On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 4:31 AM, Jude <jeic...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just for reference. I'm thin - 5'8" 145lbs - and the small fit me
> just right.
Hmmm -- I'm 2" taller and 170; perhaps I'll be returning for a medium. We'll
see. Probably should have ordered by phone and not online. But then I gather
you like loose ...
> I decided on the small because riv listed them as "full
> cut" in the quad area. I've been riding more regularly and the legs
> seem more snug. I will consider a medium when I order the next pair.
>
> The pants feel great with only one layer (undies or woolies)
> underneath. With bike shorts they still fit well. With woolies and
> bike shorts underneath they just start to feel snug. They have been
> my first choice for about a year - they're so thin and "not there".
> Even if it's raining I'll wear them because they cling without being
> annoying and dry out quick. With woolies underneath you don't even
> notice the rain.
>
> The fabric has held up better than expected. The saddle has given
> back some of it's dye and natural oils. The discoloration is
> persisting between washes but I can't blame the pants. The amount of
> wear is much lower than the abuse given.
>
> The details are useful. Deep pockets, velcro to cinch the leg as
> knickers. Overall, highly recommended.
>
> -Jude
>
> P.S. - I was hoping the riv MUSA rain pants would give me a winter
> riding solution. I just can't get over the orange. I don't mind
> garish colors but I already wear a bright yellow raincoat for all
> weather. The clash between orange and yellow is just too much. When
> you ride your bike full time you have to wear your pants - to work,
> with friends, to dinner, art openings - they just don't work if
> they're orange. I'm already known as "the guy who wears strange bike
> clothes" - but ORANGE - my social life just can't take it.
>
> On Nov 11, 9:40 pm, "LyleBogart{AT}gmail.com" <lylebog...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hi Jim,
> >
> > I guess I fall into the thin category--6'1", 185 pounds--I really like
> > my MUSA pants and found that I had to buy a size larger than I'm
> > accustomed to so that the thighs weren't too tight.
> >
> > lyle
> >
> > On Nov 11, 10:19 am, jim_OLP <j...@landoloons.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I'm considering them but I read one review saying they were billowy in
> > > front, and I hate pants like that. I'm a thin guy and am so tired of
> > > wearing the baggy stuff in stores today. I could maybe overlook the
> > > weird blue crotch that looks like you just sat on something wet, but
> > > if they're balloon-cut upstairs, that's a deal-breaker. Any thin guys
> > > wearing these?
> >
>
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