One Piece or two piece? (1)

Triathlon Forum
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Hi there,

I am a relative newcomer to this sport and am seeking advice from the more experienced. As a Clyde > 40yrs, I have competed in several triathlons, mostly long-distance (1/2 Irons and ITU long distance) in a one piece tri suit. However, it seems to me that there would be advantages to wearing a two piece outfit (shorts with a tri top) …primarily faster pit-stops during restroom breaks! Are there any overwhelming advantages to wearing a one piece tri-suit?

While we are on the subject, is there a great difference between “tri shorts” and regular “cycling shorts” ?

Thanks.

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You said it yourself…“primarily faster pit-stops during restroom breaks!”

There is more padding in cycling shorts than tri shorts. If you swim in cycling shorts it will be a little soggy “down there” longer than it would be with tri shorts.

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Thanks, so it does make sense to go two piece.

What importance does the shorts’ leg length have?

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The longer the short the more muscle compression there is and the less fatigue there is. That’s at least what I heard. I really don’t get too much into that part of it. But I will tell you that if you’re a guy and you’re wearing short shots you look like a total tool.