Hi, I started bike commuting this year for the first time in about 10 years & so far it's been great. As the weather got wetter I bought a pair of Altura Cascade overtrousers in XL as they seemed the right size. After I've warmed up they remain loose around the waist & lower legs but are tight & retrictive on the thighs. B*gger, I thought, and ordered a pair of Altura Drylines in XXL as I figured I could cope with too big round the waist as long as they had room on the thighs; these are about to go back as they are just as tight if not tighter.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-( Any help or sugestions would be *very* much appreciated. Thanks in advance Jake
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Hi, I started bike commuting this year for the first time in about 10 years & so far it's been great. As the weather got wetter I bought a pair of Altura Cascade overtrousers in XL as they seemed the right size. After I've warmed up they remain loose around the waist & lower legs but are tight & retrictive on the thighs. B*gger, I thought, and ordered a pair of Altura Drylines in XXL as I figured I could cope with too big round the waist as long as they had room on the thighs; these are about to go back as they are just as tight if not tighter.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-( Any help or sugestions would be *very* much appreciated. Thanks in advance
I got Freestyle pertex overtrousers, Medium. They are baggy round my thighs. They appear to be about 70cm circumference where it matters which is more than enough for my 58 cm thighs.
Hi, I started bike commuting this year for the first time in about 10 years & so far it's been great. As the weather got wetter I bought a pair of Altura Cascade overtrousers in XL as they seemed the right size. After I've warmed up they remain loose around the waist & lower legs but are tight & retrictive on the thighs. B*gger, I thought, and ordered a pair of Altura Drylines in XXL as I figured I could cope with too big round the waist as long as they had room on the thighs; these are about to go back as they are just as tight if not tighter.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-( Any help or sugestions would be *very* much appreciated. Thanks in advance Jake
I never find it necessary to wear overtrousers even though I've got a Goretex pair from a few year back. A good pair of cycling tights - I use the Endura ones - keep you warm even when its raining and dry out pretty quickly when it stops. I find that much easier than the sweat and on-off of waterproof trousers.
Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh?
Mountain Equipment Drilite Plus are quite baggy on the thighs - probably because they are not designed specifically for cycling. They're good on the bike for emergency "storm" use, though. Clips or bands be used to deal with the flappy ankles. Expensive but that's what you pay for the ultra-lightweight "breathable"* material with all the features.
See www.cotswold-outdoor.com/Cat/3324
* can still get sweaty so best saved for heavy rain in the winter months only. The zips help with ventilatation. Seat is not reinforced so I would worry about wearing out or splittling if used on a daily basis.
I go MTB'ing in a pair of Sprayway Mountain Rain waterproof trousers. At 100 quid they're not cheap (and i've cut them off to match the length of my 3/4 length shorts) but they've never let a drop of water thru & they're nice and baggy (mine are L size & i'm 6ft2 with reasonably wide legs!). Would be nice if they had a pocket though...
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Hi, I started bike commuting this year for the first time in about 10 years & so far it's been great. As the weather got wetter I bought a pair of Altura Cascade overtrousers in XL as they seemed the right size. After I've warmed up they remain loose around the waist & lower legs but are tight & retrictive on the thighs. B*gger, I thought, and ordered a pair of Altura Drylines in XXL as I figured I could cope with too big round the waist as long as they had room on the thighs; these are about to go back as they are just as tight if not tighter.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-( Any help or sugestions would be *very* much appreciated. Thanks in advance Jake
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Hi, I started bike commuting this year for the first time in about 10 years & so far it's been great. As the weather got wetter I bought a pair of Altura Cascade overtrousers in XL as they seemed the right size. After I've warmed up they remain loose around the waist & lower legs but are tight & retrictive on the thighs. B*gger, I thought, and ordered a pair of Altura Drylines in XXL as I figured I could cope with too big round the waist as long as they had room on the thighs; these are about to go back as they are just as tight if not tighter.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-( Any help or sugestions would be *very* much appreciated. Thanks in advance Jake
It never gets cold enough to stop wearing Lycra shorts here in Edinburgh.
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Hi, I started bike commuting this year for the first time in about 10 years & so far it's been great. As the weather got wetter I bought a pair of Altura Cascade overtrousers in XL as they seemed the right size. After I've warmed up they remain loose around the waist & lower legs but are tight & retrictive on the thighs. B*gger, I thought, and ordered a pair of Altura Drylines in XXL as I figured I could cope with too big round the waist as long as they had room on the thighs; these are about to go back as they are just as tight if not tighter.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-( Any help or sugestions would be *very* much appreciated. Thanks in advance
I got Freestyle pertex overtrousers, Medium. They are baggy round my thighs. They appear to be about 70cm circumference where it matters which is more than enough for my 58 cm thighs.
How big are yours, if its not too rude to ask ;o)
Thanks for the tip - s'not too rude to ask as long as it's only thighs :-) About 64 measured wearing heavy jeans so probably about 60..not that bizarre AFAIK...
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Has anyone got any suggestions about brands that are cut looser in the thigh? I'm sure it cant be that unusual for cyclists to have leg muscles:-(
Goretex Bikewear trousers are quite baggy (I wear them over loose fitting trousers, and have ample thighs), they're also less clammy then most, since there's only the PTFE membrane and the barest minimum of open weave outer fabric.
