Corp Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Hi peeps, Been a while since I was on the forum but getting back into riding again....finally! ! I am in need of kit again but I am looking for shorts similar to Fox Ranger shorts. I will be doing mostly trail and single track riding and maybe a little XC once I can do the distance again. My body has been a little neglected thus I am softy these days and I realise I might need some padding for my boney ass but I can't bare the thought of fitting myself into skinny cycling pants. My riding will not be more than 20km in any given day for a time to come. Honestly I am so unfit that on day one I am expecting to phone for a pickup just after getting around the block to the bottom of the slope from my house. I will also start commuting 10km to work each day soon too. I will buy better kit as I go along but for now and just to get the ball rolling, and to create some comfort for the transition back into cycling, I want something which will suffice for the basics. My time schedule is so unorganised that is why I am asking for the tips of what to get because shops are always closed when I find some spare time hence shopping time never happens. I am located in Lonehill area next to Fourways. Still have my old Bell Faction helmet that will be getting a new lick of matt white paint until I can get another multisport helmet with better ventilation. So now you understand I have a shoe string budget for this belated return. Any help will be appreciated.
Thomo Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Saw these advertised the other day: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/123823-krankd-gear-casual-riding-baggies/
Corp Posted March 19, 2015 Author Posted March 19, 2015 Fantastic. They might actually be what I am looking. I popped them an email for details. Thanks.
T-Bob Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 How much are the Rangers going for? I'm a fan of Endura Humvee but have been rolling mostly in Intrepid Apparel Mission shorts for trail and all day on the bike hacking about. I ride them happily up to 50km odd. http://www.intrepidapparel.co.uk/shop They have a 50% sale on at the moment and if you know anyone coming over from the UK they are unbelievably good, well thought out and stretchy! They come in at about R700 but are built to last. Getting some new jerseys (race and recon), a soft shell as well as upping my short count when my bro comes out in may. Swizzle.co.za (autocorrect fail!!) www.swindle.co.za always have good value shorts.
Corp Posted March 19, 2015 Author Posted March 19, 2015 I had a quick look at all the sites given. Swizzle link doesn't seem to sell anything but the others are definitely options although my UK peeps are just returned to their Brit homes. Maybe someone is coming over soon again. I got family coming from Canada in April maybe I must look at some deals that side.
PhilipV Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I think swizzle should be swindle.co.za They sell dakine shorts. I love my dakine shorts. Also take a look at the first ascent and capestorm ranges. You can even get them at some sportsman's warehouse stores. Edited : autocorrect fail
morecycling Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Also you can try: 1. Indola and2. First Ascent They are both making very decent, affordable MTB baggies.
Thomo Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I think swizzle should be swindle.co.zaThey sell dakine shorts. I love my dakine shorts. Also take a look at the first ascent and capstone ranges. You can even get them at some sportsman's warehouse stores. Don't you mean CapeStorm.?
Catatonic_Joe Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I've got two MTB Shorts, a First Ascent and a Fox Ranger. I've had the First Ascent for years now, and It's wayyyyy more comfortable than the Fox. So I use the FA for long 2 hour + rides, and the fox for commuting and shorter rides.
Brawler Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I practically live in my Fox Ranger shorts. I got them for cheap (R600ish) at the Fox shop in Canal Walk in November last year.
Corp Posted March 20, 2015 Author Posted March 20, 2015 Where can I get First Ascent shorts? Want to go take a look. Actually have some spare time this Saturday so will go to a couple of shops to see what they have.
Corp Posted March 20, 2015 Author Posted March 20, 2015 Oh wait...sportsman's warehouse might have. I should learn to slow down and absorb the details.
T-Bob Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I think swizzle should be swindle.co.zaThey sell dakine shorts. I love my dakine shorts. Also take a look at the first ascent and capestorm ranges. You can even get them at some sportsman's warehouse stores. Edited : autocorrect fail 100%! Auto correct on my mac is killing me it takes real words and changes it to other real words or totally made up ones! Swindle it is.
Brian Fantana Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I have the following baggies that have served me very well so far:Endura Singletrack - BrownFox Ranger - Blue661 Crossover - BlackDakine Syncline - CanteenOne Industries (cannot remember the model) - Blue
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