Knicker seams causing pain?

[OakLeaf]

I don't have any cycling garments that affect my knees. But I've never liked the idea of compression tights on the bike, and now that I think about it, that's exactly why.

My Adidas "unisex" knee warmers are fine on my knees, but too tight in the calf grippers, and they cut off my circulation and give me leg cramps. Any larger and they wouldn't stay on my thighs. Two weeks ago on CFC I borrowed some PI knee warmers from a (male) friend of a friend, and they fit perfectly. Should've looked at the size.

[blackhillsbiker]

I got some wool tights to wear over my cycling shorts. They're really comfy, warm enough, but not too warm. My varicose veins probably wouldn't be too thrilled with cycling knickers.

Deb

[ny biker]

The seams on my Shebeest pedal pushers leave red marks behind my knees and the elastic is a bit more snug around my calves then I would like, but I haven't had bruises.

[rubywagon]

Thanks for all of your replies! I ended up snagging some Under Armour Coldgear tights on the clearance rack at a local sports store that I will just wear over my shorts. Hopefully that will do the trick.