Where can I purchase a pair of inexpensive bike knickers?

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Permalink Reply by ad on November 19, 2009 at 11:32am

Most of the popular and readily-available versions of cycling knickers I have seen sell for at least $50 (even on the low end or on sale), which is not exactly inexpensive. If you take a pair of dickies or other cotton pant to a corner dry cleaner, they will hem them to any length you like for around $15. Cleaner look than cut-offs and still pretty cheap in the end.

If you do want to splurge, the Swrve wind and water repellant knickers are probably the most comfortable pants I have ever cycled in. They are pricey (around $100), but I have worn them every day to commute in. They will last for years. That type of longevity, mixed with the daily use I get out of them, justified the cost in my mind. Plus, they are made in the usa by what seems like a pretty cool couple out west. Available locally and online. Swrve also makes classic cotton knickers if the shoftshell look turns you completely off.

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Permalink Reply by ishnock aka the blue baron on November 24, 2009 at 5:00pm

This is exactly what I executed.

I went to old navy and found some nice
soft cotton,non-pleated pants for 15 bucks
each. I put some greenbacks down for 2 pair of them....

I took them to my local cleaners,where they
have this South Korean tailor who is kick ass. He is going to knickerize them for 20
bucks

I'm good!



arohr said:

Most of the popular and readily-available versions of cycling knickers I have seen sell for at least $50 (even on the low end or on sale), which is not exactly inexpensive. If you take a pair of dickies or other cotton pant to a corner dry cleaner, they will hem them to any length you like for around $15. Cleaner look than cut-offs and still pretty cheap in the end. If you do want to splurge, the Swrve wind and water repellant knickers are probably the most comfortable pants I have ever cycled in. They are pricey (around $100), but I have worn them every day to commute in. They will last for years. That type of longevity, mixed with the daily use I get out of them, justified the cost in my mind. Plus, they are made in the usa by what seems like a pretty cool couple out west. Available locally and online. Swrve also makes classic cotton knickers if the shoftshell look turns you completely off.

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Permalink Reply by Fred Noinaj on November 19, 2009 at 5:28pm

www.chicagowig.com/Knickers_%26_t_shirts.html" target="_blank">

he's on the forum too, he makes some sick bags as well

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Permalink Reply by ishnock aka the blue baron on November 19, 2009 at 8:16pm

Thank you


I read about Wig in momentum magazine....


Nice stuff

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Permalink Reply by Mike Bullis 5.5-6.5 miles on November 19, 2009 at 9:48pm

Check out REIs Clearance rack. I've gotten the REI brand 3/4 length climbing pants for thirty bucks.

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Permalink Reply by Ashley on November 20, 2009 at 12:31pm

I also own a pair of lady Swrve knickers and absolutely love them. They are on the pricey side, but you boys are lucky, they have some "oops" knickers at a reduced price bc of a no big deal manufacturing mistake, check em out!

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Permalink Reply by Chucko on November 20, 2009 at 2:20pm

Performance and Nashbar tend to have their own house branded stuff for cheaper...

I usually just wear re-hemmed BDU's myself. Other than my Swobo wool knickers (which I splurged on, but are absolutely the warmest, most awesome knickers I own)

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Permalink Reply by Michael Millican on November 24, 2009 at 11:43am

I've grown fond of the chrome knickers (for someone who isn't into brands I have a ton of their stuff, I look like a walking advertisement). While they are expensive, I used for the entire winter, spring and fall. Pretty versatile and comfortable. Plus it's near the holidays, put them on your wish list maybe someone will buy them for ya.

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Permalink Reply by Archie | Whateverland on November 25, 2009 at 8:58am

Race Face makes a great pair of knickers (they refer to them as 3 over 4 Pant) that are made almost exactly as the Chrome Shins (style and materials) at a fraction of the price. I've seen them listed at different places for around $50. I actually like them better than the Shins since they have pop-fasteners that keep the cargo pocket flaps over the zipper.

http://www.raceface.com/flash/popup.php?f=3over4pant

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