Good womens shorts for biking, runing and possible swim? - Triathlon Week

05-20-2008, 09:16 AM

My girlfriend is an AVID runner but has professed
interest in duatholon ..... maybe triathlon.

I want to buy her some shorts for her birthday but not
up on the clothing out there?

Any advice on brands and styles to look at?

05-20-2008, 09:16 AM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> My girlfriend is an AVID runner but has professed
> interest in duatholon ..... maybe triathlon.
>
> I want to buy her some shorts for her birthday but not
> up on the clothing out there?
>
> Any advice on brands and styles to look at?

For Duathlon, the most common short I see is a "tri short", which is
basically a bike short made of a lighter material and with a lighter pad
that accommodates running better (and swimming, though that doesn't
matter in a Du).

In Tris, The same type of short is very common, but you'll also see more
shorts that are bikini-shaped. I'd have to depend on the ladies to step
up and describe the advantages or disadvantages of each style, just
thought I'd share my observations.

05-20-2008, 09:16 AM

Tom Henderson <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>> Any advice on brands and styles to look at?
>
>For Duathlon, the most common short I see is a "tri short", which is
>basically a bike short made of a lighter material and with a lighter pad
>that accommodates running better (and swimming, though that doesn't
>matter in a Du).
>
>In Tris, The same type of short is very common, but you'll also see more
>shorts that are bikini-shaped. I'd have to depend on the ladies to step
>up and describe the advantages or disadvantages of each style, just
>thought I'd share my observations.

Any advice on best brands for a woman?

I really don't know what to buy brand wise?!