Difference between Pearl's Attack and Ultrasensor shorts?

chris said:

Didn't notice a difference. The ultra seems like it has a better
material ($20 more). Is the sweat just supposed to evaporate quicker?
I have not sweated that much yet.

The material and/or construction is often better in more expensive shorts,
but the biggest factor usually is the quality of chamois.

If you find some fairly inexpensive shorts (or bibs, baby) that work for
you, stock up.

Bill Bibby (for road rides, anyway)

The chamois is the exact same one used in both shorts. I don't mind spending
the money if the quality is worth it.

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chris said:

Didn't notice a difference. The ultra seems like it has a better
material ($20 more). Is the sweat just supposed to evaporate quicker?
I have not sweated that much yet.

The material and/or construction is often better in more expensive shorts,
but the biggest factor usually is the quality of chamois.

If you find some fairly inexpensive shorts (or bibs, baby) that work for
you, stock up.

Bill Bibby (for road rides, anyway)

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The chamois is the exact same one used in both shorts. I don't mind

spending

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the money if the quality is worth it.

Are you sure about that?

chris said:

Didn't notice a difference. The ultra seems like it has a better material
($20 more). Is the sweat just supposed to evaporate quicker? I have not
sweated that much yet.

The pad is the same, the fabric is lighter, I think 6 oz vs 8 oz. Often
cheaper shorts are made from fewer panels (typically 6 vs 8) which often
makes a distinctly less comfortable fit, in this case I think they're
both 8-panel. I recently bought a pair of Attack shorts, they're OK, but
the fabric does feel thin, I prefer the Ultrasensors. I also prefer the
older style thin pad. The newer pads are pretty bulky, though not as bad
as Voler's, what's up with "ribbing" on pads? It's not for my pleasure...

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Didn't notice a difference. The ultra seems like it has a better material
($20 more).

I'm a big fan of ultrasensors. Better fabric means they hold up better in
the wash. Yesterday I bought a pair for my 12 year old with a 20% off all
regular merchandise coupon I got at REI when we picked up our registration
packets for STP. $64 is still a lot of money for a pair of shorts, though.

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The chamois is the exact same one used in both shorts. I don't mind

spending

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the money if the quality is worth it.

Are you sure about that?

Pretty sure. They both have the PRT chamois.
http://www.pearlizumi.com/shop.php?mode=category&category_id=2&type_id=1&sport_id=2

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Didn't notice a difference. The ultra seems like it has a better material
($20 more). Is the sweat just supposed to evaporate quicker? I have not
sweated that much yet.

The only difference is the quality of the fabric the shorts are made of.
The Ultrasensors will last quite a bit longer. I have attack shorts I
haven't worn that long and my friends have been kind enough to tell me
politely that it's less than modest of me to wear them 'cuz they're worn so
thin in key spots that everything shows. Ultrasensor shorts I've had just
as long or longer don't have the same problem.
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psycholist said:

The only difference is the quality of the fabric the shorts are made of.
The Ultrasensors will last quite a bit longer.

Ultrasensor also wicks better to keep you drier on long rides
in hot, humid weather.

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Didn't notice a difference. The ultra seems like it has a better material
($20 more). Is the sweat just supposed to evaporate quicker? I have not
sweated that much yet.

Don't know why no one has given you the answer yet, but here it
is, team Acqua&Sapone ride with kit from Santini and team Fassa
Bortolo's kit is from Nalini.

That's all you need to know, don't worry about fancy sounding
padding material and stuff, just get the team kit and wear it.

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Fabrizio Mazzoleni said:

Don't know why no one has given you the answer yet, but here it
is, team Acqua&Sapone ride with kit from Santini and team Fassa
Bortolo's kit is from Nalini.

That's all you need to know, don't worry about fancy sounding
padding material and stuff, just get the team kit and wear it.

I made some cutoffs out of a pair of gabardine work pants,
and they're /great/ in the rain. They don't get soaked
like jeans, they don't have thick seams like jeans, and
they dry out really fast. I think I'll baste a chamois
into them and maybe give the outside a good shot of ScotchGard.

And for once I didn't cut the legs so short that the
weight of my keys doesn't make the pocket hang out and
flap around like some sort of loaded colostomy bag.

cheers,
Tom

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