Can anyone recommend some non-lycra mountain bike trousers?

ross_mcculloch
ross_mcculloch Posts: 478
edited April 2008 in MTB buying advice
I'm fairly new to mountain biking and I've yet to come to terms with the idea of wearing lycra trousers!

I'm after some good quality full length trousers that are breathable, not too heavy and not too tight fitting to do some XC in.

Any recommendations people?

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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    how about.....

    Endura Humvee Pants
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  • edzio
    edzio Posts: 50
    It's all about the shorts!! Get those legs pumping and they'll keep themselves warm!!
  • Larok
    Larok Posts: 577
    there's endura humvee shorts as well. They come with lycra shorts as well to wear underneath (useful for the padding they give you) and then the 'regular' short is on the outside so you look relatively normal!
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  • ross_mcculloch
    ross_mcculloch Posts: 478
    The Humvees look good, I've also been recommended these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360029514&N=Endura%20Singletrack%20Trouser

    Think I prefer the look of the Humvees.
  • Itsari
    Itsari Posts: 346
    I bought a pair of the humvee shorts the other day from one of my locals...and I must say they are damn fine!
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  • ross_mcculloch
    ross_mcculloch Posts: 478
    As I'm new to all this MTB lark..

    What difference will I see between using my standard breathable Helly Hansen trousers,that tie at the ankle, and a pair of bike-specific trousers or shorts like the Humvee?
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Ross - I do a daily 10 miler and wear normal boardshorts (surfing type) when it's warm and Nike tracksuit bottoms (I use them for running too) when it's colder.
    If it chucks it down I have some Regatta breathable waterproofs.

    I looked at cycle specific gear and saw no advantage whatsover - I'll spend money if needed but not if something I already have does the job fine. I tried the Humvees - 3/4 length shorts are not a good look IMO! Jackets and gloves need to be cycle specific but not shorts/trousers.

    I'd stick the the HH trousers as long as they won't snag in the chainring.
  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,593
    I wear a pair of fox baggy cycling shorts that have padding in them... mucho comfey for all trail conditions i have found
  • ross_mcculloch
    ross_mcculloch Posts: 478
    Cool, I'll stick to the HH's for just now.

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