Where to buy plus size biking shorts

GeapetCore

I have worked my way up to biking 10 miles at a time (great for me as I could not even bike a mile when starting out). I MUST get biking shorts as I need the padding for protection. However, I'm currently a size 22 or 24. Any suggestions of where I can find them?

FrankWhite27330

Great job!! 10 miles is no small feat

Amazon has everything

ChrisM32205

I agree, Amazon, but there are a ton of online bicycle retailers that probably carry your size too. Some I've have a good experience with are JensonUSA, Performance Bike and Treefort Bikes just to name a few.

queenliz99

Or you could get additional padded cover for your seat.

GeapetCore

queenliz99 wrote: »

Or you could get additional padded cover for your seat.

I was told by several friends who cycle, that a too soft seat will only further increase the issue I'm having (I'll spare you the details). :-)

Unfortunately, they are a size 4 or 6 so they can buy their bike shorts anywhere.

queenliz99

GeapetCore wrote: »

queenliz99 wrote: »

Or you could get additional padded cover for your seat.

I was told by several friends who cycle, that a too soft seat will only further increase the issue I'm having (I'll spare you the details). :-)

Unfortunately, they are a size 4 or 6 so they can buy their bike shorts anywhere.

But you would only need it for a few weeks just to get your sitz bones toughened. That's my experience anyway.

ilovecereal1982

I just wear my Nike running shorts!!! They were great on my butt and my bike!!

meritage4

REI and if not one nearby they mail order men's XXL is for 49 inch hips. They should fit! Remember to go commando under them-wear only the shorts to eliminate chafing.

MoCo88

There is an online plus size activewear store called Junonia. Not cheap, but good quality and they have bike shorts.

Roza42

I would look for liners rather than shorts. The liners are made of mesh with the same padding, but the mesh seems to have more give. Then you can wear them under whatever shorts you want to. I wear them under dresses mostly.

debubbie

Are you wanting the padded bike shorts, or the tight bike shorts to prevent chafing? The first you can find on Amazon and the second I recommend the Under Armour heat gear compression shorts. They stay in place when running and have cut down my chafing issues by 95%. I have the 5 inch inseam, but you may prefer the 7 inch inseam for a longer fit.