im not a roadie, but....

joshtp

I want some lycra, to go under my baggies, i think the exra warmth provided could be a good thing! my knees keep getting cold! so, what are the best 3/4 length lycra shorts, for as little money as pos, tesco sell shorts for £7 wich is good, but i really want something that will cover my knees. under £15 would be good if possible. Padding would be nice as well, as im going to ride CYB in decembre, ans i only have a HT, and i hear its a bit of a bum beater.

The Spiderman

Worth paying a bit more,for something thats so fundamental to your comfort on the bike.
I have some DHB Merston bib tights which were £35 ad have been great.
They do a 3/4 version,too.

drabfurs

I ordered these yesterday on advice from others on this forum. Plan to wear them under my baggies. They are pretty cheap


http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-padded-cycling-pants-mens-636019

joshtp

drabfurs wrote:

I ordered these yesterday on advice from others on this forum. Plan to wear them under my baggies. They are pretty cheap


http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-padded-cycling-pants-mens-636019

yeah, not too keen on the whole full length thing..... what about the DHB earnly ones on wiggle for £13? theyr not 3/4's but....

_Ferret_

what about getting some knee pads to keep your knees warm in the winter - that's what I've started doing. I wear my Kyle straits on all rides now..

Wooliferkins

Would knee warmers not do the trick?

spirrus

First post!!

How about these - could be perfect, full inner, full length, I bought them a couple of weeks ago at JE James:

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/pant-lin ... 53404.html

just what you'e looking for, down from £45 to £15!!!!

Spirrus

MacAndCheese

_Ferret_ wrote:

what about getting some knee pads to keep your knees warm in the winter - that's what I've started doing. I wear my Kyle straits on all rides now..

I agree with this, although I also have some full length lycra for when it gets full on winter.

joshtp

hmm, some of these full length ones look good, although, im a bit vain and dont really want the wet suit look when im on the bike! as for knee pads, well, i already wear fox standard knee's, but they dont wrap the knee, and i want something for me thighs too, and some pading!

bails87

The DHB £13 ones are fine, I've got a pair and had no problems.

There were some blue 3/4 bib tights on Wiggle going fairly cheap too. But other than a Sports Direct bargain you'll struggle to get 3/4 for £15.

I've also got 3/4 Endura tights, and the liner that came with my Humvees, but I quite like wearing my kneepads for warmth. Especially now most of my riding is in the dark, so no-one can see me doing tame farm track/towpath riding with kneepads on :oops:

mozzy10

i have the DHB merston in 3/4 length from wiggle. For cheap lycra bibs they're great and you don't even notice them while riding. Its just like being naked, but warmer.

El Capitano

The Spiderman wrote:

Worth paying a bit more,for something thats so fundamental to your comfort on the bike.
I have some DHB Merston bib tights which were £35 ad have been great.
They do a 3/4 version,too.

I have two pairs of they're 3/4 bib shorts which II commute in and have raced XC in during the nice 'summer' weather we had this year. Can't fault them.

joshtp

hmmm, well, its either a trip down to my local sports world, or DHB earnly shorts, wich arnt ideal as id like them to cover my knee
what should i go for?
or long, full length ones, they look a bit lame but..... they can be had cheeply, and ofer best warmth, im just not sure i will want to wear them on my local rides, which tend to feature alot of stuff around town, and in fairly public places.

El Capitano

Have you got a Field & Trek store near you?

I got some full length Karrimore cycling specific tights for £12 yesterday?