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I'm only backing it if they'll make it in my size (and bigger, too!)

I thought these were a great idea. Hope it goes well. I considered buying but then realized she doesn't say what the material is. I liked the black ones with the mesh on the side, but if it's synthetic/silk I realized it would get awfully sweaty and gross. Given that this is meant for longer trips, the sweat factor is definitely a consideration. Maybe they'll be wicking versions?

Very similar items are on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Cycling-Biking-Underwear-Bicycle/dp/B00AE087YC/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1378132247&sr=1-7&keywords=cycling+underwear

Rapha makes a really nice pair of merino wool padded boxers, I'm not sure if the pads are different than a women's specific pair? http://www.rapha.cc/merino-boxers

Yes, wicking materials are very important. For not only comfort, but also health reasons.

I guess, as a guy, I don't need to know all the details, but should this topic come up in a face-to-face conversation, it would be useful to know of some reliable, female-written info sources to point newer women cyclists to, especially the just-how-do-you-deal-with-that-stuff-anyway types of questions.

StuInMcCandless wrote:I guess, as a guy, I don’t need to know all the details, but should this topic come up in a face-to-face conversation, it would be useful to know of some reliable, female-written info sources to point newer women cyclists to, especially the just-how-do-you-deal-with-that-stuff-anyway types of questions.

Viola! From my favorite bike blog: *TMI WARNING!* http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/04/on-female-anatomy-and-bicycle-saddles.html

You have a lot of good things to say. If any of you have ridden with me, you know I am not ashamed to share info about this with anyone in anything but a loud voice. I have found that the selle Italia SLR superflow has a huge cutout and it works for me. I was comfortable on wide saddles but now the narrower ones work. Also it is surprising that I have never gotten a uti or yeast infection. Just saddle sores from riding in wet weather. Lantiseptic is a great cream.

rice rocket wrote:Rapha makes a really nice pair of merino wool padded boxers, I’m not sure if the pads are different than a women’s specific pair? http://www.rapha.cc/merino-boxers

all out in my size :( Thanks for the tip though. Apparently they are having a sale and there is a 10% off code: SALE10PC13