Gentleman's Attire

Duffer65
Duffer65 Posts: 341
edited May 2011 in Road beginners
Does anyone know if there is a cheaper version of these available?

http://www.rapha.cc/3or4-shorts

I don't think my missus would appreciate me spending £130 on a pair of cut-off trousers.
Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!

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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Something like Surface Liquistretch shorts possibly?
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  • Duffer65
    Duffer65 Posts: 341
    dhope wrote:
    Something like Surface Liquistretch shorts possibly?


    Good suggestion, thanks.
    Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    A bit cheaper than the Rapha.

    http://www.swrve.co.uk/mens%20shorts.html
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Duffer65 wrote:
    Does anyone know if there is a cheaper version of these available?

    http://www.rapha.cc/3or4-shorts

    I don't think my missus would appreciate me spending £130 on a pair of cut-off trousers.

    The qulaity of the Rapha shorts is suspect, I've sent a pair back that the stitching has perished and they are only offering to re-stitch.
  • Duffer65
    Duffer65 Posts: 341
    ShutUpLegs wrote:
    Duffer65 wrote:
    Does anyone know if there is a cheaper version of these available?

    http://www.rapha.cc/3or4-shorts

    I don't think my missus would appreciate me spending £130 on a pair of cut-off trousers.

    The qulaity of the Rapha shorts is suspect, I've sent a pair back that the stitching has perished and they are only offering to re-stitch.

    I had heard similar tales.

    I think I may go for the Surface shorts as they are more in my price range!
    Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!
  • Zoomer37
    Zoomer37 Posts: 725
    They look like something you could get in Primark for a fiver.
  • Duffer65
    Duffer65 Posts: 341
    Zoomer37 wrote:
    They look like something you could get in Primark for a fiver.

    Thank you for taking the time to post a reply.
    Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    The swrve ones look good, some nice (and subtle) cycling related features such as a high back to stop your asre hanging out, etc. They would be good on a hybrid, etc. Full lycra looks a bit OTT if one is on a family cycling trail on a hybrid.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Duffer65 wrote:
    Zoomer37 wrote:
    They look like something you could get in Primark for a fiver.

    Thank you for taking the time to post a reply.

    At least we know where he shops

    The Rapha shorts are superb fitting and well designed.

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