🏊 Sparx X Energy Men's Triathlon Short - Compression Cycling, Swimming, and Running Review

New to duathlon and looking for cheap shorts. After a sprint, olympic length and a few runs to break in these shorts seem to be holding up great. The suede feels a bit smaller and thinner than my regular cycling shorts, but that makes them more comfortable to run in. No weird chafing and they have pockets!

A little loose if you follow the size chart. The waist is a little bigger than I would like and the legs creep up a bit. What frustrates me the most is the lack of privacy. Although it is black, it is translucent. I don't understand why it doesn't have a privacy shield like other triathlon shorts or swim shorts.

Great triathlon shorts. I love the color options. I hate that most running/cycling/triathlon shorts are boring and black. They have 2 good side pockets, 2 small back pockets, decent but flexible bike padding and seem to be of good quality so far. The Sugoi & Pearl Izumi shorts might be a bit more premium, but I think you're basically paying for the label. They also wear out over time.

I find these shorts comfortable for cycling but when they get wet in the water they become too stretchy and lose their tight fit. They feel wet compared to the TYR shorts I also wear. Small pockets built into shorts are useless as they are small enough for items to fall out while cycling, and they can also create drag in the water. I like the design in general, but would go for a material with less water absorption.