tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post6869818173258748835..comments2023-10-22T08:30:46.934-05:00Comments on Redd Shift: Cycling Fashion - An ExperimentScott Reddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13769134824821490457noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post-86587800194869981122009-02-26T21:18:00.000-06:002009-02-26T21:18:00.000-06:00Thanks for the comment, Steve. They are pretty co...Thanks for the comment, Steve. They are pretty comfortable. When it's too warm for the AmFIBs underneath, I will have to do like Munson said and wear some cycling shorts underneath, as I'm sure that thin pant material wouldn't be comfortable on a long ride.<BR/><BR/>I might get some of the Hell Yes knickers. I really like the look of the buttoned band at the bottom.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I did find some argyle socks tonight. I might debut them on the Dirty, Wicked tour ride Saturday. :)Scott Reddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769134824821490457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post-31888104785999401482009-02-26T10:10:00.000-06:002009-02-26T10:10:00.000-06:00I'm diggin the new look. One of my roommates has ...I'm diggin the new look. One of my roommates has a pair of those Hell Yes knickers and likes them fairly well, but I'm guessing your custom pair is just as comfortable. Really, they seem like pretty much the same thing.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441089940672679095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post-39400549094856737952009-02-23T13:53:00.000-06:002009-02-23T13:53:00.000-06:00Thanks for the comment, Munson. I've seen the roc...Thanks for the comment, Munson. I've seen the rock climbing pants online, as well as the cycling specific catalogs. You're right...danged expensive.<BR/><BR/>The best I've seen for the money are <A HREF="http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/hell-yes/pants/reknicks/index.html" REL="nofollow">Hell Yes Re-Knicks</A>. Basically they take new and used pants and convert them to nice looking knickers, often adding a cell phone pocket and a band at the cuff with buttons. They start at $50 (including shipping) and go to $60 for premium fabrics like wool.<BR/><BR/>I saw RD's homebrew knicks and that gave me the idea to find a tailor on Saturday. I might have to go back with a few more pairs of pants.<BR/><BR/>Brady: All I need now is a handlebar mustache and either a leather helmet and goggles, or perhaps a knit cap with puffball on top. No, I wouldn't wear these in to the office, but I would wear them on the commute.Scott Reddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769134824821490457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post-59296852109906750322009-02-23T11:01:00.000-06:002009-02-23T11:01:00.000-06:00Liking the smug old-school look in that picture, S...Liking the smug old-school look in that picture, Scott. That's the attitude!<BR/><BR/>Will you wear them knickers to work?bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12422901243969548083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post-70403685659185350522009-02-23T08:49:00.000-06:002009-02-23T08:49:00.000-06:00dude, homemade manpri's it's where it is...it is h...dude, <BR/>homemade manpri's it's where it is...<BR/>it is harder to find good wool/polyester mix old man pants though but that's what you going for imoRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437586131474372836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015779968336479872.post-57671309480247410122009-02-23T08:45:00.000-06:002009-02-23T08:45:00.000-06:00Welcome to the capri club! Bob and I take part an...Welcome to the capri club! Bob and I take part and look pretty much like you do in that pic. I know a couple other guys from EB's crew dress that way also. It's comfy, modest, and different. People will still look at you weird, but at least it's not a look, blush, then look away since you're wearing tights.<BR/><BR/>Finding comfortable knickers can be tough though. I've got a nice pair I found on sale from Mountain Hardwear that was actually made for rock climbing. They fit like cycling clothing should fit, so that helps. There a few companies that make cycling specific knickers, but good luck finding anything for under $100, which prohibits me from investing in them. Plus, the cycling specific ones usually have a liner with a chamois inside the outer shell. This is good for comfort, but bad since you'll want to wash them more often. My capris don't get washed until they get horribly dirty or can stand on their own. However, I wear new clean cycling shorts underneath everyday.<BR/><BR/>I have also tried buying wool dress pants from Goodwill and chopping them down to knicker size. Again, the fit is not great, since there's too much bunchy material in the crotcheral region.munsonedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878330049549526023noreply@blogger.com