Shorts - The struggle is real

[ForkinGreat]

Ok, any new 'good' shorts out there.

I'm always looking but usually think they are too long, too baggy or dont have enough pockets ?

If I could get unbranded SENDY, I would be happy, probably the best shorts of the last 5-7yrs.

Thinking about these FYXO Ardent MTB shorts, length looks like it will be good, wont be wearing them as tight as old gravel matey

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Ground Effect Super tankers are good. There's a bit of stretch in the fabric, and you can wear them off the bike.
belt loops, 2 front pockets and a rear zip pocket. Dark Grey. The cut has been slimmed down a bit, and the fabric is tougher.

Fox defend are fairly burly and stretchy. Ratchet closure. no front zip, zip side pockets.

 

[shiny]

Go local - https://www.rubbersidedown.com.au/collections/his-shorts shame about the giant logo otherwise would be keen to try.

@ForkinGreat do the Ground Effect still make noise when pedaling. I tried a pair a long time ago and the constant ssshh shhh when pedaling was annoying.

My current Troy Lee Skyline are great but are going that weird brown grey from age. New model I have read aren’t as durable. I will get laughed at but the Rapha trail shorts look good except the price and that stigma with the name.

 

[Stredda]

The Dharco long pants are sensational... The shorts are shit.
I took mine down to my local alteration lady and she lopped 7cm off each leg. To long, to tight, bell bottoms, bad ventilation and only 1 pocket.

Only 1 pocket is why I've never bought some. I got some Rubber Side down shorts the other day. So far so good.

 

[Hools]

I’ve gotten about five years out of a pair of POC trail shorts. Very well made and comfortable. They’re usually on sale somewhere.


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[ozzybmx]

Looked at RSD, got a couple of their Jerseys. The shorts look really baggy and long, I don't do the NBA look

 

[ozzybmx]

I’ve gotten about five years out of a pair of POC trail shorts. Very well made and comfortable. They’re usually on sale somewhere.


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Reckon Pushys has them ATM.

 

[pink poodle]

Looked at RSD, got a couple of their Jerseys. The shorts look really baggy and long, I don't do the NBA look

Please...in bike land it's called dirtbag style.

 

[caad9]

Pushys has lots of Shorts on sale ATM

 

[ForkinGreat]

Is there a sizing chart for the POC shorts? couldn't see one on the POC shorts product pages
had to go to the POC site.

I’ve gotten about five years out of a pair of POC trail shorts. Very well made and comfortable. They’re usually on sale somewhere.

Do you reckon they were true to size, or ran a bit big or small?

 

[dancaseyimages]

Only 1 pocket is why I've never bought some. I got some Rubber Side down shorts the other day. So far so good.

Do they make the shhh shh sound?

also @ozzybmx I have had success with a steam cleaner over a cloth bag to soften logos then pull them off/pick at them, works most of the time, takes a while though and some patience.

 

[Hools]

Is there a sizing chart for the POC shorts? couldn't see one on the POC shorts product pages
had to go to the POC site.



Do you reckon they were true to size, or ran a bit big or small?

True to size I think but also easily adjustable. One thing to be aware of though is some have thigh pockets, which I don’t find very useful.

 

[ForkinGreat]

Go local - https://www.rubbersidedown.com.au/collections/his-shorts shame about the giant logo otherwise would be keen to try.

@ForkinGreat do the Ground Effect still make noise when pedaling. I tried a pair a long time ago and the constant ssshh shhh when pedaling was annoying.

My current Troy Lee Skyline are great but are going that weird brown grey from age. New model I have read aren’t as durable. I will get laughed at but the Rapha trail shorts look good except the price and that stigma with the name.

The ground effect super tankers used to have a lighter smooth stretch nylon fabric, but when I bought a new pair a few years back, they were that rough looking cordura-ish fabric.
IMO, the main stigma in Rapha is the price. The Rapha name kind of says 'ultra judgemental roadie' but I could deal with that if they were on sale. I wouldn't deal well with the word 'Sendy' in large letters on a jersey or shorts. that's a hard No right there, no matter how good they might be.
it may as well read "Wanky".

 

[Oddjob]

I like Dhb trail baggies the material is a stiffish stretchy material that holds up well. Wiggle seem to have most sizes in stock.

I like these from Ram cycle parts as well.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3741811...NkuRf0OSJ2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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[Stredda]

Do they make the shhh shh sound?

Not that I've noticed. Haven't been to the library to check.

 

[ForkinGreat]

True to size I think but also easily adjustable. One thing to be aware of though is some have thigh pockets, which I don’t find very useful.

true. could be a good spot for ID/emergency medical info laminated card or some such.
I usually have ID/medical info & $20 for drink/snack in a little plastic pocket thing in my shorts or in an outer pocket of my hydration pack.

 

[pink poodle]

Only 1 pocket is why I've never bought some. I got some Rubber Side down shorts the other day. So far so good.

Have you tried to do a flip in these shorts yet? Just wondering if they will explode the moment the rubber side is up...?

 

[Haakon]

I've been happy with the el cheapo Aldi ones, but the liners have died... Anyone know what's a decent cheap padded liner....?

 

[ozzybmx]

I wouldn't deal well with the word 'Sendy' in large letters on a jersey or shorts. that's a hard No right there, no matter how good they might be.
it may as well read "Wanky".

I've tried to get it off after it started to disintegrate, its stuck on really well, in places. Pity, great shorts.

 

[ozzybmx]

Asked Mr Sendy if the decals wear off on his current shorts, he said no and that mine must have had a bad heat press... and is sending/selling me a new pair at 50% off. I can put up with the naff label for $40 on what are the best shorts I have bought in a long time, might even try @dancaseyimages steaming process.

Also ordered a pair of FYXO in XL as they are very small/tight fitting and the sizing chart puts them between a M and L in other brands. Good returns if they don't fit.

 

[ForkinGreat]

Asked Mr Sendy if the decals wear off on his current shorts, he said no and that mine must have had a bad heat press... and is sending/selling me a new pair at 50% off. I can put up with the naff label for $40 on what are the best shorts I have bought in a long time, might even try @dancaseyimages steaming process.

Also ordered a pair of FYXO in XL as they are very small/tight fitting and the sizing chart puts them between a M and L in other brands. Good returns if they don't fit.

Bonus Shorts. Can't argue with that.

Also... Whack one of these on and it becomes 'secret sendy'

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I'm sure someone has a better price than the above.