commuting pants
12-08-09 | 08:33 PM
#27
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2007
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As a long time lurker, I learned about the REI Headwind pants from this forum, bought them, and really, really like them. I've only had then for a a few months so cannot comment on longevity.
For the record, I tend to get colder more easily than most, and I went for a short 10 mile ride on Sunday in 28F weather, and was nicely warm on my legs.
They are not too tight either.
For the record, I tend to get colder more easily than most, and I went for a short 10 mile ride on Sunday in 28F weather, and was nicely warm on my legs.
They are not too tight either.
12-08-09 | 09:00 PM
#28
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
I like mine too...but they don't seem to be available on REI's site anymore.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
12-08-09 | 09:32 PM
#29
xtrajack
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Maine
Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)
I like the J&G Patrol Pants, I have issues with paying $100 for a pair of pants, at some point I will probably throw the money for them. Currently I ride wearing Carhartt work pants or shorts.
12-08-09 | 10:15 PM
#30
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 260
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From: Atlanta, GA
Bikes: SS Surly Crosscheck, Ridley Crossbow, Specialized Tarmac
+1 on the Chrome shins. That said, I've found any loose fitting street pant works if you throw bike shorts on underneath. It's down to forty degrees at night now, but the shins are still fine, I just wear calf length wool tights (with a chamois) underneath.
12-09-09 | 11:12 AM
#31
Zweckentfremdung
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 175
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
Bikes: Soma Rush, Surly LHT
These Hybrid Zip-Off Pants from Showers Pass are pretty svelte. They don't look just like dress pants or anything,, being zip-offs, but they do look very nice off the bike, and are decently water resistant. I use their Club Convertible Pant a bit more often, and it keeps me bone dry in a downpour. Great pants, both.
12-17-09 | 08:34 PM
#32
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 204
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From: Allentown, PA
12-19-09 | 06:31 PM
#33
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
i'm currently doing the ride with snow pants over my bike shorts. it's what I had in the house
