Gore Bike Wear Oxygen knickers

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I wondered about these. I have the lower end Power 2.0 (I think that's the model) knickers and LOVE them (the chamois feels weird and stiff off the bike, but great on). Just wore them for the Tour de Tahoe ride on Sunday. I also am a fan of the Oxygen shorts--best short I've ever worn. I don't *get* the Oxygen knicker...if it's cold enough to need wind-blockers I don't want my shins exposed.

[jessmarimba]

I have an older pair of Oxygen shorts, and they didn't work for me AT ALL. Similar problems - chamois too big, stuck out from the back, and moved around; too much fabric in the butt but too tight in the legs (and I have too much junk in the trunk, so that's saying a bit). I gave them to my sister. I don't think she's bothered to try them.

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I have an older pair of Oxygen shorts, and they didn't work for me AT ALL. Similar problems - chamois too big, stuck out from the back, and moved around; too much fabric in the butt but too tight in the legs (and I have too much junk in the trunk, so that's saying a bit). I gave them to my sister. I don't think she's bothered to try them.

I wonder if the newer ones are different. Mine aren't any tighter than anything else I've tried in the legs and they aren't big in the rear, either. Man, I hope they don't change them from what they are now--they work so well for me!

[pll]

I don't *get* the Oxygen knicker...if it's cold enough to need wind-blockers I don't want my shins exposed.

In Chicagoland, the end of summer and fall are windy, with regular wind anywhere from 5mph to 10mph (and then some gusts). I wanted to use these knickers for those days in which the temperature is around 55 degrees (maybe even 50) when I start and does not get beyond 65 when I am done. For me, warm knees are happy knees. I could ride with short sleeve on those days, if needed, but I take care of the bike engine.

[Becky]

In Chicagoland, the end of summer and fall are windy, with regular wind anywhere from 5mph to 10mph (and then some gusts). I wanted to use these knickers for those days in which the temperature is around 55 degrees (maybe even 50) when I start and does not get beyond 65 when I am done. For me, warm knees are happy knees. I could ride with short sleeve on those days, if needed, but I take care of the bike engine.

Same here. I would love to find a pair of knickers (not Oxygens!!) and a pair of very lightweight tights, both with some windblocking on the front only. Thermal fabrics, for me, are an ineffective solution on windy fall days: they make me both hot and chilled all at the same time.

[Catrin]

I had such a problem finding tights with chamois that I liked that I went the other direction. I've lighter weight Sugoui Mid Zero tights without chamois (for temps above 48 degrees), and PI Amfib without chamois for lower temps. As far as a chamois I usually just use the insert from my Terry mtb shorts and that works for me. Especially with the Amfibs I've great wind-blocking in the front and have the added benefit to be able to wear either pair of tights under my jeans for winter hikes.

I've tried on Gore tights but they didn't fit me right - regardless of chamois. Would love to try Assos someday, but that is outside of my price range...