Monday, November 5, 2012

Kids Bike Shorts Get Real

Kids bike shorts are starting to get real. It's only been recently that kids bike shorts are being manufactured with good materials and decent seat padding. Most kids don't use or probably don't need a pair of real functional bike shorts if they don't ride for extended periods of time.  But for those kids that can keep up with their parents or are on organized rides of longer than 10 miles in a forward position, good bike shorts are essential. The same design and materials in adult shorts for comfort and function will provide the same protections in kids shorts. It's best to look for a medium weight material and to inspect the seat pad for  thickness and durability. You don't want a thick pad that won't breathe and release heat and moisture. The construction is also important so that there are no areas that will cause chaffing or irritation. Look for shorts from a reputable company that offers more than just a few items for kids and the shorts should be child specific and not scaled down adult shorts. You can find padded shorts for road, mountain and BMX/Downhill applications. The baggy shorts that offer a padded liner or removable padded liner are an excellent choice to get your kids started with wearing a padded short.
Spin2 Kids padded Lycra short from Polaris-Apparel UK
Spin2 Kids Baggy Short with removable padded liner from Polaris-Apparel UK

 
Spin2 Kids padded baggy short from Polaris-Apparel UK

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