General Cycling Discussion - Short pants/Long shorts?

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Squillis
10-29-02, 07:32 PM
I'm trying to find the name of those pants I see messengers around town wearing. I'd rather not bring extra clothes with me when I commute.

They usually come a third of the way up the calf, are slightly baggy, and have a drawstring at the ankle. I haven't seen any in clothing shops and figured you guys would know the name. If there are specific brands that you can recommend, please do.

Thanks. :)

Maelstrom
10-29-02, 07:49 PM
They are called capris.(pronounced CAPREEES)

Airwalk makes a good set.
velocipedio
10-30-02, 08:46 AM
Also... knickers... Mountain Equipment Coop (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=482395&bmUID=1035992628589) has some, these are them...
http://www.mec.ca/media/Images/Products/CyclingClothing/4018336.jpg
They look kinda pricey, but remember that's Canadian metric dollars.

I prefer lycra knickers, but that's me...

deliriou5
10-30-02, 11:11 AM
yeah... guys don't usually wear them, unless they are into euro fashion ( i have a coworker here who does )

but wow... i guess your bringing it up has made me realize... these pants are like perfect for biking
Maelstrom
10-30-02, 12:36 PM
Lots of guys wear them. Go to a popular beach on the west coast. Skaters, surfers, bmxers all wear them at times.

Girls look better in them though.
Maelstrom
10-30-02, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by velocipedio
They look kinda pricey, but remember that's Canadian metric dollars.

:D
Squillis
10-30-02, 01:57 PM
Originally posted by velocipedio
[IMG knickers]
Exactly what I was looking for. Even has a bike pad.

I couldn't find the Airwalk version.
Maelstrom
10-30-02, 02:01 PM
They may have discontinued. Besides the MEC stuff is far better quality. :)