Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue
Me, I like knickers (American, not British) with nice wool socks. Bicycle Fixation's are good (socks and knickers) but I've had my own made from quality Goodwill wool dress trousers, having the leftover material from the leg bottoms sewn inside on the thighs and waist for added wind protection. As for the hems, I simply have them cut and hemmed at the right length -- I like mine long, for the Tintin look (http://tiny.cc/81qx0) -- and then have velcro added to the bottom. Be sure to choose high waisted pants for better in-the-hooks fit. I've been thinking of taking similar pants and having them tapered and 6 zippers added but haven't yet done so. Lastly, Co Cyclist had a pair of cycling long pants in the last catalogue I got: I noticed them but didn't pay much attention. ~$160, IIRC. On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 7:34 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote: Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. I'd buy the MUSA pants, but I can't do the blue crotch. Just too conspicuous. Ooooh, are those bicycling pants? Where did you get them? It's hard to Google on this without getting 50 pages of black spandex tights. Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without the 2-tone color scheme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue
On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 6:34 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote: Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. Women-- have you got favorite pants that you can ride in, but that look good off the bike? I take the MUSA pants along on loaded tours, but they are not exactly stylish and well fitted. I'm fond of Ibex's Loose Tights for everyday wear in winter: they're comfortable on the bike as long as I cinch in the legs with legbands, and off the bike, they look like normal everyday pants. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 6:34 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote: Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. Women-- have you got favorite pants that you can ride in, but that look good off the bike? I take the MUSA pants along on loaded tours, but they are not exactly stylish and well fitted. I'm fond of Ibex's Loose Tights for everyday wear in winter: they're comfortable on the bike as long as I cinch in the legs with legbands, and off the bike, they look like normal everyday pants. The stoker on our tandem has taken a liking to the ibex knickers. Wool, warm, movable and good looking. Depending on your height/size they might work for you. The stoker/SO is 5'8 and wears between a 27-32 depending on the cut of things but she found the 30 ibex knickers comfortable. Add to that a nice set of tall socks and she looks great. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] perennial pants issue
I've had good luck with tapered running pants from the local runners shop (Playmakers in Okemos) I think the ones I bought were Hind, brand. I also like Zoic's bamboo-material knickers, Reign I think is the model name. Nice construction and details, very comfortable and well made. (run tight in the waist, tho) Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of jim_OLP Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:35 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] perennial pants issue Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. I'd buy the MUSA pants, but I can't do the blue crotch. Just too conspicuous. Ooooh, are those bicycling pants? Where did you get them? It's hard to Google on this without getting 50 pages of black spandex tights. Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without the 2-tone color scheme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue
On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 6:34 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote: Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. I'd buy the MUSA pants, but I can't do the blue crotch. Just too conspicuous. Ooooh, are those bicycling pants? Where did you get them? It's hard to Google on this without getting 50 pages of black spandex tights. Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without the 2-tone color scheme? I like REI ACME (for cold) and Mistral (for not-so-cold) pants. They're not bike specific, but I commute daily through the rain, snow, ice, etc in the winter, and I wear one of these pants almost daily. In year's past they've been made of Schoeller, which is a high tech super fabric. Like others here, I'm pretty skeptical of high tech super fabrics, but Schoeller is good stuff -- it's not a spray-on treatment; it's water resistance is the result of the fabric weaving (essentially -- the fabric doesn't allow water to rest and soak -- though heavy downpours will soak through). Unfortunately, REI is not using Schoeller this year -- but they're pretty good at imitating, so I won't be making a call either way until I try the new pants. I carry on about the pants here: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2010/03/review-rei-acme-pants.html I've no finacial interest in REI -- other than being a coop member. I just think some of their stuff is a good value. John wearing 1st Gen trashed MUSA pants at this particular moment Speare -- John Speare Spokane, WA USA http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue
I'm a big fan of Arborwear pants. http://www.arborwear.com/products/pants They were designed by and for tree climbers. They have a crotch gusset, smart pocket placement, and they fit well: comfortably loose but not too baggy. And they don't have that stupid hammer loop that Carharts have, the only purpose of which seems to be to get caught on things. The Original Tree Climber's Pant is heavy canvas similar to Carharts but my favorite is the lightweight version, a very nice weight about halfway between Levis and khakis. I haven't tried them, but they now offer a Tech Pant made of nylon which looks like it could be a very nice cycling pant. No ankle cinches, but I prefer reflective velcro straps anyway. Cheers- Mike in drizzly So. Boston, Mass -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] perennial pants issue
Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. I'd buy the MUSA pants, but I can't do the blue crotch. Just too conspicuous. Ooooh, are those bicycling pants? Where did you get them? It's hard to Google on this without getting 50 pages of black spandex tights. Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without the 2-tone color scheme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] perennial pants issue
http://www.rapha.cc/rapha-trousers On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 6:34 PM, jim_OLP j...@landoloons.com wrote: Every year when it starts to get cold, I undertake a futile search for cycling pants that don't look like something from the ballet or the circus. I mean pants, not lycra tights. And not rain pants, which tend to be way too baggy and - if they're Rivendll - too orange. I want nylon pants that block the wind but are trim enough so they don't flutter in the wind, and will stay out of the way of the chain, preferablly with some sort of cinch around the ankle. I need pockets too. Wool would be great, but I know that's not going to happen. I'd buy the MUSA pants, but I can't do the blue crotch. Just too conspicuous. Ooooh, are those bicycling pants? Where did you get them? It's hard to Google on this without getting 50 pages of black spandex tights. Does anyone else makes something just like the MUSA pants, but without the 2-tone color scheme? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
