Sierra Trading Post is a great place to shop indeed. As I do not wear wool,
I have found med. weight long underwear bottoms of Comfortel (very soft
cotton like polyester with some lycra) to be outstanding. I've worn them
for years and am amazed they still have them !!
They have them in lightw
I have had several knee surgeries and have a cadaver ligament (ACL
arthrograft) in my left knee, which I think is worn out. Either that or I
tore the meniscusagain. Arthritis has struck both as I had a meniscus
tear and surgery on the right knee too. I have some MUSA knickers. I will
keep a
I have found a good wool base layer and MUSA pants are simple, versatile
and keep me comfortable in Michigan winters. I ride nearly every day.
Marc
On Friday, October 4, 2013 11:55:35 AM UTC-4, Clayton wrote:
>
> I have bum knees and the cold is locking them up. I am looking for
> recommendat
Oh and for downhill skiing, I just pull a pair of robust Patagonia shell
pants over these.
On Saturday, October 5, 2013 6:51:33 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote:
> For 17 years I have used Sporthill's XC pant for cross country skiing and
>> winter riding.
>> http://www.sporthill.com/products2011.php?Prod
>
> For 17 years I have used Sporthill's XC pant for cross country skiing and
> winter riding.
> http://www.sporthill.com/products2011.php?ProductGroup=2100 They are warm
> into the 20s, teens without significant winds, and to zero with a light
> nylon shell. For down to -30F I use light wool
I will look into the Levis. Thanks for the tip!
On Friday, October 4, 2013 10:03 PM, Jimmy Hutch
wrote:
Hey, Clay,
Sorry to hear about your bum knee and good luck with the REI stuff. I realize
my reply is a tad late to the game but I must plug the Levi's commuter jeans.
They a on the hi
I seem to have that effect on many people.
WRT the anecdote, my feelings were rather hurt by the lady's comment --
which she made in all innocence, I believe. I don't think I dress for
fashion or for a look -- unless it is to flaunt retro jerseys and other kit
if the teams are at least 30 years o
Patrick, you made me laugh. Thank you!
On Friday, October 4, 2013 6:20 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
Be sure to let us see the runway photos when you've made some. Seriously, if
you don't mind looking a bit retro, they are very practical.
OTOH, one cold morning I had ridden the 6 miles south to
Hey, Clay,
Sorry to hear about your bum knee and good luck with the REI stuff. I
realize my reply is a tad late to the game but I must plug the Levi's
commuter jeans. They a on the hipster skinny side but look like jeans
because they are jeans, they stretch so they are comfortable like good
Clay,
It would be helpful to understand why & in what way your knees are "bum."
My sore knee pain, etc went away after a year or so of wearing "barefoot"
running shoes, daily stretches, and general kindness to my lower
extremities. YMMV
Here in New England, after years of often successful tri
Winter riding attire can be quite a fashion statement. My preferred cool to
cold weather bottoms are shorts with different weights of capilene long
underwear layered underneath. It probably doesn't help my look that I also
tend to wear my oldest and most tattered shorts in this ensemble.
Regardless
Be sure to let us see the runway photos when you've made some. Seriously,
if you don't mind looking a bit retro, they are very practical.
OTOH, one cold morning I had ridden the 6 miles south to pick up the
crosstown express bus and I was standing at the stop looking quite natty in
my James Black
I also bought velcro to try to make my own knickers. I will haunt the
thrift stores.
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Thank you all for the advice. Today, I went to REI (really expensive items)
and bought a pair of REI branded softshell trousers. Windproof to 25 mph
and very water resistant. Kind of thin fleece, or napped interior of
fabric. Zippered pockets and they are stretchy. I think they will work for
Do you really want wind* proof *pants Clayton ?
Good quality softshell pants btw, are going to cost more, but their
durability is outstanding for the most part. I wear some Marmot Scree pants
in the Winter and just love 'em. The time to by these if cost is an issue,
is in the Spring. Scree
Wool, nylon breeches, ventile breeches, in various combinations as needed
by temp and precipitation. Ventile ain't cheep, but it will work better
than most things.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, October 4, 2013 9:55:35 AM UTC-6, Clayton wrote:
>
> I have bum knees and the cold is locking them
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