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Shorts for riding?

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  1. I still prefer to wear a plain cotton hiking short when riding, but have
    been wearing padded, lycra bib knickers throughout the winter. I also
    have padded cycling shorts, but I'd rather find something more to my
    liking as the weather is getting warmer again.

    Can anyone recommend anything that is looser fitting and shorter than
    the normal lycra, paneled and padded cycling shorts?

    My previous pair of hiking shorts that I preferred wearing for riding
    have finally gotten too worn to be worn in public anymore. I haven't
    been able to find a cotton hiking short to my liking in about ten years
    now. I can't stand the long baggie shorts that seem to be the only
    thing stores carry anymore. And I hate accessories like built-in
    plastic buckles and deep cargo pockets.

    Perhaps a mountain biking short? Anyone know of a good hiking, or
    mountain biking short - something plain and suitable for a lo-tech retro
    kind of rider like me (it doesn't need to be seamless in the rear or
    have any padding)?

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    Chuck Anderson • Boulder, CO
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    The lack of it is common.
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  2. Cripes, Chuck, with all your experience, you should be telling US what
    to do!

    Me, I usually buy cheap, but 100% cotton shorts at the Salvation Army
    store. Wash 'em in the shower by stomping on 'em. When they get too
    bad, through 'em away and find another used clothing store.

    But you're right on the point about avoiding multi-pockets, plastic
    buckles or other things that just get in the way.

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