[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
I don't have any MUSA knickers..but I do own 2 pair of Prana Nemisis Knickers (good for climbing, stretch woven nylon). I wear them to work. But I work at an outdoor speciality retail shop so, no big deal on the dress code. I plan on getting some MUSA's soon, though. Especially now that they have the longer legs. I'm 57 and a typical day will see me wearing knickers, Merrell Barefoot Tough Glove shoes and a Patagonia Pima organic cotton plaid shirt. BTW, the Merrell line of barefoot running and causual shoes are great for cycling too when paired with a Grip King or the like. At only about 6 oz. a shoenot much inertia to overcome.. On Feb 26, 9:01 pm, Bruce Herbitter bruce.herbit...@gmail.com wrote: I have worn MUSA pants on casual dress Friday. Feel great, and the chain lube grease marks usually go un-noticed.. On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: But at work... 'business casual' is the standard, slacks are the norm, but I can pull off khaki Carhartts easy enough, as I 'could' need to go out on a site at short notice.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
This may be the top Sheldon-tribute signature of all time. Out of the ballpark, Beth. I dunno whether congratulations or good luck is in order, but take your pick. On Feb 25, 8:11 pm, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: If you can wear the knicks at work and your employer doesn't mind, you've won. Relax and work in comfort. Beth trying to decide if a sixth ear piercing will raise eyebrows at my synagogue gig Hamon -- 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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
I wear MUSA knickers (I have two pair) to work all the time. I'm 70 years old. No eyebrows raised here, but then I teach in a university where dress code is more likely to be the name of a band than of a social convention. If I really wanted to spark interest, I would have to put on a coat and tie and perhaps some wingtips. The MUSA knickers and shorts are great. I just wish they didn't look like they were made out of something developed by NASA. GeorgeS On Feb 25, 10:16 am, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are totally comfortable, they are great on the bike. They are perfect for my commute. Yesterday I found out they are pretty much perfect to wear around work. At 60 years old I can't really pass as a hipster. I'm getting strange looks from my peers at my high tech work place. What am I to do? -JimD -- 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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
I smile because this is such a West-coast-centric forum. I can just imagine me wearing such to work. (Written with love as a California-born-and-bred lad, transplanted to the East Coast long ago). Don't worry, all is good, Steve On Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:16:56 AM UTC-5, JimD wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are totally comfortable, they are great on the bike. They are perfect for my commute. Yesterday I found out they are pretty much perfect to wear around work. At 60 years old I can't really pass as a hipster. I'm getting strange looks from my peers at my high tech work place. What am I to do? -JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8Kgc5Qxm6uIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
On Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:40:13 PM UTC-5, islaysteve wrote: I smile because this is such a West-coast-centric forum. I can just imagine me wearing such to work. (Written with love as a California-born-and-bred lad, transplanted to the East Coast long ago). Don't worry, all is good, Steve No pants or knickers, yet, but I've recently got a pair of MUSA shorts; not shorts weather here yet, looking forward to really breaking them in. But at work... 'business casual' is the standard, slacks are the norm, but I can pull off khaki Carhartts easy enough, as I 'could' need to go out on a site at short notice. However, some of the higher-ups are a bit tight; we used to have a 'jeans Friday' where you could donate money for a charity, but recently, decided to cancel it, said we didn't look professional enough if we wore blue jeans... even was going to have the money refunded back collected for the charity (I believe everyone who had paid declined refunds). Maybe one day, things will come around... 'til then, I think they might make some good weekend pants -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sJ9JLTLmfSQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
I have worn MUSA pants on casual dress Friday. Feel great, and the chain lube grease marks usually go un-noticed.. On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: But at work... 'business casual' is the standard, slacks are the norm, but I can pull off khaki Carhartts easy enough, as I 'could' need to go out on a site at short notice. -- 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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
Rivendell MUSA knickers are not hipster wear anyway. Wear them with pride! Try a set of the pants, too. On Saturday, February 25, 2012 8:16:56 AM UTC-8, JimD wrote: Dear RBW list, Please help! I recently got some of these (black ones) and have been wearing them pretty much all the time around the house. They are totally comfortable, they are great on the bike. They are perfect for my commute. Yesterday I found out they are pretty much perfect to wear around work. At 60 years old I can't really pass as a hipster. I'm getting strange looks from my peers at my high tech work place. What am I to do? -JimD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/zQugh5fU2XwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
Second on the pants. I love, love, love them. When they were on sale, I bought a 2d pair. Realizing they were discontinuing, I bought a 3rd pr. I much prefer them to tights, although below freezing, I'll wear them OVER a pair of wool tights. Wore my blue pr of MUSA pants today on a cold and windy metric. They were wonderful. They move well with you, keep the wind out, let your sweat evaporate, and don't affect your aerodynamics (at least they don't make me any slower than I already am) I have knickers too, and they are okay, I just prefer the long pants. Bruce On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Rivendell MUSA ! Try a set of the pants, too. -- 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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
MUSA pants and shorts are on my list. Shoot, I'm re-tooling my entire wardrobe. Seriously, these suckers are comfortable. I'm wearing them all the time. -JimD I've become a MUSA fashionista. On Feb 25, 2012, at 2:17 PM, Bruce Herbitter wrote: Second on the pants. I love, love, love them. When they were on sale, I bought a 2d pair. Realizing they were discontinuing, I bought a 3rd pr. I much prefer them to tights, although below freezing, I'll wear them OVER a pair of wool tights. Wore my blue pr of MUSA pants today on a cold and windy metric. They were wonderful. They move well with you, keep the wind out, let your sweat evaporate, and don't affect your aerodynamics (at least they don't make me any slower than I already am) I have knickers too, and they are okay, I just prefer the long pants. Bruce On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Rivendell MUSA ! Try a set of the pants, too. -- 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-bunch@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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers - Sartorial Slippery Slope
If you can wear the knicks at work and your employer doesn't mind, you've won. Relax and work in comfort. Beth trying to decide if a sixth ear piercing will raise eyebrows at my synagogue gig Hamon -- 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-bunch@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] Re: MUSA Knickers
A little bit more tailored fit would be good too, they look baggy around the crotch, judging from the photos on the site. Matter of taste. I'm 6'0 / 165 and from first availability I've worn the knickers and the MUSA shorts in size XL. Sure they're baggy - that's how I like them. They don't bind on the bike, bunch up on the saddle, or materially reduce my aerodynamical swerve. I just bought two new pair of shorts in my last order because the Rivendell stuff doesn't always stick around long-term (I'm still unhappy about the tweedy cardigan that I sent back for replacement under the bad placket program that was converted into a refund / credit as there tweren't no more), and these are my favorite bottom bits, without question. I hope they keep making the knickers, shorts, and extend the MUSA brand. I'm with Beth; the railroad shirts are great, too. -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I do wish you all would put on some weight! :) The folks at RBW can't afford to carry everything in my size (several- X L) unless enough of us qualify for that grand and glorious size. Oh well, they still have XXL normal riding pants, knickers (of which I have ordered two pair; let them laugh!), and shorts. The pants and shorts fit really well, so presumably the knickers will too. It's the rain pants and the shirts, primarily, that you folks need to grow into. Let's work at it, people! Eat! And please *demand* seersucker! Seer-suck-er! Seer-suck-er! Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 5, 10:16 am, Frank pguil...@gmail.com wrote: A little bit more tailored fit would be good too, they look baggy around the crotch, judging from the photos on the site. Matter of taste. I'm 6'0 / 165 and from first availability I've worn the knickers and the MUSA shorts in size XL. Sure they're baggy - that's how I like them. They don't bind on the bike, bunch up on the saddle, or materially reduce my aerodynamical swerve. I just bought two new pair of shorts in my last order because the Rivendell stuff doesn't always stick around long-term (I'm still unhappy about the tweedy cardigan that I sent back for replacement under the bad placket program that was converted into a refund / credit as there tweren't no more), and these are my favorite bottom bits, without question. I hope they keep making the knickers, shorts, and extend the MUSA brand. I'm with Beth; the railroad shirts are great, too. -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
Well I sure helped Riv out. The other day when I ordered my swell new Nitto (was snobbish, now humble) seat post, I figured, what the heck, and ordered two pair of black knickers. Unfortunately, I have the attention span of a two year old and somehow managed to buy the shorts instead of the knickers. The shorts are very nice. But I have the most gorgeous legs of any bike riding male in Chicago. When I wear shorts, other riders distracted by my legs collide with stationary objects. I reckon I could return to Riv for an exchange. I don't want to be a pest. Instead, I'll donate the shorts to the bike co-op and get some knickers soon. Just wish the steel Nitto drops would show up soon so I can double up my order. On Sep 3, 10:35 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Just got back from a ride in my MUSA shorts. I haven't found perfect shorts, but they're pretty darn good. Their knickers are the best though. Well, adding 1% Lycra would make 'em even more the best. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:14 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: I like wearing my MUSA shorts over my embarrassingly-worn out bib shorts. Ryan On Sep 3, 8:11 pm, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get some Riv knickers if they offered other-than- black with all panels the same color. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers
+1. A little bit more tailored fit would be good too, they look baggy around the crotch, judging from the photos on the site. I wear knickers year round on my bikes, have them from Swrve, Rapha, Chrome, Hypnotic Designs, and Chicago WIG - would be happy to add the Rivs, but the excess fabric in the crotch and the contrasting panel turn me off. I think the clothing is one area where the photos on the Riv site aren't helping them move the product. A lot of the pieces are probably better than the photos lead you to believe. I don't think they need full-on modeling and pro-photographer shots, but slightly more flattering photos might be helpful. On Sep 3, 11:11 pm, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get some Riv knickers if they offered other-than- black with all panels the same color. Reid -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
the contrasting panel turn me off Not an issue with the black on black. On Sep 4, 6:23 am, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote: +1. A little bit more tailored fit would be good too, they look baggy around the crotch, judging from the photos on the site. I wear knickers year round on my bikes, have them from Swrve, Rapha, Chrome, Hypnotic Designs, and Chicago WIG - would be happy to add the Rivs, but the excess fabric in the crotch and the contrasting panel turn me off. I think the clothing is one area where the photos on the Riv site aren't helping them move the product. A lot of the pieces are probably better than the photos lead you to believe. I don't think they need full-on modeling and pro-photographer shots, but slightly more flattering photos might be helpful. On Sep 3, 11:11 pm, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get some Riv knickers if they offered other-than- black with all panels the same color. Reid -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
the contrasting panel turn me off Not an issue with the black on black. I actually like the contrasting panels. The MUSA stuff isn't perfect but the price is right and when I'm not thinking about how unflattering their clothes make me look and just enjoy my ride and the comfort of the products it's not an issue. I want to order some of the new Riv t-shirts so I'll probably add in another pair of knickers. --mike -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I'm a fan of some MUSA clothing; I love the shirts (seersucker and railroad), and the shorts are comfortable and roomy, especially nice on a warm day. I'm not a fan of their knickers -- they're a little too short-waisted for me -- so I use Swrve knicks instead. (Interestingly, the mens' version fits me better than the womens'.) What I really, really wish is that Rivendell would bring back the Wooly Warm line of jerseys and sweaters (I MISS that three-button placket! So much nicer than a zipper). I have a WW vest that I've been babying along for a number of years (I recently darned the tenth or eleventh tiny hole) and would really love to buy the matching jersey. Any chance we'll ever see Wooly Warm again? Beth -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm a fan of some MUSA clothing; I love the shirts (seersucker and railroad), and the shorts are comfortable and roomy, especially nice on a warm day. I'm not a fan of their knickers -- they're a little too short-waisted for me -- so I use Swrve knicks instead. (Interestingly, the mens' version fits me better than the womens'.) What I really, really wish is that Rivendell would bring back the Wooly Warm line of jerseys and sweaters (I MISS that three-button placket! So much nicer than a zipper). I have a WW vest that I've been babying along for a number of years (I recently darned the tenth or eleventh tiny hole) and would really love to buy the matching jersey. Any chance we'll ever see Wooly Warm again? I recently got one of the WW from Chris Kostman's garage sale and I rather like it. I do have to say though if you know some knitters or you know anyone who has a flat knitting machine should be able to get the basic parts of the jersey put together pretty easily. Show a knitter the details of the WW and I suspect that getting one made out of the yarn of your choice won't be nearly as costly as you might think. -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.
[RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers
On Sep 4, 3:43 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unfortunately, I have the attention span of a two year old and somehow managed to buy the shorts instead of the knickers. The shorts are very nice. But I have the most gorgeous legs of any bike riding male in Chicago. When I wear shorts, other riders distracted by my legs collide with stationary objects. Hilarious! Thank you for the laugh [and I agree... same holds true for me: ordered MUSA shorts, wife convinced me that they looked good - legs shorts- and then a sat down... WHOA, no way Jose: too much leg- too many years at too big a weight. Muscles or not, I am not showing that much leg to society, society deserves better. Kept the shorts for swimming trunks -swimming in the middle of nowhere, solo- swimming trunks]. -Scott -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I have too much of a beer gut to wear any of themwh! Actually I purchased the last pair of 3X (or were they 2X) pants and while nice I must hem them as they are for guys 7 feet tall. I do have the shorts but they are a bit tight in some ways and loose in others. I like the (idea) of knickers but am concerned that I may not be able to wear them at my place of employment and generally because of their semi nerdy, hippie, mountaineering look. I still can't find a combo that allows me to ride more than about 20 miles in hot temperatures without suffering from crotch discomfort. I've tried gel bibs, plain cheap cycling shorts, athletic breathable undies and plain shorts, regular shorts and undies, MUSA shorts with regular undies and the best combo has been my KEY brand logger jeans with suspenders and regular undies but only for temperatures below the low 70's. Every other combo eventually bunches up the fabric and gets uncomfortable. Maybe its the suspenders that are doing the trick. not sure that the clip on suspenders wouldn't tear the nylon fabric of the MUSA stuff. Any ideas for us big boys, I can ride more were it not for the discomfort in my nether parts? On Sep 4, 1:56 pm, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 4, 3:43 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unfortunately, I have the attention span of a two year old and somehow managed to buy the shorts instead of the knickers. The shorts are very nice. But I have the most gorgeous legs of any bike riding male in Chicago. When I wear shorts, other riders distracted by my legs collide with stationary objects. Hilarious! Thank you for the laugh [and I agree... same holds true for me: ordered MUSA shorts, wife convinced me that they looked good - legs shorts- and then a sat down... WHOA, no way Jose: too much leg- too many years at too big a weight. Muscles or not, I am not showing that much leg to society, society deserves better. Kept the shorts for swimming trunks -swimming in the middle of nowhere, solo- swimming trunks]. -Scott -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I still have a bit of a gut. Okay, more than a bit. But the MUSA shorts and pant sit normal on me. When we've had some hot weather even will slip on my huge XXL which are way too baggy now for a bike ride. Can't wear them at work, but do wear them a lot of the time otherwise. The knickers do ride a little lower in back. Not an issue as long as I have a longer top on. Most of the WoolyWarm tops fit the bill nicely. But the only other knickers I own are Swobo and those have their own issues. Nice for cool weather as long as they aren't catching on bike parts. The MUSAs are much more practical that way. A Wolly Warm jersey would be nice. Or a wool sweater. Yeah. In the original Nigel Smythe tweed pattern. Then I could match my bags. Creepy. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 4, 4:50 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have too much of a beer gut to wear any of themwh! Actually I purchased the last pair of 3X (or were they 2X) pants and while nice I must hem them as they are for guys 7 feet tall. I do have the shorts but they are a bit tight in some ways and loose in others. I like the (idea) of knickers but am concerned that I may not be able to wear them at my place of employment and generally because of their semi nerdy, hippie, mountaineering look. I still can't find a combo that allows me to ride more than about 20 miles in hot temperatures without suffering from crotch discomfort. I've tried gel bibs, plain cheap cycling shorts, athletic breathable undies and plain shorts, regular shorts and undies, MUSA shorts with regular undies and the best combo has been my KEY brand logger jeans with suspenders and regular undies but only for temperatures below the low 70's. Every other combo eventually bunches up the fabric and gets uncomfortable. Maybe its the suspenders that are doing the trick. not sure that the clip on suspenders wouldn't tear the nylon fabric of the MUSA stuff. Any ideas for us big boys, I can ride more were it not for the discomfort in my nether parts? -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I wear virtually exclusively MUSA shorts when riding in warm weather and (until now) MUSA pants when riding in non-warm weather. I intend to embrace the idea that knickers would be fine in cool weather so that the temperature eras would now be three: 70-up, shorts; 45-69., MUSA knickers; 44.-down, MUSA pants. However, no matter what the temperature, minus 20 to 100 plus (and yes I've ridden in both), I always where some petroleum jelly and wool boxers. The jelly really reduces friction in soft tissue; you'll know exactly where to put it. The wool boxers manage moisture and temperature perfectly. I wear lightweight or midweight wool boxers while riding, either one, in any temperature, all the time; I never have netherworld problems. Not that it's a particularly large amount of riding, but just for perspective: I ride between 4 and 5 thousands miles a year, from 5 to 55 miles on a given day, 6-7 days a week. Wool doesn't sound like it'd work. But it works perfectly for me. It is *definitely* worth a shot. Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Sep 4, 4:50 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I have too much of a beer gut to wear any of themwh! Actually I purchased the last pair of 3X (or were they 2X) pants and while nice I must hem them as they are for guys 7 feet tall. I do have the shorts but they are a bit tight in some ways and loose in others. I like the (idea) of knickers but am concerned that I may not be able to wear them at my place of employment and generally because of their semi nerdy, hippie, mountaineering look. I still can't find a combo that allows me to ride more than about 20 miles in hot temperatures without suffering from crotch discomfort. I've tried gel bibs, plain cheap cycling shorts, athletic breathable undies and plain shorts, regular shorts and undies, MUSA shorts with regular undies and the best combo has been my KEY brand logger jeans with suspenders and regular undies but only for temperatures below the low 70's. Every other combo eventually bunches up the fabric and gets uncomfortable. Maybe its the suspenders that are doing the trick. not sure that the clip on suspenders wouldn't tear the nylon fabric of the MUSA stuff. Any ideas for us big boys, I can ride more were it not for the discomfort in my nether parts? On Sep 4, 1:56 pm, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 4, 3:43 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Unfortunately, I have the attention span of a two year old and somehow managed to buy the shorts instead of the knickers. The shorts are very nice. But I have the most gorgeous legs of any bike riding male in Chicago. When I wear shorts, other riders distracted by my legs collide with stationary objects. Hilarious! Thank you for the laugh [and I agree... same holds true for me: ordered MUSA shorts, wife convinced me that they looked good - legs shorts- and then a sat down... WHOA, no way Jose: too much leg- too many years at too big a weight. Muscles or not, I am not showing that much leg to society, society deserves better. Kept the shorts for swimming trunks -swimming in the middle of nowhere, solo- swimming trunks]. -Scott- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
on 9/4/10 2:50 PM, charlie at charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: . not sure that the clip on suspenders wouldn't tear the nylon fabric of the MUSA stuff. Any ideas for us big boys, I can ride more were it not for the discomfort in my nether parts? I used the RBW-sold suspenders on my knickers since last September. They definitely aren't showing any abrasion or wear. It's a pretty fabric-friendly clip. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I'll see about getting some of their suspenders and I will look into the wool shorts. My full commute is about 45 miles round trip per day but I only ride it occasionally and do most of my rides at around 10-20 miles per day. Work just moved to a somewhat inaccessible and dangerous route by bicycle for the last few miles so I am evaluating my wardrobe again along with my bike lighting and baggage setup. For rides of ten miles or less I can wear nearly anything but I really start to notice the little discomforts as the mileage increases. On Sep 4, 10:07 pm, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.net wrote: on 9/4/10 2:50 PM, charlie at charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: . not sure that the clip on suspenders wouldn't tear the nylon fabric of the MUSA stuff. Any ideas for us big boys, I can ride more were it not for the discomfort in my nether parts? I used the RBW-sold suspenders on my knickers since last September. They definitely aren't showing any abrasion or wear. It's a pretty fabric-friendly clip. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
Agreed. I've been wearing MUSA knickers and shorts on most of my rides this summer and am very happy with them. I love the shorts for bumming around and while I wish they weren't so billowy and were a little longer, I've grown to love them. The knickers are good too. The new navy blue is great. And yes, the price is right. --mike -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
Been wearing the MUSA shorts for most of my rides this summer, but had to pull out the knickers today. High about 60 with a wind from the NW gusting around 30mph. Also had a long sleeve wool top. Felt positively chilly in the air. Riv bike content - put in 42 miles on the Sam Hillborne today. (1st batch, first day of delivery in MN, and one of the first builds. Nyah.) Oops - wrong thread. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 3, 8:04 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed. I've been wearing MUSA knickers and shorts on most of my rides this summer and am very happy with them. I love the shorts for bumming around and while I wish they weren't so billowy and were a little longer, I've grown to love them. The knickers are good too. The new navy blue is great. And yes, the price is right. --mike -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get some Riv knickers if they offered other-than- black with all panels the same color. Reid -- 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] Re: MUSA Knickers
I like wearing my MUSA shorts over my embarrassingly-worn out bib shorts. Ryan On Sep 3, 8:11 pm, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get some Riv knickers if they offered other-than- black with all panels the same color. Reid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: MUSA Knickers
Just got back from a ride in my MUSA shorts. I haven't found perfect shorts, but they're pretty darn good. Their knickers are the best though. Well, adding 1% Lycra would make 'em even more the best. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:14 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: I like wearing my MUSA shorts over my embarrassingly-worn out bib shorts. Ryan On Sep 3, 8:11 pm, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: I use riding knickers from one of those high-end brand$. Why not Rivs? 'Cause to my eyes, strictly my taste, the Riv knickers with the contrasting colored crotch look totally dorky. And I'm not getting black, because I use them all year around and black is too hot in the summer. I'd certainly get some Riv knickers if they offered other-than- black with all panels the same color. Reid -- 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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- 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.
