune. Ask a veteran racer what’s most important right before their 10th Ironman and they might say the bike or maybe nutrition. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īsking a triathlete what the most important piece of gear will get you a very different answer depending on when you pose the question.
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