zuludog Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 any mtb baggy shorts good enough for rides like joberg2c etc?
patches Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 any mtb baggy shorts good enough for rides like joberg2c etc? I'm sure the TLD XC shorts are. When you say "good enough" do you mean from a comfort, or from a durability point of view?
patches Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 cos from a durability point of view the TLDs are awesome. Similar material to that used on DH shorts, and they have the elasticated crotch area (like DH shorts) so movement should be good. Removable (I think) chamois too. Saw these at FPC in Paulshof:http://www.yeah-baby.eu/WebRoot/Store6/Shops/62207531/4AFC/37AA/3EFE/3981/8AF0/C0A8/28BC/B10A/tld_xc_shorts_red_plaid.jpg
zuludog Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 i am concerned more with support and comfort. rode the epic with lycra (assos) last year and no real bum issues ,but like baggies and wonder if there are any that will be ok for long rides
Cois Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 I have that SA brand (indola me think) worst shorts ever) and a set of Fox. Love the fox shorts. Better fit, but you can't remove inner.
Spinnekop Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 We passed a team with their baggies every day on the Joberg2C. Don't want to know about shafing..... MacFly01 1
CAAD4 Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 I love my Hoss Ponderosa baggies. I beleive they are one of the best, but I would not war them on a multi day ride.
Cois Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Baggies are so fake to tell the truth... The part inside is a fat mans roadie part inside the baggies. So the cloth hardly moves to cause discomfort.
rideanywhere Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 I used Cape Storm AK47 shorts in the Freedom Challenge last year, no worries.(didn't finish, dropped out after 13days) The liner is the same as tights anyhow. I just can't take the sensation of my backside hanging out when I'm out & about in the countryside & at least you have pockets to stash things in & a bit of protection when the road comes up to meet you every now & again. The AK47s are excellent but out of circulation so I picked up a pair of Endura tech pants in the UK. They're the bees knees & you can order them from CRC.
zuludog Posted January 14, 2011 Author Posted January 14, 2011 i like the look of baggies , have a pair of the ak 47s - they great however in my view the padding is not adequate for multiday rides.
Robrider Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I haven't ever tried baggys that I would sit in for more than 40kms (a couple pairs of Fox). But what ever you go with, make sure they are very comfortable. Someone pulled out on the second last day of J2c because of saddle sores. Thats just heart breaking. Personally, I would just stick to what works. Its not like its a fasion show anyway...
Stevief Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I have that SA brand (indola me think) worst shorts ever) and a set of Fox. Love the fox shorts. Better fit, but you can't remove inner.also bought inola they were absolute crap. The chamois seperated rom the shorts after 4 rides. Stay away from that brand,.
riaanb Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 We passed a team with their baggies every day on the Joberg2C. Don't want to know about shafing..... The guys in the cammo kit that were obviously trying to make a point?
zuludog Posted January 14, 2011 Author Posted January 14, 2011 I haven't ever tried baggys that I would sit in for more than 40kms (a couple pairs of Fox). But what ever you go with, make sure they are very comfortable. Someone pulled out on the second last day of J2c because of saddle sores. Thats just heart breaking. Personally, I would just stick to what works. Its not like its a fasion show anyway... right.
nacho! Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I have that SA brand (indola me think) worst shorts ever) and a set of Fox. Love the fox shorts. Better fit, but you can't remove inner.Agree, mine only held a few rides, managed to save it before it was too late. What fox shorts do you have?
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