[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-16 Thread Mike
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-16 Thread Matthew J
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:

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-16 Thread Garth
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-16 Thread Mike Schiller
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-15 Thread Christian
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-15 Thread Garth
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-15 Thread Deacon Patrick
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-15 Thread Mike
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

[RBW] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-15 Thread justinaugust
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] Re: Riv MUSA shorts compared to Patagonia baggies?

2013-06-14 Thread Mike
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