Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Rapha fixed shorts

http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=171

Anyone own these? They're rather expensive and I am looking for a cheaper alternative, perhaps something that isn't as long but more as shorts? I have rather big thighs but cut off Dickies look funky on me (basically want something w/ a small hem opening..)

those knickers are pimp gear. i'm kinda thiinking about a pair myself...

Try mountain bike shorts. AKA Baggies.

My experience has been that you get what you pay for when it comes to cycling apparel. You can cheap out if you're only doing a few miles but that's just in the comfort department. What about style? Don't ever forget style, especially if you're riding fixed.

Wait, you said small hem opening. Well then, the world of roadie cycling spandex is your oyster. Bib shorts. Once you get bibs, you won't wear anything else.

are you ****ing kidding me?

no.

What they charge for that shizz is ridiculous, don't think I for one second thought about buying em.

Jeans are getting uncomfortable to ride in, tho.

$200+ for a pair of capris...

I agree. Check out mountain bike shorts. You can find reviews at mtbr.com (http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Shorts/), but there are many more that aren't on there. I have a pair of Endura Zyme shorts that I really like, and I've read many favorable reviews for their shorts.

There are many companies that make knickers that aren't form-fitting. The companies I know of are Swobo, Endura, Hypnotic Designs, Chrome Bags, Swrve, Under The Weather, Portland Cyclewear, Pearl Izumi, Zoic, Chicago Wig, Sugoi, and Bicycle Fixation.

even more insipid than lycra aren't they?

I commute to work in my jeans but for going home I change into my lycra so's I can take the long way home in comfort AND style. With my Discovery Channel jersey on, everyone mistakes me for Lance Armstrong even though I'm seven years older than him. Bystanders go "Wow! I never knew Lance rode a fixie. I've got to try that!"

I'm not too interested in knickers, I don't think I'm okay with wearing those around town when I'm off the bike..

just buy the shorts.

I really, really, really don't understand how they charge so much for stuff that's made in China. You can get a pair of US, Canadian or European-made knickers for literally half as much, or get climbing pants for a quarter of the price. Yeah, their stuff looks pretty nice, but come on.

fixed shorts, huh?
what ,do they not have room for your testicles?

I have em. Its neither here nor there. I like bibs better for hardcore long rides and rolled pants for coffee gettin'. They are too tight too be worn casually off the bike.

I agree. Check out mountain bike shorts. You can find reviews at mtbr.com (http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Shorts/), but there are many more that aren't on there. I have a pair of Endura Zyme shorts that I really like, and I've read many favorable reviews for their shorts.

There are many companies that make knickers that aren't form-fitting. The companies I know of are Swobo, Endura, Hypnotic Designs, Chrome Bags, Swrve, Under The Weather, Portland Cyclewear, Pearl Izumi, Zoic, Chicago Wig, Sugoi, and Bicycle Fixation.good call.

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23568&category=1834

Less than half the price, no ****** bag attitude, and made in USA.

Just get some capris chances are you're wearing girl pants already anyway.

Ibex clothing (http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/ProductDetail.php?GID=991&VID=11481&Product=El-Fixie)

http://www.ibex.com/Photos/S08/7100_5357.jpg

Just get some capris chances are you're wearing girl pants already anyway.

I tell you I have big thighs and you think I wear girl pants? ha

I love Ibex. Those knickers are just cotton though. Well, they're organic cotton. They aren't made here either, which is a shame because Ibex makes a lot of their apparel in the US. I'm just rambling. I would totally try a pair of those on. The orange bar tacks and color are great.

Zoic Private Reserve knickers FTW. Amazingly good quality and fit, especially for the price. They're synthetic but they feel like soft canvas. They also come with a top quality padded liner and both are machine washable. And if you don't like the tribal design on the side you can always black it out with laundry marker. I got mine from Performance, but I've seen them elsewhere for cheaper (just not in my size).

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=25142&item=10-0710&slitrk=search&slisearch=true

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23568&category=1834

Less than half the price, no ****** bag attitude, and made in USA.

i bet you buy your jeans at target.

just get some black sweatpants and hike 'em up to your knees. $10, problem solved. :)

just get some black sweatpants and hike 'em up to your knees. $10, problem solved. :)

Enjoy smelling like dick all the time.

i bet you buy your jeans at target.

WTF? I don't shop at Target at all, why would it matter to you anyway?

I bet you buy your clothes at Express, there I can make asshat assumptions too.

rapha stuff looks great, no doubt about it

but i'd rather spend the money on a good pair of pants to throw on as soon as i get off the bike.

just go to salvation army and pick up an old pair of wool pants. cut them, and god, if you have any basic DIY skills at all, you'll be able to figure out how to tighten up the hems.

god, you could use a strip of the part you cut off and a button.

WTF? I don't shop at Target at all, why would it matter to you anyway?

I bet you buy your clothes at Express, there I can make asshat assumptions too.

damn, I shop at Express AND Target. I thought about getting the rapha knickers (I received the fixed T as a gift and it is quite nice), but it is way too expensive. If I am going for a real ride I wear real bike shorts, and if I'm just tooling around then jeans or regular shorts are good enough. The price most companies (not just Rapha) charge for knickers is criminal.

how is it that all of the opinions here come from those who do not actually own the product?

because we all too smart to drop that much money on overprice ****

because we all too smart to drop that much money on overprice ****

but you concede it looks great? it's fashion not charity.

I don't think anybody wants to admit they own them because they don't want people to call them stupid. There's nothing wrong with buying expensive stuff, especially if it's functional. Nobody complains when people show off their NJS whips that probably cost a ridiculous amount of money. Don't be judgmental because you wouldn't buy it.

$200 shorts=luxury

all i'm hearing is "why would you spend $130 on a pair of jeans when you can get a perfectly good pair at sears for 29.99?"

hmmm...i seem to be the only one. i have the rapha fixed. use them in winter. i love them! nice fit. i have th elargest size they make though and do not consider myself self especially large 6 footish, 80kg...and they are snug, but not overtight. nice and flexy. about the cost, i live in australia and our dollar was doing well for a change and they were actually quite cheap...it was a while back but it was something like 120aud. super. not that i ahve any but i dont think you can get knicks for that much. my other riding pants are ground effects super tankers, which are greta and standard fox baggies. the rapha are the most sleek but i love them all...

everyone i know who does not have rapha thinks its ridiculously expensive and not worth the price

everyone i know who has rapha loves it and thinks it is worth the price

I have a pair of the fixed shorts. Got them a year or so ago on sale, ended up paying around a hundred. The scholler fabric is really nice, very stretchy, much more comfortable than riding in jeans or dickies. I don't find them especially tight either. They are nice to have for commuting and shorter rides around town when you don't feel like rocking the spandex.

I don't think I would pay two hundred for them, but I don't think the price is that crazy. You could pay at least that for a pair of top of the line bibs from assos or castelli...

everyone i know who does not have rapha thinks its ridiculously expensive and not worth the price

everyone i know who has rapha loves it and thinks it is worth the price


Well that's kind of a truism -- the type of person who would own Rapha is the type of person who thinks expensive clothing is worth the cost, or else they'd never have shelled out hundreds of bucks for Rapha in the first place.

I don't see what the big deal is...everyone has different priorities and different budgets. For me, I think "hm, a set of Phi hubs or a pair of knickers?" - the hubs win out easily. But I like nice clothes, and if were swimming in dough, I'd probably buy some Rapha.

Well that's kind of a truism -- the type of person who would own Rapha is the type of person who thinks expensive clothing is worth the cost, or else they'd never have shelled out hundreds of bucks for Rapha in the first place.

I don't see what the big deal is...everyone has different priorities and different budgets. For me, I think "hm, a set of Phi hubs or a pair of knickers?" - the hubs win out easily. But I like nice clothes, and if were swimming in dough, I'd probably buy some Rapha.

Thing is, I've never seen any used rapha stuff for sale. His point was that nobody ever has buyer's remorse, even the people that can barely afford a piece of their clothing but splurge for one reason or another. Rather than buying lower quality cheaper stuff, buy high quality once and never have to buy again.

those "fixed shorts" are the AIDS

I have them. In fact, I have two pairs. In my opinion, they're great. The fabric is light but tough, they can be adjusted to be a little looser or tighter around the cuff, they have a styling tailored look, and they have a padded seat. Hate on...

I'd definitely buy them if money wasnt tight.

If I could try them first, I would buy them. B!tching about the price is as pointless as someone who races rolling their eyes at NjS streetbikes. :thumb:

i like them but id rather just wear normal shorts ha, too pricey for me

Went to Target. Bought a pair of 19-dollar pants that had potential for knickers. Cut off the cuffs. Had the wife sew them neatly.

Very comfortable. Even saved a couple bucks for a cup of joe.

But the Ralpha are nice, though. It would go well with my Panerai watch.

those raphas are fukcin sweet. too bad they cost so much.

Did they discontinue the riders journal? that was sweet.

those raphas are fukcin sweet. too bad they cost so much.

indeed

I don't think anybody wants to admit they own them because they don't want people to call them stupid. There's nothing wrong with buying expensive stuff, especially if it's functional. Nobody complains when people show off their NJS whips that probably cost a ridiculous amount of money. Don't be judgmental because you wouldn't buy it.


I wear a $95 jersey, a $25 baselayer, $160 bib shorts, $295 shoes, $12 socks and prescription Oakleys that cost $340. I've got a closet full of cheap stuff that just didn't work for me when I'm doing 70-100 mile rides. Nothing wrong with buying expensive stuff for its functionality or its fashion.

If it fits, feels good, and looks good, buy it.

I'd buy those knickers in a minute but I'm still two hipster levels below Rapha.