Whisky's No. 3 Women''s Cycling Short gives you 6-panel fit, multi density chamois and and flat-locked seams for a lot less that you might think.
What do these features mean to you?
Panel Construction: Fabric stretches on 2 planes which are up/down and left/right. By adding panels to the short the manufacturer can orient the fabric to better align with your muscles, move with your body better and prevent bunching for increased comfort.
Flat-locked Seams: When the panels are stitched together they can be cover stitched or flat-locked. Cover stitching is less expensive but creates ridge lines while flat-locked seams are more difficult to do, therefore more expensive and provide a smoother transition between panels which reduces chaffing. The stitching may not seem like a big deal in the fitting room, but it could mean the difference between walking normal or doing the "Cowboy Walk" after a 50 mile ride.
3D Formed Chamois: Ever wonder why the pad is a cycling short is called a chamois? Isn''t a chamois that the chunk of leather Dad used to use to buff his car? Well it is and not to long ago is was also a chunk of leather sewn into the seat of your shorts. We have now moved to materials that perform better that leather and can be as simple as a single layer of foam to advanced pads that are vented and have zones for different pressure points.
The Whisky No. 3 Women''s Short uses a 3D formed chamois which allows them to increase padding where you want it and remove material where you don''t all in one seamless piece. Cheaper designs accomplish this by sewing different levels of foam together, creating chaff points.
The chamois has also been shaped to fit the female body better than some of the unisex chamois that can be found at this price point.
If you have been thinking of getting a riding short but weren''t sure if it was something you needed or were put off by the 3 figure price tags on many of today''s short these are worth giving a try.
- 6-panel construction
- Flat locked seams
- 3D formed chamois
- Elastic waist and leg openings
Not sure what size you wear? Check out the
WPC size guide