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Padded Cycling Shorts - what size should I go for??

nicola8989
nicola8989 Posts: 381 Member
I'm looking at some padded cycling shorts that have great reviews on Amazon. I normally buy my gym bottoms in a size 18 (uk) and they are a bit loose but it means I can pull them right up to prevent any muffin top!

Anyway, the sizes for this are 16-18 or 18-20 - should I go for the smaller ones or the bigger ones?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tenn-Outdoors-Womens-Professional-Cycling-Shorts/dp/B00545POPM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412005181&sr=8-1&keywords=padded+cycle+shorts+ladies

ETA: I'll be wanting to wear them under my gym trousers because NO ONE needs to see me in shorts!

Replies

  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I'd go with the smaller ones.

    I personally like a tight fit from them.
  • RockstarWilson
    RockstarWilson Posts: 836 Member
    Try both. Buy one of each, and then buy more of the one that works best. If the smaller one is not one you can fit into, then save that for a future reward!
  • nicola8989
    nicola8989 Posts: 381 Member
    Thanks guys - I've gone for the smaller ones x
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