Need help finding my pants......
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Iowa City, IA
Posts: 2
Bikes: Specialized Tricross, Surly Pugsley
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Need help finding my pants......
Long time lurker, popping the cherry with this post (edit - guess I posted something awhile back, make this post #2).
Winter is rapidly approaching here in Iowa and I would like to keep commuting the 4 miles to work (PE Teacher). I started commuting last winter and would wear khaki shorts with leg warmers under snow pants when the temp was under ~35 degrees but would like to upgrade this time around. I would like to go the convertible route since sometimes the weather warms up to the 40s/50s on the way back home. I wear khaki shorts 350 days a year since I play all day with the students so I'd like something that isn't too tight like but allows me to wear shorts underneath. Also there aren't any showers or lockers rooms (elementary school) to change outfits - unless I change in the storage room
I did a lot of searching and found 3 possible choices but didn't find to many reviews on how they did with colder weather. Wondering if anyone has some experiences with these 3 or if I'm missing some others. My wonderful wife has given me the green light to get a nice pair and count it as a Christmas present so these 3 choices are in the acceptable price range.
Gore Bike Wear Countdown AS Pants - https://www.realcyclist.com/gore-bike...n-as-pant-mens
Showers Pass Club Convertible Pants - https://www.realcyclist.com/showers-p...ible-pant-mens
Unisex Patrol Wind Pants - https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Patro...ts-Unisex.html
Interesting that the Showers Pass Pants have optional suspenders - https://www.realcyclist.com/showers-pass-suspender
OK - looking forward to your feedback.
Thanks!
Josh
Winter is rapidly approaching here in Iowa and I would like to keep commuting the 4 miles to work (PE Teacher). I started commuting last winter and would wear khaki shorts with leg warmers under snow pants when the temp was under ~35 degrees but would like to upgrade this time around. I would like to go the convertible route since sometimes the weather warms up to the 40s/50s on the way back home. I wear khaki shorts 350 days a year since I play all day with the students so I'd like something that isn't too tight like but allows me to wear shorts underneath. Also there aren't any showers or lockers rooms (elementary school) to change outfits - unless I change in the storage room
I did a lot of searching and found 3 possible choices but didn't find to many reviews on how they did with colder weather. Wondering if anyone has some experiences with these 3 or if I'm missing some others. My wonderful wife has given me the green light to get a nice pair and count it as a Christmas present so these 3 choices are in the acceptable price range.
Gore Bike Wear Countdown AS Pants - https://www.realcyclist.com/gore-bike...n-as-pant-mens
Showers Pass Club Convertible Pants - https://www.realcyclist.com/showers-p...ible-pant-mens
Unisex Patrol Wind Pants - https://www.bicycleclothing.com/Patro...ts-Unisex.html
Interesting that the Showers Pass Pants have optional suspenders - https://www.realcyclist.com/showers-pass-suspender
OK - looking forward to your feedback.
Thanks!
Josh
Last edited by Hildebrandz; 12-02-10 at 11:12 PM. Reason: Forgot my first time ;)
#2
Plays in traffic
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 6,971
Bikes: 1996 Litespeed Classic, 2006 Trek Portland, 2013 Ribble Winter/Audax, 2016 Giant Talon 4
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 76 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 14 Times
in
9 Posts
Interesting that the Showers Pass Pants have optional suspenders - https://www.realcyclist.com/showers-pass-suspender
My first winter I wore regular elastic-waisted tights. Never again. I love my bib tights.
Last edited by tsl; 12-03-10 at 08:54 AM.
#3
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Posts: 1,875
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Ive been doing kinda what you have been, when its raining or snowing i wear shorts under rain pants, if it drops below say like 10f or so ill put some leg warmers on, its been working for me. But those gore pants do look nice i myself wouldn't be able to justify the price(im cheap) but they look like they would work nicely. The third ones dont look like they would be the most ideal choice i dont think they are weather proof. Im not sure of the winters in iowa but if they're anything like the nieghboring states id say go with the gore or showers pass id say other than price they are pretty sim.
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 550
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Guess I won't laugh here. I found my pants, military goretex with suspenders, at Sportsman'a Guide. They were German Army surplus and green. I would rather have a safety green but it matters not. The ones I see now are camo.They work for winter cold weather pants and for rain as well. There is a velcro tightener at the bottom hem of each leg. Cuts cold wind and keeps your pant leg out of the drive side. Blues Frog