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02-05-2009, 11:26 PM
crazycanuck

Capris

What type of capris or clothing would you suggest to someone with short legs & medium behind? I'm 152 cm tall..

Are capris the item you'd suggest? I want to wear non serious cycling clothing on my uni commute & am looking for ideas. I do want a chamois in my non serious cycling clothing though.

I'm a bit lost, can you lead me the right way? Leading me astray is ok...
02-06-2009, 06:06 AM
Crankin

I think you would like the Terry Scooters. They are very stylish looking and can be worn with or without the liner (which has a very nice chamois). I am short, so they are a bit long on me, but still nice. Expensive, but worth it.
I've seen others that look nice. Look at Shebeest and Sugoi.
02-07-2009, 11:23 AM
Cari

Are you looking for something that you can also wear to class, or would you change when you got there?
02-07-2009, 10:26 PM
crazycanuck

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Hey, i'd like something I can wear to class & bike in. My uni commute is 10km one way so i'd like some sort of comfort.
02-07-2009, 11:54 PM
DirtDiva

You can always look in Rebel or similar for something cut to be moved in that you can pull over your lycras.
02-08-2009, 02:11 AM
jaydee

I quite like Ground Effect's 3/4 capris - but they are exie.

I like the idea from DirtDiva about wearing your trousers/shorts etc over normal nix and doing a quick change before class
02-08-2009, 02:51 AM
crazycanuck

hmm

I have a pair of GE witches britches but i thought capris were like pants & not nicks..??

I opened my eyes & looked at the GE site..Ah, I forgot they sell The Ranchsliders & Martinis. The Martinis look like a good option for the short distance to uni. Anyone worn them???

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/produc...l-MAR-SHO.htm#

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/produc...il-RAN-LON.htm
02-09-2009, 05:00 PM
ktbikes

I really like my Shebeest boardrider capris - light weight material, comes with a liner short with chamois that can be detached from the capri. I think it looks pretty great and is very comfortable, while appearing non-bikey from a few feet away.
02-10-2009, 05:01 AM
short cut sally

I have a pair of Zoic capris/knickers that are more like something for MT. Bking but I really like them. One can not tell they have a chamoied liner short underneath. They look like regular material and are baggy and comfy. I am short legged and they look fine on me. I am not sure what the difference is between knickers and capris, but whichever they are, I like them.
02-10-2009, 05:15 AM
Becky

I wear baggy capris or shorts over my lycra when I commute or MTB. I go to TJ Maxx/Marshalls and go through the athletic clothing section for running and hiking stuff. It's designed for movement, so no binding. I've picked up lots of brand-name stuff for $10-$20, and just wear my roadie shorts underneath.
02-17-2009, 06:54 PM
PamNY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becky

I wear baggy capris or shorts over my lycra when I commute or MTB.

Is this comfortable in warm weather? I've had great success wearing non-binding pants over bike shorts in cool weather, but I wonder about summer. I'm looking for capris same as the OP.

Pam
02-18-2009, 04:27 AM
Becky

Quote:

Originally Posted by PamNY

Is this comfortable in warm weather? I've had great success wearing non-binding pants over bike shorts in cool weather, but I wonder about summer. I'm looking for capris same as the OP.

Pam

As comfortable as you can be during a humid Mid-Atlantic summer ;)

Seriously though, it's not too bad. I've found some very nice lightweight running stuff that works well in warm weather. My favorite capris are some ultra-light New Balance running capris- not hot at all, and they keep the sun off the tops of my legs. I use MTB shorts too, but the liners often don't work for me, so I wear my lycra cycling shorts in their place.