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  1. #1
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    I like options. I have knee warmers, leg warmers, knickers and tights.

    The knee and leg warmers are for those days that start off cold, but you know it will get warm. Or for putting on for a long descent.

    Knickers are for the days that aren't going to get really warm - like for my 200K tomorrow. It will be in the 50s when I start and isn't supposed to get above 75. I'll probably go with knickers.

    Tights are for the colder days and you know it's going to stay cold.

    Veronica
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    I'm like V. There is a place for it all.
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    I just pulled out my knickers this week! It's officially fall! I wear them alone at first, then with long socks, then with leg warmers, then with (un-padded) tights. Reverse order until spring.

    I almost bought another pair today. I love them.

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    I like my knickers, too. I wore them Tuesday, but it was a bit too warm (humid really). Of course, on me, they come pretty far down the leg, to the mid calf. Same with the knee warmers.
    Like V, I have them all, except leg warmers, as they are all too long for me. I used to hate the knee warmers because of the way they, uh, sausage the legs, but different shorts a bit more firmness made me forget that.
    I will probably wear mine tomorrow when I ride with mayanorange.

  5. #5
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    I too LOVE my knickers. I wear them all Fall and all Spring.

    I also have black capri leggings that I wear very often, as everyday clothing pieces usually under short dresses or skirts.
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  6. #6
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    And what is the difference between capri length and knickers?
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  7. #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
    And what is the difference between capri length and knickers?
    I don't know that there is any....except that in my mind when I see the term 'knickers' I think biking and with a chamois. It might be just in my mind though. It might be a regional thing, too.
    All I really mean is stretchy leggings that end below the knee or around the calf area.
    Lisa
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  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
    I like options. I have knee warmers, leg warmers, knickers and tights.

    The knee and leg warmers are for those days that start off cold, but you know it will get warm. Or for putting on for a long descent.

    Knickers are for the days that aren't going to get really warm - like for my 200K tomorrow. It will be in the 50s when I start and isn't supposed to get above 75. I'll probably go with knickers.

    Tights are for the colder days and you know it's going to stay cold.

    Veronica
    Exactly what V said. I need more knickers!

  9. #9
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    I much rather wear knickers than knee warmers because of the comfort. I wear knickers mountain biking because in my mind it protects me from rocks and such.

  10. #10
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    Just don't get your knickers in a twist
    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
    2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager

 

 

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