Best Commuter Pants / Cycling Trousers
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aka Tom Reingold
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Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as possible since it tends to trap moisture inside. Of course there are times when it's necessary, but I prefer to get wet if it's not too cold. I might choose to wear two sweaters because they will serve as a "warm wet sponge."
I rode to work in the rain on Thursday. My socks got wet, and I can tolerate cold feet quite well. Not everyone can. Sometimes I wear sandals in the rain because while I will get wet, they'll dry more easily when I'm out of the rain.
I rode to work in the rain on Thursday. My socks got wet, and I can tolerate cold feet quite well. Not everyone can. Sometimes I wear sandals in the rain because while I will get wet, they'll dry more easily when I'm out of the rain.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
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#27
Newbie
For me the best are shorts, worn with tights in cold weather. I keep a pair of long pants at work.
#28
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Location: Delaware USA
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Just here to say I bought a pair a few weeks ago and love them! Got the skinny leg ones this time and next time will do the boot cut. I chose army green.
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Location: Gateway to the West
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I'm sure they aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I'm a huge fan of Zoic Reign knickers, especially for use on recumbents where having stuff fly up your pantlegs is even more of an issue. I have found them to be pretty durable and cooler than regular pants. I can't really report on how the material holds up with the long term use of a regular bicycle saddle. The Humvee endura knickers have a reinforced saddle area, but I like the general construction and feel of the Reign knickers more. I usually wait to buy them on sales where they can be found under $50.
https://zoic.com/products/reign-knicker
https://zoic.com/products/reign-knicker
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