[ODBSGIRL]

I agree with E.
I won't do another triathlon- I figured out that I have a serious fear of open water. But I have a "zoot" suit that I found ON CLEARANCE at Sierra Trading this summer. I've worn it for the one real tri, 2 alternative tris (kayak in place of swim), and would happily wear it to any multisport event. I'll be wearing it for Duathlons. I say-especially on a longer bike ride, >15 miles or anything that takes you at your speed more than 45 min-1 hour, that little bit of padding is worth every square centimeter.
Moral of the story- the tri shorts don't necessarily have to be expensive, you have time to check out online deals. They might come in handy at other times (under heavier tights if you want to bike in winter for example) and dammit man-they are not sissified! Screw the guys you lift with, girls love a hot man in tri shorts.