Originally Posted by
LoRoK
I'd like to give a counter-point to erichsia's SWRVE knicker review. First off, let me say the customer service they gave me was top notch. That said, it was the worst pair of "cycling" specific clothing I've ever owned. I'm not a huge guy, but the sprinter's cut was too tight on me. Also, the legs were much too short, and the articulated knee ended up being an articulated mid-thigh. But the worst, worst, worst thing about these was the huge knot of fabric where the inseams met, right at the taint, right, perfectly, specifically where it couldn't possibly be any more uncomfortable on a bike saddle. I couldn't wear these if I was going to be riding more than 3-4 miles, which is like never.
I can't speak to your fit issues, but yes, these things are definitely not made for people with power thighs. But I get the feeling you've probably got bigger quads than most of the guys on here LaRok, which would've created the articulated thigh problem you ran into. I figured OP was asking for a more casual, commuting type of deal rather than a really technical, performance driven, sort of knicker. If I were going on a ride longer than 10 miles, these wouldn't be the shorts I pull on. But for commuting, which is about 8 miles a day, and walking around at work, I think they're a great deal. Especially if you get them from their sale section.