Riding shorts - for wet days? - Page 2

L. Ron Hubbard · 11-12-2011, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharon

long tights with baggy shorts overtop.

Bib shorts + baggies + leg warmers. Tights = 1 crash and you need some repairs on your expensive tights. Leg warmers = just replace as necessary.

Erik · 11-12-2011, 08:51 AM

Or you could buy $10 tights from walmart and crash all winter for next to nothing

Bob Vila · 11-12-2011, 11:48 AM

My alpine stars have been wicked in the wet.

Duncan · 11-12-2011, 04:16 PM

Warning. Old Man Talking ... coming through:

I recall a time (maybe 10 years ago) when it seemed DH/FR pants were burley, practical and fairly water-resistant. This was "back in the day" when a lot of the stuff was made and designed locally - e.g. Roach. I don't think a lot of the stuff on the clothing racks at bike stores these days is very durable or weather resistant.

It you have the time to think about and feel wetness in your butt and crotch area while you are riding, you probably aren't riding hard enough. Adrenaline, tunnel vision and endorphin make for good distractions from trivial things like personal comfort.

cdn_rider · 11-12-2011, 05:29 PM

Sombrio wildcards are the best winter wet riding shorts .. warm, 3/4 long tuff as nails and waterproof also have belt loops and good vents

http://http://www.chainreactioncycle...?ModelID=49262

Carrot Top · 11-12-2011, 07:02 PM

pwrslm · 11-12-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomforeal

(original) roach indy's. /thread

paramedics had to cut these off me two weeks ago. I almost cried. They served me well for over a decade.

ito · 11-12-2011, 07:39 PM

Goretex needs to be reconditioned every so often. Depending on how much you use the item and how often you wash it I would suggest a rinse in a GORE approved soap and then a tumble on a low-medium heat in the dryer. Finish it off with a spray-on DWR treatment and you should be set for a while. I use my Goretex shell a lot during the winter and only need to do this once a season.

Sounds like most of you would benefit from a fender on the back-end of your bike. That solved all my problems when riding fall-spring in the northeast.

BurkeMtnRider · 11-12-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan

Warning. Old Man Talking ... coming through:

I recall a time (maybe 10 years ago) when it seemed DH/FR pants were burley, practical and fairly water-resistant. This was "back in the day" when a lot of the stuff was made and designed locally - e.g. Roach. I don't think a lot of the stuff on the clothing racks at bike stores these days is very durable or weather resistant.

It you have the time to think about and feel wetness in your butt and crotch area while you are riding, you probably aren't riding hard enough. Adrenaline, tunnel vision and endorphin make for good distractions from trivial things like personal comfort.

Full tunnel vision I'm a racing horse, want more you can take me to war.

FullMonty · 11-12-2011, 11:40 PM

I have a pair of Mace NOS pants that are surprisingly good. water proofing actually works even after many washes, and it's just a DWR coating. pretty sure Mace is being left to die by norco (it's a norco sub-brand) but if you can find a pair of the shorts they're worth giving a look.

Sethimus · 11-13-2011, 08:13 PM

anyone has some riding time on the race face ambush shorts?

enduramil · 11-14-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomforeal

(original) roach indy's. /thread

If you can find them.

They are like Vibranium.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldfart

And a great pair of Endura knickers Venturi II model. I figure if anyone makes good wet weather gear it's the Scots.

Yep. Don't know about the Gore shorts butEndura has the Spray Shorts.

Happy so far with the Altura attacks.

shirk · 11-14-2011, 09:55 PM

For shuttling or lift riding:

MEC Gaspesie Pant

+

scissors

+

sewing maching

=

Waterproof riding shorts.

The longer you cut them the harder they are to pedal in. I sized mine to fit over my regular riding shorts. On wet Fromme rides when it's not pouring rain I'll climb in my regular shorts then pull these on overtop for the descent.

Still looking for the right cheap pants with enough breathability and waterproof to make into shorts for pedalling.

I always wear a merino wool layerunder my shorts when it's cold/wet. Nice to be warm even when you do get wet.

Buster Bluth · 11-14-2011, 10:06 PM

I wear either (from inside to outside):

1. chamois liner short, merino 3/4 tights, same shorts I wear in the summer

or

2. chamois liner short, merino boxer briefs, same shorts I wear in the summer and kyle straight kneepads.

But I'm not as gnar as a lot of you.

Buster Bluth · 11-14-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carrot Top

When I was in the diaper area at the superstore the lady looked at me like I was from marz when I asked if they had all-mountain diapers.

11-12-2011, 11:48 AM	#18
Bob Vila Neg repped by the RGG Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 880 Rep Power: 243880	My alpine stars have been wicked in the wet. __________________

11-12-2011, 04:16 PM	#19
Duncan My name is not nousefora Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ,Location,Location Posts: 3,912 Rep Power: 11231368	*Warning. Old Man Talking ... coming through:* I recall a time (maybe 10 years ago) when it seemed DH/FR pants were burley, practical and fairly water-resistant. This was "back in the day" when a lot of the stuff was made and designed locally - e.g. Roach. I don't think a lot of the stuff on the clothing racks at bike stores these days is very durable or weather resistant. It you have the time to think about and feel wetness in your butt and crotch area while you are riding, you probably aren't riding hard enough. Adrenaline, tunnel vision and endorphin make for good distractions from trivial things like personal comfort. __________________ WHEN YOU'RE A MAN...SOMETIMES YOU WEAR STRETCHY PANTS... Last edited by Duncan; 11-12-2011 at 04:20 PM.

11-12-2011, 05:29 PM	#20
cdn_rider Braaaap Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: somewhere on Burke Posts: 733 Rep Power: 324333	Sombrio wildcards are the best winter wet riding shorts .. warm, 3/4 long tuff as nails and waterproof also have belt loops and good vents http://http://www.chainreactioncycle...?ModelID=49262 __________________ RIDE BIKES

11-12-2011, 11:40 PM	#25
FullMonty I'm Surrey-ous. Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 10,216 Rep Power: 10788875	I have a pair of Mace NOS pants that are surprisingly good. water proofing actually works even after many washes, and it's just a DWR coating. pretty sure Mace is being left to die by norco (it's a norco sub-brand) but if you can find a pair of the shorts they're worth giving a look. __________________ Check my stuff for sale!

11-13-2011, 08:13 PM	#26
Sethimus www.mtbfreeride.tv Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: not in Whistler anymore :/ Posts: 1,476 Rep Power: 2869694	anyone has some riding time on the race face ambush shorts? __________________ MTB-Freeride.TV

11-12-2011, 08:51 AM	#17
Erik Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 82 Rep Power: 0	Or you could buy $10 tights from walmart and crash all winter for next to nothing

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11-12-2011, 07:39 PM	#23
ito Canadian wannabe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cedar City, Ut Posts: 776 Rep Power: 145318	Goretex needs to be reconditioned every so often. Depending on how much you use the item and how often you wash it I would suggest a rinse in a GORE approved soap and then a tumble on a low-medium heat in the dryer. Finish it off with a spray-on DWR treatment and you should be set for a while. I use my Goretex shell a lot during the winter and only need to do this once a season. Sounds like most of you would benefit from a fender on the back-end of your bike. That solved all my problems when riding fall-spring in the northeast.

11-14-2011, 09:55 PM	#28
shirk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Van Posts: 7,341 Rep Power: 5191786	For shuttling or lift riding: MEC Gaspesie Pant + scissors + sewing maching = Waterproof riding shorts. The longer you cut them the harder they are to pedal in. I sized mine to fit over my regular riding shorts. On wet Fromme rides when it's not pouring rain I'll climb in my regular shorts then pull these on overtop for the descent. Still looking for the right cheap pants with enough breathability and waterproof to make into shorts for pedalling. I always wear a merino wool layerunder my shorts when it's cold/wet. Nice to be warm even when you do get wet.

11-14-2011, 10:06 PM	#29
Buster Bluth me=22, apak=33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,133 Rep Power: 5929863	I wear either (from inside to outside): 1. chamois liner short, merino 3/4 tights, same shorts I wear in the summer or 2. chamois liner short, merino boxer briefs, same shorts I wear in the summer and kyle straight kneepads. But I'm not as gnar as a lot of you. __________________ Hey brother.

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