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Compression ("Power") Lycra?

dire wolf

Mar 1, 05 16:22

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I'm looking (still) at a new pair of bib shorts for cycling. Some of them have compression (or "power") lycra technology that supposedly helps reduce muscle fatigue. Some don't. The non-compression shorts are more comfortable off the bike, but I'd be willing to go for the compression lycra if it really works. Thought? Opinions? Wise cracks?

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(This post was edited by direwolf on Mar 1, 05 23:30)

Maxximus

Mar 1, 05 16:53

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Re: Compression Lycra? [direwolf] [In reply to]	Can't Post

The only "compression shorts that I have found to be tri worthy" are DeSoto......I just bought Pearl Izumi Tri shorts.....they just do not support as well...

dire wolf

Mar 1, 05 23:30

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Re: Compression Lycra? [IronZ06] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks. In case it makes any difference, I'm talking about pure cycling bibs. In particular, I'm thinking of the Giordana Tenax, although there are many others (Hincapie, Assos, etc.)

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JulianInEngland

Mar 1, 05 23:36

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Re: Compression ("Power") Lycra? [direwolf] [In reply to]	Can't Post

De Soto Power Shorts are the real deal.

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UK Gearmuncher

Mar 2, 05 3:30

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Re: Compression ("Power") Lycra? [direwolf] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Yep, Desoto power shorts are 'da bomb'. Rated and recommended. I prefer the '03 type with ribbed material though as I find the amount of pure compression slightly higher than the slicker smooth lycra of the '04 model. Both jkallen13 and myself are waiting for our '05 editions to come through for our seasons racing so I'll have a good look then.

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cjw

Mar 2, 05 5:16

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Re: Compression ("Power") Lycra? [direwolf] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I like the Sugoi power tri short. Has anyone tried the Craft tri short?

Dirtroads

Mar 2, 05 11:04

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Re: Compression ("Power") Lycra? [direwolf] [In reply to]	Can't Post

The best I've used are the Louis Garneu Alveo bibs. I absolutely love then.

AJHull

Mar 2, 05 11:20

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Re: Compression ("Power") Lycra? [direwolf] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I tried on a pair of compression shorts over the weekend. My nuts did not agree with them and I thought the little guys were permanently riseeding into my crack. I took them off and bought non-compression ones.

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