My wife wants to do a duathlon this year and I got her a pair of tri-shorts (tri-capris really) and she's wondering about the camel toe. Is there anything to be done about that? Sure spandex is going to do what it does best and leave nothing to the imagination, but can it practically be mitigated?
I ordered a trisuit off the
I ordered a trisuit off the internet and it when I got it I realized it was practically see-through. I've also seen women stripping naked in the parking lot after races, honestly I don't think anyone really cares enough to notice. But if she is really self-conscious about it, they sell liners for shorts and they have a bit of padding. She could tri some on with her shorts and see if it is any better. If she is doing a duathlon, then she won't need to worry about the extra water absorption.
I am surprised they don't
I am surprised they don't have that very light padding layer that most tri outfits do.. I agree.. no one cares and I doubt anyone will notice... that doesn't even fall into any categories for me of "did you see that?" But if it really bothers her.. she should try another brand. For example 2xu ... all outfits just look ridiculous on me.. things are just not right for me in that brand.
I've never had too much of a
I've never had too much of a problem with that. However, I highly doubt anyone would notice if it was an issue. Of all the things you see at triathlons, that's not one that sticks with you.
I had some shorts that did
I had some shorts that did the same thing, but other shorts/brands look fine. Just try a diiferent brand, if it bothers her...tri shorts are VERY revealing of men's anatomy too, not that I'm looking....
This is just a theory.. As
This is just a theory..
As it applies to me, and it may be different for women, - if the material gets sucked into crevices it may be too soft, or the fit is too loose. The function of the spandex and the leg elastic is to keep the chamois stretched so that it does not become folded. It is the folds that cause chafing.
Personally, I notice that a stiffer chamois stays flat between my crotch and the saddle and spreads the pressure. No folds means no ridges to cause chafing.
Obviously a camel-toe fit means the material has been sucked into a crevice and may mean the fit is not right. Great for the runway, but not for the bike.
However, if it feels good go with it. By which I mean, if the suit is comfortable, ignore all theory: the meaning of the suit is its use, to paraphrase Wittgenstein.
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PrinceofClydes
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Personally, I notice that a stiffer chamois stays flat between my crotch and the saddle and spreads the pressure. No folds means no ridges to cause chafing.
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Ok I will be looking for this feature next time I try on a pair. I am also not one that likes the full cycling shorts, I find too much padding makes things go numb. I prefer the tri shorts that are meant for swimming, but in that case the stiffer chamois is probably the way to go! 8)