[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts/Pants Sizing question

2010-01-24 Thread Angus
Matt,

I am long of leg and short of waist.  For longs I ordered by leg
length and sinched the waiste to fit, works well for me.  The shorts
I orderd by waist.  The tan colors did stain a bit from the Brooks
saddle, the grays have not.

Angus

On Jan 24, 1:14 pm, Matt Critchlow matt.critch...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi,

 First post in the group! I'm transitioning myself away from the lycra
 clad army of cyclists here in San Diego as I never really liked them
 in the first place. Most of my riding is commuting anyway, and the
 more and more I've been riding the sillier the outfit has felt to me.
 Finding the Rivendell site (and this group soon after) was comforting
 in a way, because none of my friends that ride would even consider
 wearing anything else. So it was nice to see another perspective on
 cycling out there that makes more sense to me, in more ways than just
 the clothes.. Man I'd love to get one of those A Homer Hilson bikes
 someday, what a great design!

 That said: The MUSA shorts and pants look like a great alternative,
 and I'm trying to figure out the sizing before I order some. I'm a
 tall guy 6'5 with about a 37.5 PBH and a 35 or so inch waist. It
 looks like the inseam on the pants is a little longer if i get the XL
 so that sounds good, but I'm at the bottom end of the waist range. For
 the shorts, it seems like I'm somewhere between a L and XL but the
 inseam looks to be the same on both.

 Any advice on sizes? Thanks everyone!

 Matt

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[RBW] Re: MUSA Shorts/Pants Sizing question

2010-01-24 Thread Matt Critchlow
Thanks everyone for the comments and opinions!

I think I have a better idea on the sizing now, your input was really
helpful.

Cheers,

Matt

On Jan 24, 7:20 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
 I only have tan (two pair shorts, one knickers) and have never had any
 bleeding or discoloration.  The knickers fit perfect, but the shorts are a
 bit short.  I wish there was a touch of lycra/spandex in them.  Pockets are
 ok, that's what I carry my PS camera in all the time.  Never falls out
 unless I'm fumbling with it.

 DE





 On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
  Yes, Anne is correct about the usefulness around camp, or as wind pants.  I
  have not had any experience with the gray pants, only the tan knickers.  I'd
  avoid the tan colored items.

  RS

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  *Sent:* Sun, January 24, 2010 5:15:26 PM
  *Subject:* Re: [RBW] MUSA Shorts/Pants Sizing question

  For an opposite perspective, I have the MUSA gray pants. They're not
  beautiful, but they do fit adequately. I take them along on bike
  tours, because they are great both wearing around camp and as an extra
  layer during the cycling day. Despite plenty of abuse-- touring!--
  mine are not stained. Knickers would not suit me at all-- funny tan
  marks, and the knickers wouldn't keep the mosquitos off my legs in
  camp.

  My 6'3 son wears XL.

  On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
   Matt -- I own three Riv's and lots of other stuff purchased from them.
  The
   only thing I'll NEVER buy again are the MUSA pants. Bad fit, pockets
  don't
   seal shut, and if you buy the non-black color it stains from the sweat
  after
   the first hard ride, and never goes away.  In short, great bikes, bad
   clothing…

   Look at Swobo knickers, Ibex, or elswhere.

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 Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something
 wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym.  ~Bill Nye,
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