Discussion
These:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Best of both worlds: the comfort of a padded (lycra, yes) short for the inner, with the Cpt. Coolness of baggies on the outside.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Best of both worlds: the comfort of a padded (lycra, yes) short for the inner, with the Cpt. Coolness of baggies on the outside.
SCOOTERMAN said:
These:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Best of both worlds: the comfort of a padded (lycra, yes) short for the inner, with the Cpt. Coolness of baggies on the outside.
I'll vote for these too, but whatever you do, go for the size up from your normal fit.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Best of both worlds: the comfort of a padded (lycra, yes) short for the inner, with the Cpt. Coolness of baggies on the outside.
I always fit medium with my 32" waist, but these were a bit tight. I've decided to keep them since living abroad means they are hard to send back to CRC, but if I could, I would have chosen the large size.
The lycra insert also means you have a padded crotch which is brilliant. Protects your danglies and keeps your bum nicely padded
Not wishing to hijack the thread, but I have a few clothing questions too!
Firstly - cycling shorts! I've never worn these before, but ordered a pair along with my rear lights from wiggle t'other day. The fitted (if you'll excuse me being blunt for a second....) my arse fine, but they were really tight on my legs, to the point where I actually cut the eleasticated band off, because I was worried it would restrict circulation! How tight are they supposed to be? Any other advice for getting the right fit?
Secondly - what to wear. I went out the other night after the temperature had dropped and ended up chilling my arms and stomach, whilst my legs and head were pouring with sweat! This didn't do me much good
I presume the idea is to go for multiple breathable layers? Can anyone recommend the sort of thing you'd wear for aggresive-XC winter/night rides.
Firstly - cycling shorts! I've never worn these before, but ordered a pair along with my rear lights from wiggle t'other day. The fitted (if you'll excuse me being blunt for a second....) my arse fine, but they were really tight on my legs, to the point where I actually cut the eleasticated band off, because I was worried it would restrict circulation! How tight are they supposed to be? Any other advice for getting the right fit?
Secondly - what to wear. I went out the other night after the temperature had dropped and ended up chilling my arms and stomach, whilst my legs and head were pouring with sweat! This didn't do me much good
I presume the idea is to go for multiple breathable layers? Can anyone recommend the sort of thing you'd wear for aggresive-XC winter/night rides.Chris71 said:
Not wishing to hijack the thread, but I have a few clothing questions too!
Firstly - cycling shorts! I've never worn these before, but ordered a pair along with my rear lights from wiggle t'other day. The fitted (if you'll excuse me being blunt for a second....) my arse fine, but they were really tight on my legs, to the point where I actually cut the eleasticated band off, because I was worried it would restrict circulation! How tight are they supposed to be? Any other advice for getting the right fit?
Secondly - what to wear. I went out the other night after the temperature had dropped and ended up chilling my arms and stomach, whilst my legs and head were pouring with sweat! This didn't do me much good I presume the idea is to go for multiple breathable layers? Can anyone recommend the sort of thing you'd wear for aggresive-XC winter/night rides.
Look at some fitted softshell tops/jackets from some specialist outdoor companies. These are invariably made from 4 way stretch double weave polyester and are windproof, water resistant (not proof) and most importantly breathable, you won't cook in one of these like you would in a waterproof hardshell with laminate (i.e GoreTex or EVent). Firstly - cycling shorts! I've never worn these before, but ordered a pair along with my rear lights from wiggle t'other day. The fitted (if you'll excuse me being blunt for a second....) my arse fine, but they were really tight on my legs, to the point where I actually cut the eleasticated band off, because I was worried it would restrict circulation! How tight are they supposed to be? Any other advice for getting the right fit?
Secondly - what to wear. I went out the other night after the temperature had dropped and ended up chilling my arms and stomach, whilst my legs and head were pouring with sweat! This didn't do me much good
I presume the idea is to go for multiple breathable layers? Can anyone recommend the sort of thing you'd wear for aggresive-XC winter/night rides.I wear a North Face 3/4 Zip softshell top called the Zeitgeist. Very light, durable and stretchy minimal top with a bit of droptail. There are other tops like this but they're more for hiking and climbing so a bit overkill but all use their signature Apex fabric of varying weights.
There are lots of others on the market, some come with Gore Windstopper fabric which is very good but not as breathable as it uses laminate technology. If it's mixed weather and fairly cold then the best fabric is probably Polartec Powershied, which is pretty weather resistant and more breathable than windstopper, a great allrounder.
Check out:
Montane - fantastic outdoor company that makes lightweight, hiking, climbing and cycling clothing. And if you want full on waterproof jackets they're stuff is excellent as they use EVent laminate fabrics which are more breathable (though not more than a softshell) than GoreTex Pro Shell and other laminates.
Also try Rab, Patagonia, Arcteryx, Salomon, Howies all do fitted softshell tops in varying fabrics and styles.
Overall though, you wouldn't want anything too thick or heavy as you expend a lot of energy cycling and therefore need to wick away that sweat so you stay comfortable and dry without being cold.
I wear cycling shorts and baggies on top. I cut out the 'built in' padding as they wee very uncomfortable. Invest in a good pair of cycling shorts and it does matter what you put over the top.
Also invest in a good base layer top and a few thin layers is better than 1 thick one. Don't wear natural materials especially cotton. When you sweat it will soak into the cotton and you will freeze. A good waterproof jacket will keep you dry and protect you from the wind. I have a pair of Altura trousers which look more like DH ones but they last for ever, are windproof and showerproof. They were £60 but worth it. Oh, now the nights are drawing in good lights and a reflective vest are essential. happy cycling!
Also invest in a good base layer top and a few thin layers is better than 1 thick one. Don't wear natural materials especially cotton. When you sweat it will soak into the cotton and you will freeze. A good waterproof jacket will keep you dry and protect you from the wind. I have a pair of Altura trousers which look more like DH ones but they last for ever, are windproof and showerproof. They were £60 but worth it. Oh, now the nights are drawing in good lights and a reflective vest are essential. happy cycling!
Endura! Think that's the brand someone recommended to me before.
The plan (lower body wise) was to go for padded shorts as I have rather poor circulation and an uncompromising saddle (I think that's what it is - I get bad cramp when cycling) And then track suit bottoms over the top.
I might try using one of my skiing vest things with a long sleeve t-shirt over the top. I'm not doing 4 hours across snowdnonia, just 90 minutes round the local woods, but it's enough to build up a sweat and also a windchill (particularly if you're a fat git like me)
The plan (lower body wise) was to go for padded shorts as I have rather poor circulation and an uncompromising saddle (I think that's what it is - I get bad cramp when cycling) And then track suit bottoms over the top.
I might try using one of my skiing vest things with a long sleeve t-shirt over the top. I'm not doing 4 hours across snowdnonia, just 90 minutes round the local woods, but it's enough to build up a sweat and also a windchill (particularly if you're a fat git like me)
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