Baggy bike shorts

[crazycanuck]

Tabby, I have an old pair of Ground Effect mtb shorts that i've not worn in gazonks. Would you like me to send them to you? PM me inf interested.

They're similar to these ones but in an older style http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/produc...il-TOM-WOM.htm

[Tabby]

Queen Teo ... Generous offer, thank you. They look like a comfy fit, is the thigh roomy? The postage to send will cut into my overall budget ... but a kind and generous offer.

Becky, I found out there is a Performance store near me, I'll try on the Fox there. Funny how you think you know all the lbs and then learn there is another close by.

Also, found out there is a bonus on the way at work, may treat myself, try the Sugoi Gusta.

Everyone has been great w/opinions. I just need to work with the thigh fit and go from there. I'll be sure to let you know how this turns out. Thanks all.

Tabby

[Sgritn]

I wore kind of baggy denim shorts this Sunday..caught the hem on my bike when dismounting...I clearly understood the need for tangle free clothing that day-spandex gets better looking as the body gets toned!

[Irulan]

There's different kinds of "baggy". A true DH short is not the same as some of the really loose nylon shorts that they also sell as baggies.

nice fox short that will never get caught on your seat.


and then you have something like this which I am quite sure would easliy get caught. Hint, if the baggies have an elastic waistband they might not be suitable

[mountainchick]

I have those 2nd pair of black Fox shorts and they don't work well for true downhill (went the first time this weekend). I wear them on easy xc rides but anything else they pretty much suck.

They are comfy though, I'll give them that!

[stephanie1129]

I love my Shebeest Boardrider Capris. Many women I've ridden with have ended up buying these pants because they look so good and are so comfortable. It's flattering because it's a capri, they don't even look like bike pants but they have a nice seamless chamois underneath.

[Miranda]

Another +1 for the Sugoi Gusta shorts. They were/are the most $ I have ever spent for shorts (good roadie ones included). I am SO hooked now.

I have tried and tried and tried to order myself some cheaper shorts in various other brands as a back up to my Gustas. To date, the 2nd shorts have always ended up being a return. No comparison. They do sell the liner that's in them seperately also here on TE. I have thought about stretching the shorts $ and getting that at least as a clean back chamois when away camping/trail riding (that washing machines are not near).

Those Fox "girl" shorts as they call them are just YUCK! The front yolk/waist is low rise like juniors jeans. They feel like they are going to pole dance shimmy off any minute. A return for sure. Even with trying a couple sizes.

Hmm, one other sorta close second I tried off Terry's web site was a Gore mtb short. Lovely chamois. I'll have to see if they have it come back to post a link if so. It was still no Gusta though. So, for the $, I sent it back. Plus, not so full in the hips like Sugoi. Something about being constricted, and trying to twist your body and bike through trees just doesn't mix.

Those Sugoi's even have velcro in place of a zipper. Which at first I thoguht was weird. Now, I know it's brilliant. If you catch your shorts, the velcro tears away with no damage to the material. Vs an actual zipper would rip out the fabric.

Another fantastic quality the Gustas have is the difference in length between the liner short and outter short. Whatever idiot designed mtb shorts with only a two inch difference between the two shorts parts has never actually ridden a trail grown over with briar bushes and young trees.

When the net/lycra liner hangs out the edge of your shorts, it will rip right up when caught. So, the outter tougher ripstock is then useless. The Gusta has I think a 4 inch difference. NEVER once have I ever ripped my inner short or get caught on anything.

Those crazy canucks sure are not crazy at all when it comes to making great bike stuff, IMHO.

Miranda
Sugoi Mistress
(shh, don't tell, I'm secretly in love lol)