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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: lilybay on November 13, 2012, 09:38:08 AM

Title: Hi, I just want to know what to look for when buying bicycle pants?
Post by: lilybay on November 13, 2012, 09:38:08 AM

 Hi, everybody! I'm new here. I just want/need some pants for riding my bike to work. It is a 5 mile commute and I want something that is not padded and not baggy. What other things should I look for and what type of pants should I get?

Title: Re: Hi, I just want to know what to look for when buying bicycle pants?
Post by: Andybg on November 13, 2012, 10:38:00 AM

Welocme to the forum.

I use Karrimor Running trousers (about 10 pounds) either on their own or over Crivit thermal base layer (they do ones for various sports although i find all of them to be good for riding - you sometimes get them from Lidl at around 10 pounds) depending on how cold it is. I find the karrimor cycling trousers/shorts far too padded to be comfortable.

They are cheap and durable. I also rate their line in running hats and gloves.

They are all availabe from Sports Direct either online or in their stores.

Cheers

Andy

Title: Re: Hi, I just want to know what to look for when buying bicycle pants?
Post by: StuntPilot on November 13, 2012, 11:30:35 AM

I can recommend the Endura Hummvee pants (about £45). Non-padded, not baggy, velcro ankle straps when cycling. I know some people who wear them
as casual trousers as they don't look too cycle specific. I have found them rugged and well made.

http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=110&prod_id=99 (http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=110&prod_id=99)

Title: Re: Hi, I just want to know what to look for when buying bicycle pants?
Post by: Cedric on November 13, 2012, 12:57:53 PM

Hi,

There was already this topic on this subject: http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=3843.0