Hound Dog
06-11-2005, 07:21 AM
I ordered 2 pairs of Nema Gem baggy bike shorts on ebay (I don't think they are sold in Canada). Normally I would try on shorts at my LBS as I have a difficult time finding shorts that I like. But, I was desparate for some baggy bike shorts and had read some online reviews about this brand. I took a chance on buying these shorts online for a couple of reasons..... the price was too good to pass on, and the reviews I read were very positive.
I ordered the Storm and Dune models in a size small (I am 5'3" tall and 115lbs).
I found these shorts to fit small, but the worst of it .... the chamois in both shorts is soooo large that it felt like I had one of my grandson's cloth diapers on! I could even see it when I looked at my back end in the mirror! So, I cut out a portion of the back part of the chamois (since I don't need it going up my crack :D ). I also found the elastic around my legs on the inside liner to be way too tight for my legs so I snipped a portion of the elastic to losen the death grip it had on my thighs.
Both pairs have a strong elastic band around the waist, which I don't like, but I can live with.
I then put on the Dune model and went for a ride. What I found is the elastic was still too tight around my thighs. Now, I am not a big person, nor do I have large legs. The elastic was cutting the cirulation off! So... I decided to cut the elastic out completely after my ride. I wore the shorts around the house after, and they felt like normal baggy shorts, except with the chamois.
Having done all these alterations, I have to say I like the look and the feel of these baggy shorts. They are comfortable to ride in. Would I have purchased these shorts if I had tried them on at my LBS? Not unless the medium size had fit better.
I think with the final alerations performed, these shorts will be perfect for me. (I hate lycra) Does anyone else use these Nema shorts???
I ordered the Storm and Dune models in a size small (I am 5'3" tall and 115lbs).
I found these shorts to fit small, but the worst of it .... the chamois in both shorts is soooo large that it felt like I had one of my grandson's cloth diapers on! I could even see it when I looked at my back end in the mirror! So, I cut out a portion of the back part of the chamois (since I don't need it going up my crack :D ). I also found the elastic around my legs on the inside liner to be way too tight for my legs so I snipped a portion of the elastic to losen the death grip it had on my thighs.
Both pairs have a strong elastic band around the waist, which I don't like, but I can live with.
I then put on the Dune model and went for a ride. What I found is the elastic was still too tight around my thighs. Now, I am not a big person, nor do I have large legs. The elastic was cutting the cirulation off! So... I decided to cut the elastic out completely after my ride. I wore the shorts around the house after, and they felt like normal baggy shorts, except with the chamois.
Having done all these alterations, I have to say I like the look and the feel of these baggy shorts. They are comfortable to ride in. Would I have purchased these shorts if I had tried them on at my LBS? Not unless the medium size had fit better.
I think with the final alerations performed, these shorts will be perfect for me. (I hate lycra) Does anyone else use these Nema shorts???