Cycling capris, pockets - such joy

[Trek420]

It took a little while for them to get here, but they're worth the wait. Just arrived; my cycling capris from Portland Cyclewear. No more wandering around at work looking like a split personality dressed me. Spare shirt top with PI cyling capris. Or hauling jeans back and forth.

Here are pants, that look like pants and are great or riding.

The fabric feels light, almost crepe-like, and there are pockets pockets pockets pockets. Deep stretchy pockets on the back, two cell phone pockets on the thigh with velcro closures, side pockets are zippered.

I can now .... drum roll .... bike to work and go out to lunch without having to carry my pack. I can keep the change because there's somewhere to put change (I'll still tip my barrista) :D

Plenty of room in the thigh. I'm cross legged now, here's plenty of room for movement.

Waist band is elasticized at the rear just a little, and it's high enough so there is no plumber's crack. :D

Chamois as advertised no "diaper look", feels like just enough for my ride. Stay tuned for the road review.

Get them while they are still on sale

www.portlandcyclewear.com/catalog/item/3163257/4693901.htm

[kjay]

WOWZERS . . . thanks so much for the info on the knickers and the socks! Am on my way to ordering now. :D

[uk elephant]

Thank you for the review! I definitely need a pair of those now! I will be shopping this week-end, but I'll need to check with Duck first how much luggage space I can steal.....

[momof4greatkids]

Don't do like I did after wearing my knicks......so unaccustomed as I was to having my cell phone in a pants pocket, yes, I forgot to remove it during the laundry!

But my lil Samsung cell is a trooper, even after a full spin cycle (hey I said spin AND cycle! :cool: ) it still worked!!

Colleen

[Trek420]

WOWZERS . . . thanks so much for the info on the knickers and the socks! Am on my way to ordering now. :D

But I didn't review the socks ;) Thanks Susan and TE for carrying them. :D

Best thing about the capris is the leg grippers. Every mother's son of the baggy shorts I've worn to date as shorts with pockets have grippers that are way too tight. I end up removing the chamois/netting because I just can't deal with it.

These are just tight enough to not ride up.

[mimitabby]

thanks i just bought a pair for raleighdon

[Blueberry]

Anybody know where to find unpadded knickers for men??

One of the shop guys has some that look good - I think the tag says Enduro (but I can't find anything except ski pants). Might be spelled wrong - I couldn't get that close a look. They appear to be cycling friendly, and not padded (which would work well for DH since he rides to work and doesn't change clothes - I wouldn't want to wear a chamois all day).

We might try these too (but for riding only).

CA

[Trek420]

The chamois on this is really slight. It does not look like you're wearing bike shorts :D

[F8th637]

These look great! I'm between a size 10 and a size 12. Do you think I should still go for the XL which is a 12/14?

[Trek420]

I think they fit loose. I'm between 14/18 in most pants. The XL is super comfy. If you guess wrong someone here will trade with you. :cool:;)

[F8th637]

Aww I shoulda waited! Oh well, I got the Large and I'm sure it'll fit fine but yes, maybe someone will trade. :D

[KnottedYet]

Oh, man, I want a pair.

Problem is, I don't *need* a pair.
:(

Edit to add: I ordered a pair! Figure I must deserve a pair... for some reason. I'll come up with the reason later!

[Trek420]

Oh, man, I want a pair.

Problem is, I don't *need* a pair.
:(

Edit to add: I ordered a pair! Figure I must deserve a pair... for some reason. I'll come up with the reason later!

How about your most recent raise? First commute in these pants today, they are great!

Sound: they crinkle like my taffeta gowns when walking. That may break in :cool:

Heat: today was a scorcher, pants felt nice and light. I imagine they would dry fast too.

Loves: reflective ankle strap, stretchy rear pockets. I had cell phone in thigh pocket, keys in zippered side pocket, wallet in stretchy rear pocket and no worries about things falling while on the bike! I don't look or feel like I'm wearing a backpack in my shorts with all that.

Ease: Hardly noticed it all pedaling :D Velcro thigh cell pocket is very easy to get to, I like that safety feature. Drop your hand to the thigh and pull up on the flap, there's your phone. :D Choice of right or left hand. :D

Chamois: If you like shorts with no or little chamois you'll like these. The chamois is narrow and just enough. I did not feel odd in the office with these pants. As advertised "no diaper feel", if you did not see me ride in - probably just think I'm wearing capris.

I would like just a tad more velcro to get the ankle narrower. That's so minor with pants so good .... if you bike to work, need to look "normal" on an errand, need to carry stuff .... get these.

Susan? Can you get 'em?

[KnottedYet]

Mine just arrived!

Once I cut the liner out (I don't like liners or padding, YMMV) they were just fabulous! I love the zippered pockets. I *need* zippered pockets when I ride. The fabric weight is great for Seattle weather, and the reflective tape is a great touch.

The rise is not too low, and the cut is good. Leg length is nice and long, a good rainy-day length.

[F8th637]

I got mine 2 days ago and love them as well. I even ran errands in them yesterday. It was kinda hot in them (a shorts kinda day) but they are really comfortable. I love all the pockets and how they are either deep or have zippers. There's lots of room to move. Mine are a tad too big but nothing too crazy since I am between sizes. I may just end up cutting out the padding too but I did buy them because it had it in them so we'll see. Thanks for the recommendation, Trek420! I'm really enjoying mine.

[KnottedYet]

Wore mine for an errand today, and they are fantastic!

Really, really great! I'm so glad I got a pair!

[Laru]

I got these in today. Awesome!!
I was suprised that they are actually flattering as well : )

[Sheesh]

My new commute involves a 10 minute ride to the train station, then a quick ride from the train station to work, so I was looking for something that would be comfortable on the bike but still look "normal" enough for the time spent on the train (and as I walk into the office). I saw these reviews and decided to buy a pair of the capris, which are thankfully still on sale! Once mine arrive, I'll be happy to add my review.

[Trek420]

My new commute involves a 10 minute ride to the train station, then a quick ride from the train station to work, so I was looking for something that would be comfortable on the bike but still look "normal" enough for the time spent on the train (and as I walk into the office). I saw these reviews and decided to buy a pair of the capris, which are thankfully still on sale! Once mine arrive, I'll be happy to add my review.

They now have a new model, the ones on sale are last year.

The new ones are slightly higher waist although last years model had no plumbers crack, I do like that they've gone from a velcro strap at the calf to zipper. I think that will be a cleaner look, better line.

But I like the ones I have!

[Surlygirl]

I ordered the new ones just because they have the zipper not the velcro. Velcro, though wonderful stuff, has done some damage to my biking gear when I forget to close it while washing my bike stuff. I ordered them a couple of weeks ago but they haven't come in yet.

[Biciclista]

I just bought a pair of these. They are fantastic. My only complaint is that my knees are not covered. This will not be a problem as the weather warms, but they are definitely not as cosy as my Ibex (or Terry) knickers for winter time. On the other hand, the pockets, the fit, fantastic, comfy great!! they look nice too.