Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
Call them up and ask the inseam measurement. On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM, jim_OLP wrote: > I wish somebody here would buy a pair and report back... I need to > know if they run long or short. > > > > On Oct 3, 9:52 pm, Allan in Portland wrote: >> One of the local bike shops here in Portland does their own set of >> pants. They tweeted recently they are getting close to reorder time, >> which probably means they are close to picked-over on sizes, but if >> they are in your price range you might want to check them out. They >> are a very good shop, very BOB-ish, and I trust when they do something >> they do it right. >> >> http://clevercycles.com/2010/04/24/sshhh-introducing-belmont-stealth-... >> >> Having said that, I didn't spring for a pair myself and can't >> personally attest to their quality. I can say Todd, one of the owners, >> has a pair on every time I see him and they are indeed very stealthy. >> There is a marked taper to the leg. If you look for it it is >> noticeable and you know exactly which pair of pants he's wearing. I >> suspect he has a couple pairs. :-) >> >> -Allan > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- -- 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 10:21, Garth wrote: > > I just saw theses from Jitensha very pricey though. > http://www.jitensha.com/eng/knickers.html > But, if they fit and function well . that's priceless. I like those! My favorite riding trousers are a pair of woolen thrift store Polo-brand golf trousers. I cut the bottoms off and relocated the adjusty buckles at the waistband to the bottom of the leg. Here in Esteban's photo I was wearing them while adventuring in the Santa Monicas with the Riv Bunch last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3894982599/sizes/o/in/photostream/ I find little need for anything shorter or lighter, as I don't get overheated wearing these knickers even on hot days. Wool jerseys and/or long sleeves, on the other hand, do get me feeling quite warm. I find that a thick fabric works best for me, saddle comfort-wise. I like to ride in boxer shorts and on leather saddles, and thin fabrics can bunch up under my sit bones and chafe, but a thick fabric like reasonably thick wool does not bunch up. I'm always on the lookout at thrift stores, and I have a few pairs of trousers waiting for me to get out the sewing machine. James Black Los Angeles, CA -- The 2011 month-at-a-time-view Planner-Calendar, Architecture Burger product AB0612 designed by James Black, is available now. For more information: http://architectureburger.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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
FWIW, my method is simply to cut and add velcro; I leave the pockets on -- they are very useful, especially in winter when one doesn't have access to rear jersey pockets. I favor high rise, pleated, full cut dress trousers for comfort when in the hoods or hooks, of tightly woven gabardine or plain weave wool for wear; so far, except for shininess and saddle smudging, mine show little wear after several seasons. I cut mine long, plus 8, hem and add long velcro because I like them snugged up tight under the knee with a lot of bag. FWIW, mine come out of the washer, Kookabura and delicates wash, hang dry, looking decent. On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Lee wrote: > I posted a Flickr set on how to make your own cycling conversion > shorts: > > http://tinyurl.com/27s7jbv > > These will match nicely with my Quickbeam. > > Best, > Lee > > > > On Oct 5, 4:05 pm, William wrote: >> Lee, that is DIY-lightful. Nice work. >> >> Cycling Re-cons. Brilliant! >> >> On Oct 5, 4:01 pm, Lee wrote: >> >> > This may seem like a hassle, but it really isn't too much trouble, >> > depending on where you live, and can be quite cheap: I'll make a run >> > through the local thrift/Goodwill stores looking for decent pants. I >> > try to find merino wool, but some of the funkier fabrics work quite >> > well. Then, I have the pants converted into shorts or knickers via >> > hemming and pegging. >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
Not mine; my home made knickers get heavy use during the cold months and, so far, except for some shininess there is no sign of wear after three seasons, for two of them. I use top quality wool trousers for conversion. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 6:54 PM, Tim McNamara wrote: > I find wool to have inadequate abrasion resistance for shorts, tights and > trousers for cycling. They wear through in embarrassing places quickly > (sometimes within 2-3 rides). > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > 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 [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
Joneswares absolutely do not wear like this. Ibex duos don't either (but they are not wool on the high wear areas). Can't speak to other brands. From: Tim McNamara To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, October 5, 2010 7:54:20 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue I find wool to have inadequate abrasion resistance for shorts, tights and trousers for cycling. They wear through in embarrassing places quickly (sometimes within 2-3 rides). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
I wear the wool "semi tights" as winter tights and they are fine. Especially under a pair of shorts. Joneswares makes (in the USa btw) very good stuff, and they are great people to work with. I wear their shorts and jerseys all year round (with/without tights as you might expect) From: JoelMatthews To: RBW Owners Bunch Sent: Tue, October 5, 2010 5:02:49 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue Mike Flanigan mentions a company called JonesWare on his blog today. These trail pants look somewhat normal: http://www.joneswares.com/item/Men_s_Trek_Trail_Pants/306/c62 On Oct 5, 4:54 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Those wool semi tights are long underwear. For long underwear, they're > fine, but in no sense are they pants. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
Those wool semi tights are long underwear. For long underwear, they're fine, but in no sense are they pants. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Frederick, Steve wrote: > They seem to be in stock: > > http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/wool-semi-tights/22-271 > > > I see it's time for the Perennial Plea: > > BRING BACK THE WOOLY WARM 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
They seem to be in stock: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/wool-semi-tights/22-271 -Original Message- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Phil Bickford Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 3:05 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue I see it's time for the Perennial Plea: BRING BACK THE WOOLY WARM PANTS!! or at least something similar. A pant made in merino wool a little looser than the Ralphas. - no dressy garmet pockets or details though. Maybe zippered pockets. Unfortunately VERY expensive for something you'll wear the seat out of - but long lasting otherwise. OK - sorry, you're right I am whining. Phil B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
Just unzip the ankle zipper a bit when you get there and instant bell bottoms! Steve -Original Message- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Michael_S Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 4:25 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue I've used the Hind Munich tapered running pant a bunch too. I find them a little too tapered for rides to the pub or coffee shop. Great for hiking/xc sking etc though. ~Mike~ On Oct 4, 10:44 am, "Frederick, Steve" wrote: > 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: [email protected] > > [mailto:[email protected]]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 [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
This is atually a topic I've thought about at times. I have some semi-casual pants that I can just barely get away with at work that have a zipper around the mid thigh. I can remove them lower leg and get shorts. The only draw back at work is that they have cargo pockets which look kind of dress down. I generally just wear skin shorts and in cooler weather put leg warmers on over the shorts. I then change in the closet in my office. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 11:58 AM, charlie wrote: > Holy cow just wear your denim pants. I wear my Key brand logger pants > with suspenders for all my cold weather riding because its what I wear > anyway. Yea they are cotton but it hasn't hurt me for rides up to 25 > miles which is as far as my commute is. I rode with them in 78 degree > weather last Thursday and it wasn't unbearable. In cooler temperatures > I don't sweat as bad and they work fine. For lighter rain you just get > wet and dry out later. The fit on my jeans is trim in the ankles but I > usually just tuck the excess into my sock or wear a reflective ankle > gizmo that Riv sells. I've been wanting a chain guard but am too lazy > to order one at the moment. Plain old cotton sweat pants work good too > if you wear the suspenders to keep them from bunching up but they look > kind of too casual off the bike and I won't wear them at work > so.. > > On Oct 3, 6:34 pm, jim_OLP 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 [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Fai Mao The Blogger who sometimes responds to comments -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: perennial pants issue
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 8:17 AM, Mojo wrote: > I really like the REI adventure pant They call it a "pant". Does this mean you get only one leg's worth? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
