Casual, skinny cycling shorts?

holiver
holiver Posts: 729
edited July 2014 in Road buying advice
Hi guys,

I am searching for some new shorts for my commute into uni each day, and longer rides on the weekend. However, I am not up for wandering around campus in lycra yet!

At present I am using some Endura MTB baggy shorts that are a bit more substantial than ideal when on the road bike. I could do with something a bit lighter, more form fitting and stylish that still has a cycling cut (or whatever that means!) and has features like secure pockets.

Does anyone have some good ideas for under £60? So far I have spotted the Endura Zyme and Rohan Outrider.

Cheers!

Comments

  • Rapha touring but I'm sure there are cheaper
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • Semantik
    Semantik Posts: 537
    edited July 2014
    These are a nice comfortable short (stretchy material) and not baggy at all:
    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-xc-black ... 95613.html

    They are a lot more fitted than my Endura Singletrack shorts.
  • I was going to suggest you look at some of the Troy Lee Designs shorts as they are apparently superb and form fitting. They are probably more than £60 though.
  • holiver
    holiver Posts: 729
    Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will look into them along with the Endura Urban Stretch Short I found along with the Swrve Durable Cotton.

    Anyone have either of these?
  • DiscoBoy
    DiscoBoy Posts: 905
    Just wear Lycra and then change.
    Red bikes are the fastest.
  • Check out the TLD Skyline and Ace shorts. Chain Reaction (amongst others), stock them.

    Some of their shorts come with, some without inserts, so check that.
  • Ouija
    Ouija Posts: 1,386
    Don't need to go with cycling specific shorts either. If you've got a 'Mountain Life', or similar, shop near you some of the high wicking outdoor hiking shorts can be quite comfy without the width of some MTB shorts.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Wear a padded liner with your choice of casual short.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    Slightly over budget at £65, the Vulpine shorts are very good. More practical than Rapha touring shorts as they have zipped side pockets.