Late to the discussion, but anyway: I use well chosen shorts from Goodwill, where I, at any rate, can find top quality for $4.79. My best are a Patagonia pair and another, longer one, both of good quality nylon and cut loose and long enough that they don't dig in in front or slip down in back when you are bent over the bar. Secured rear pockets, decently loose side pockets, high enough waist, well made, dry quickly. I wear them over regular boxers up to 30 miles.
And I've got a number of very tightly woven cotton shorts, cut similarly, and, apart from getting caught in the rain, they perform as well as the nylon shorts. IME, the key is: long enough legs; high enough waist/low enough crotch; and a cut that is not tight but still trim enough to stay put in the huge wind of your travel. Oh, and decent bike fit, too. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:47 PM, EricP <ericpl...@aol.com> wrote: > Mostly just the MUSA shorts. Right now have a pair of XXL on, > although haven't needed that size in a number of years. The only time > they get worn is when it is hot and humid out. Then the billowing is > a nice thing. Eventually will hem the waist strap, which hangs silly > low now. > > Otherwise the MUSA fits me okay. Sometimes I get hung up on the > billowing. But only because my black "diapers" will show. Could wear > a L, and have a butternut pair. But feel the legs are actually too > tight. The XL is just loose enough to be comfortable, both on and off > the bike. > > Keep thinking about the Rapha touring shorts, but not sure about their > sizing. Had two mediocre experiences with Swobo knickers and have > been shy of buying actual sized clothing since then. > > Eric Platt > St. Paul, MN > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
