(Compressive) Bike pants/trousers
10-16-22, 08:31 PM
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(Compressive) Bike pants/trousers
Hi. I’m frustrated. Basically, trying to find a decent pair of cycle bottoms/pants (trousers) that fit me. I’m 6’-2” and weigh 170 pounds. Those stats seem to put me into either a “medium” or “small” depending on manufacturer. Ordered another pair online that I’ll need to return/exchange. This time, they are a bit too snug in the calf/ankles and being a “small” seem to pull down at the waist. Yet, around the waist and buttocks, they are almost too baggy! Not sure how to say this: I have a flat butt. So there’s some “extra room” down there creating a void and after a while of riding, this ‘bagginess’ causes a rash. Aside from starting to do extensive glute exercises and eating more to gain girth, figured I’d post/ask for some advice on other brands out there which I may not be aware of for better fit/sizing? e.g. maybe brands where the leggings are longer than others? Thanks for any name brand suggestions!
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not sure if this will help, but I use thin lined tri-shorts under my cycling pants & in summer, my MTB shorts, for moisture management. so I don't get chaffing, regardless of the outer garment
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Thanks for the suggestion! I think my solution is just stick to bibs. For me, sometimes shorts/pants are better than a bib, but in the end, I think they are the way to go...
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yeah, I gotta have cycling specific garments against my skin. only exception would be a bike & hike to a beach where I don't want to change in the bushes. altho I have done the latter, to get the best of both worlds
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Since I don't want to subject others to the sight of me in close-fitting cycling tights when I go into stores to shop, I wear looser-fitting smooth-finish or fleece winter pants. I use suspenders with padded stainless steel clasps with those pants to ensure a comfortable fit.
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Hi. I’m frustrated. Basically, trying to find a decent pair of cycle bottoms/pants (trousers) that fit me. I’m 6’-2” and weigh 170 pounds. Those stats seem to put me into either a “medium” or “small” depending on manufacturer. Ordered another pair online that I’ll need to return/exchange. This time, they are a bit too snug in the calf/ankles and being a “small” seem to pull down at the waist. Yet, around the waist and buttocks, they are almost too baggy! Not sure how to say this: I have a flat butt. So there’s some “extra room” down there creating a void and after a while of riding, this ‘bagginess’ causes a rash. Aside from starting to do extensive glute exercises and eating more to gain girth, figured I’d post/ask for some advice on other brands out there which I may not be aware of for better fit/sizing? e.g. maybe brands where the leggings are longer than others? Thanks for any name brand suggestions!
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