[MTB_Rob_NC]

I have noticed in the past 2 years baggy shorts keep getting longer, longer and longer. I mean come on. I am all for the form, but it starting to get in the way of function. The inseam on a pair of shorts I just got is like 10" on a size medium wtf :angry: They are almost past my knee standing up!
Its not like my legs are dispraportionately short or anything. I have a 32/34" waist and a 32" inseam.

The best pair of shorts I can remember was Zoic's "static" (I think), they had like a 6" or 7" inseam. I don't mind riding in nuthuggers, I do when I ride the road, but I prefer baggies when I am hitting the trail. This is starting to annoy me.



Rant off.

 

[clancy98]

you mean biking shorts, or shorts in general?

Nobody likes to see balls.

 

[Echo]

Dude you go ahead and wear your short shorts and look like a 70's NBA player

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

you mean biking shorts, or shorts in general?

Biking shorts

Nobody likes to see balls.

How close do you get to your riding buddies?

Dude you go ahead and wear your short shorts and look like a 70's NBA player

I dont want short shorts, but jeeebuss these things keep getting longer and longer. Next thing ya know Fox is just going to sew a chamois into those shorts you see the 15 year old kids holding onto at the entrance to your local mall. Who knows maybe they will even include some faux boxers hanging out the top.

 

[Westy]

I have a problem finding baggies that don't drop below my knee when I pedal. And it sucks when they do that because it just rubs the skin on my knees and slows me down.

 

[dh girlie]

you mean biking shorts, or shorts in general?

Nobody likes to see balls.

AHAHAHAHAHA!





some of us do...

 

[-dustin]

i got some PIs that are the perfect length.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

I have a problem finding baggies that don't drop below my knee when I pedal. And it sucks when they do that because it just rubs the skin on my knees and slows me down.

That's what I am talking about.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Simple solution: wear lycra shorts. They haven't changed in something like 40 years...........

-S.S.-

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Simple solution: wear lycra shorts. They haven't changed in something like 40 years...........

-S.S.-

I like baggies for a few reasons when I ride my MTB

1) I usually put on my shorts at home, as apposed to the trail head, so having pockets makes things easier. Not to mention if I have to stop to get gas, or water or whatever.

2) and most importantly I like the additional layer of protection. I dont crash too often, usually when I do it is something like a slide out or something simple, where the baggy shorts will get in the way of the ground tearing away my skin.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I like baggies for a few reasons when I ride my MTB

1) I usually put on my shorts at home, as apposed to the trail head, so having pockets makes things easier. Not to mention if I have to stop to get gas, or water or whatever.

2) and most importantly I like the additional layer of protection. I dont crash too often, usually when I do it is something like a slide out or something simple, where the baggy shorts will get in the way of the ground tearing away my skin.

You'll probably have to live with 'em getting longer then. Unless they get shorter.

-S.S.-

 

[Atomic Dog]

I have a problem finding baggies that don't drop below my knee when I pedal. And it sucks when they do that because it just rubs the skin on my knees and slows me down.

The ones that come down past your knees generally fit my long legs just right. Most bike shorts tend to give me the "Larry Bird" look as Echo alluded to. So I say, Keep on makin em longer!

 

[dh girlie]

I like baggies for a few reasons when I ride my MTB

1) I usually put on my shorts at home, as apposed to the trail head, so having pockets makes things easier. Not to mention if I have to stop to get gas, or water or whatever.

2) and most importantly I like the additional layer of protection. I dont crash too often, usually when I do it is something like a slide out or something simple, where the baggy shorts will get in the way of the ground tearing away my skin.

you could take them to get just the outer shell hemmed. I did that with my snowboard pants...I guess they think every chick that boards is a friggin amazon.

 

[narlus]

Dude you go ahead and wear your short shorts and look like a 70's NBA player

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip pic>

The 80's-pornstar-white-striped socks are a nice touch.

-S.S.-

 

[Nate at RIT]

I'm a fan of the spandex underneath homemade cutoffs. But I'm aware of what you're talking about, which is why I stopped buying off the rack shorts.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

I'm a fan of the spandex underneath homemade cutoffs. But I'm aware of what you're talking about, which is why I stopped buying off the rack shorts.

I have been doing that more and more, but there was a nice pair of Oakley's on closeout for cheap. (that initiated this rant)

Also if you have an army/navy surplus store they usually have good nylon/cotton mix camo (also black/tan/olive usually) shorts for cheap that work well over spandex.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I have noticed in the past 2 years baggy shorts keep getting longer, longer and longer. I mean come on. I am all for the form, but it starting to get in the way of function. The inseam on a pair of shorts I just got is like 10" on a size medium wtf :angry: They are almost past my knee standing up!
Its not like my legs are dispraportionately short or anything. I have a 32/34" waist and a 32" inseam.

The best pair of shorts I can remember was Zoic's "static" (I think), they had like a 6" or 7" inseam. I don't mind riding in nuthuggers, I do when I ride the road, but I prefer baggies when I am hitting the trail. This is starting to annoy me.

Rant off.

It's not the inseam, it's your paunch pushing down on the waistband! :eviltongu

 

[clancy98]

some of us do...

Hey, you can like em, but you'll never convince me you like lookin at em.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

It's not the inseam, it's your paunch pushing down on the waistband! :eviltongu

It pushes the waistband out!

Thank you very much. :eviltongu

 

[Bullitrider]

I think women call shorts that hang below the knees "capris". Very fashionable for out on the trail.

 

[Snacks]

I think women call shorts that hang below the knees "capris". Very fashionable for out on the trail.

Hahaha!

Rob, are you saying you were camo shorts on the trail?

 

[dh girlie]

Hey, you can lick em, but you'll never convince me you like lookin at em.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Hahaha!

Rob, are you saying you were camo shorts on the trail?

If I did, you wouldnt be able to see me now would you?

I had 2 pairs of those shorts, neither were actually "camo" one was black, the other olive.

Is that ok?

 

[clancy98]

damn dhgirlie will you go out with me?

 

[Snacks]

If I did, you wouldnt be able to see me now would you?

I had 2 pairs of those shorts, neither were actually "camo" one was black, the other olive.

Is that ok?

:eviltongu

Yes, it's okay, I would perfer to see you in something shorter....more form fitting neaky:

Work it!

 

[Curb Hucker]

AHAHAHAHAHA!





some of us do...

i told you not to tell anyone

 

[Zman]

to get back to the original question you are actually describing what i have been waiting for shorts to do. i have a pair of roach Swade shorts, and love them for that specific reason, they come past my knees. and the reason.....cause they stay over your leg armour. that way it isnt popping back and forth accross the seam, which drives me NUTS!!!!!!! so i love a longer short like that so that it stays over the knee part of my armour and doesnt catch each time.

 

[splat]

Simple solution: wear lycra shorts. They haven't changed in something like 40 years...........

-S.S.-

I have been wearing them for 25 years , I don't care what People think , I' like comfort.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

to get back to the original question you are actually describing what i have been waiting for shorts to do. i have a pair of roach Swade shorts, and love them for that specific reason, they come past my knees. and the reason.....cause they stay over your leg armour. that way it isnt popping back and forth accross the seam, which drives me NUTS!!!!!!! so i love a longer short like that so that it stays over the knee part of my armour and doesnt catch each time.

That's great for DH, and for DH specific stuff thats fine, but I am talking about riding XC or trail, where the majority of us arent wearing armor.

 

[golgiaparatus]

I just wear some nuthuggers and throw a pair of old cutoff cargo pants over them for casual trail riding.

 

[Echo]

I personally applaud the trend of dudes clothes getting bigger and chicks clothes getting smaller.

 

[Zman]

That's great for DH, and for DH specific stuff thats fine, but I am talking about riding XC or trail, where the majority of us arent wearing armor.

yeha but that is what i use for trail riding too, just no armor. cant stand a short higher than my knee

 

[splat]

I personally applaud the trend of dudes clothes getting bigger and chicks clothes getting smaller.

I can not argue with that logic !

 

[mack]

I hate baggy shorts allot!

They once caused me a nasty crash. I had taken off the adjustment caps on the top of my shivver, and i was pedaling through the street and the ****ing long short caught the right top cap of the shivver, and when my knee went down it pulled the wheel to the right, and i crashed with no helmet or anything at like 25 miles an hour in the middle of the street. Not only was it dangerouse and did i get pretty beaten up, but the whole town saw it... :nuts:

Now i dont even own a pair of shorts, other than swiming, but i usually swim in my jeans any way.

 

[LordOpie]

skip lycra shorts and go straight to bibs.

as for pockets to walk into a gas station and hold you wallet, you can wear baggy shorts over your lycra until you get to the trail head. Besides, you'll need regular shorts to change into after riding. The boys do like being aired out after a long ride.

 

[narlus]

as well as a nice soak of the undercarriage.

 

[ioscope]

Pearl izumi's

 

[LordOpie]

PI has to be the most over-rated product since vanilla coke.

 

[MudGrrl]

I am all for the long shorts...based on the fact that I am 6 ft tall.

It's a bummer to go into the girls' section, and find out that all the shorts are pink and are about 6" long. :mumble:

I like a bit of protection on my legs.

So, I often wear guys baggy shorts.

-the Amazon