[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
On Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:16:45 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote: But I love the Patagonia Gi shorts and have done multi-day tours wearing them and a Puckerwear shirt. Good to know about these shorts. They're the same price as MUSAs and seem to be more the fit that I want. For shirts, I picked up two of these last year on sale and they've been good. I wish the color would button down but otherwise they're great. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78203?feat=502683-GN2page=cool-weave-trail-shirt --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
I hate wearing sun screen thus knickers are by far the preferred choice over shorts. MUSA knickers are very good. Wish they came in lighter colors. Patagonia does not sell knickers but every year comes out with some iteration of a light weight mid-calf climbing short: http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-rock-craft-capris-22-inch?p=58245-0-759 (this year's version already sold out in 33, blast!). Hard to say I really have a preference between the two. Both move easy and are comfortable on long rides. MUSA have reflective strips so would be my preference after dark. Swrve makes some very nice light weight knickers which I prefer over both the MUSA and Patagonia. Swrve wear better for me and the pockets hold more things while keeping them out of the way. On Sunday, June 16, 2013 7:35:24 AM UTC-5, Mike wrote: On Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:16:45 PM UTC-7, velomann wrote: But I love the Patagonia Gi shorts and have done multi-day tours wearing them and a Puckerwear shirt. Good to know about these shorts. They're the same price as MUSAs and seem to be more the fit that I want. For shirts, I picked up two of these last year on sale and they've been good. I wish the color would button down but otherwise they're great. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78203?feat=502683-GN2page=cool-weave-trail-shirt --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
The latest Gi shorts are downright ... odd ! Haver you tried them ? They have shortened the front and back rise so much that I found them unwearable. There is nothing stranger than having long inseams and a low rise waist . I've worn Patagonia stuff since the 80's , but lately they've gone wacko in some of their cuts of clothing ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
I'll have to pick up a pair of the Patagonia Rockcraft knickers. I have a pair of their shorts and they are really well made. I also just got a pair of Outdoor Research Contour shorts and they work really well too. I use Kuhl Renegade shorts as well. I like using shorts like this, which are designed for rock climbing. Bombproof fabric and stretchy too. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
Thanks for the replies. I love my Boures but sometimes I just don't want bike shorts. I think I'll pick up a pair of the MUSAs. Christian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
One thing to be aware of is the MUSA shorts use an elastic belt, not a static(non stretching) one. This may or may not matter to you. For me it was a no-go as I prefer a non stretching belt, or in the case of the Baggies, a non stretching drawcord. My favorite shorts for riding all time are Ex Officio Amphi shorts, though now discontinued.(what were they thinking ?!!) No problem, I have a bunch of them ! Cut out the inner brief and they're good to go. The closest I've found are Outdoor Research's Equinox shorts. They also have a gusseted crotch like the EO, and the peach finished nylon is very supple. Some of my EO shorts feel like silk, the nylon is/was that good in some years. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
You know they come with a switch that turns the elastic off, right? You switch out the belt for a non-elastic one. Elastic off, non-stretchie one on. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, June 15, 2013 4:15:21 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote: One thing to be aware of is the MUSA shorts use an elastic belt, not a static(non stretching) one. This may or may not matter to you. For me it was a no-go as I prefer a non stretching belt, or in the case of the Baggies, a non stretching drawcord. My favorite shorts for riding all time are Ex Officio Amphi shorts, though now discontinued.(what were they thinking ?!!) No problem, I have a bunch of them ! Cut out the inner brief and they're good to go. The closest I've found are Outdoor Research's Equinox shorts. They also have a gusseted crotch like the EO, and the peach finished nylon is very supple. Some of my EO shorts feel like silk, the nylon is/was that good in some years. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
On Saturday, June 15, 2013 3:31:15 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: You know they come with a switch that turns the elastic off, right? You switch out the belt for a non-elastic one. Elastic off, non-stretchie one on. That's a great idea. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
I like short, tight shorts. Send em my way if you don't want em! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?
While I wish the MUSAs were a tad longer and not quite as baggy, they're without a doubt my favorite shorts for riding in hot weather. They're great for touring. Super comfortable, fairly durable and no one will mistake your for a racer in them. They're also great for hiking and just hanging out. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
