Shorts - The struggle is real

[shiny]

What about NZO Sifters?

https://www.nzoactive.com/collections/bottoms-for-men/products/nzo-sifters

Never owned a pair but look to be longer to cover those knees.

 

[leitch]

These looked alright until I noticed no normal front pockets!

Ahhh aha I’m the opposite, I hate front pockets on bike shorts, they just add bulk and make pedalling uncomfortable. I won’t buy shorts if they don’t have a thigh pocket behind the side seam that’ll fit my phone. On my long riding pants I cut the pockets out so I can just reach through and use the thigh pockets on my bib shorts underneath.

I feel your pain though, so hard to find something that ticks all the boxes.

 

[dirtdad]

and use the thigh pockets on my bib shorts underneath.

Pockets on the what now?!? This is a thing?

 

[blacksp20]

Giro Havoc fit well for my 38-40” waist and are long enough to cover my knee whilst riding. Only one hip pocket low down on the leg but do have Velcro adjustment straps for the waist.

https://www.bikebug.com/giro-havoc-shorts.html

 

[leitch]

Pockets on the what now?!? This is a thing?

In my case I just sewed some mesh pockets onto a pair of light summer weight bibs I don’t wear on the roadie any more, but this is the idea: https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/pearl-izumi-cargo-bib-shorts-liner

Not having your phone/multi tool/car key flapping about in your pockets annoying the shit out of you is great.

 

[ozzybmx]

In my case I just sewed some mesh pockets onto a pair of light summer weight bibs I don’t wear on the roadie any more, but this is the idea: https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/pearl-izumi-cargo-bib-shorts-liner

Not having your phone/multi tool/car key flapping about in your pockets annoying the shit out of you is great.

I have 2 friends that have the Nukeproof storage bibs. Back pockets the same as a lycra jersey and side pockets on both sides.

Looks a great idea but I have a shitload of bibs that I dont use already.

Nukeproof Blackline Men's Storage Bib Shorts | Wiggle

Buy your Nukeproof Blackline Men's Storage Bib Shorts from our Bib Shorts range at Wiggle. £75.00. Free delivery available.

www.wiggle.com.au

 

[moorey]

thigh pockets on my bib shorts underneath.

I’m not sure we can remain friends.
@Ezkaton, my alpine stars are longer than most...even given my little pins. Can’t recall model ATM

 

[leitch]

I’m not sure we can remain friends.

You threatened by a man who sews?

 

[moorey]

You threatened by a man who sews?

Bib shorts. I’m probably not comfortable enough with my own sexuality to handle that.

 

[leitch]

I’m probably not comfortable enough

That’s the point

 

[moorey]

That’s the point

I don’t wear knicks or padding. Ever. Have trued it in the past, hated the feel. Instead, I’ve just developed an arse of steel.

 

[steve jobs' pancreas]

If those shorts get any longer, you are going to need an ankle bracelet

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Those are flood pants, and you'll be thankful when they are used for their intended purpose.

 

[Ezkaton]

I’m not sure we can remain friends.
@Ezkaton, my alpine stars are longer than most...even given my little pins. Can’t recall model ATM

Off the top of my head we have Drop 4, Drop 6 and Rovers at work... Maybe I'll have a look at them on Monday.

I don't like them in images I've seen but never actually pulled one out of the bag...

 

[Mr Crudley]

Instead, I’ve just developed an arse of steel.

Looked more bruised peach than cromoly.

I get the hate for knicks but nothing keeps your junk in place like them. Function over form.

 

[moorey]

Looked more bruised peach than cromoly.

I get the hate for knicks but nothing keeps your junk in place like them. Function over form.

Blue Steel.
My junk is fine, thank you.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Blue Steel.
My junk is fine, thank you.

Well, that is a relief but Too.Much.Detail.

 

[slowmick]

@Ezkaton The current supertankers are a well made short. They made them more of a trim fit than the previous version, so you should be able to wear them with a liner, but probably not with armour shorts underneath. you might have to size up if you want to do that. they do still have belt loops AFAIK.
**if you want some close-up pics of the supertankers, message me. I have the XL size ones.

Troy lee Ruckus are good. one front zip pocket, and a weird change/stash pocket(??) on the rear waist band. I think I have the size 38 from a couple of years ago (urban camo pattern)

The juggernaughts are a longer cut than the supertankers. I have had all of the versions of supertanker including the cotton/denim ones with the polar fleece pad. I switched to them after I wore through the butt of the current supertankers. They are a great pair of shorts all year around which means they probably aren't going to last 8 years of regular riding (cool/light/tough - pick 2). I did most of my 2 weeks in NZ in one pair of juggernaughts with a heaps of different liners (they are in every photo i have).

 

[slowmick]

Anyone here wear these? They migh fit the bill.

HTW - 2.0 Tech Ride Short Black

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[T-Rex]

DHaRCO are great shorts. But they are sized to fit skinny Instagram kids.

Yeah.... nah. They fit me just fine. Not too many ppl would describe ok’ T-Rex as Instagram material .... maybe Ray Charles.

 

[indica]

So! I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for black shorts, primarily for bike use obviously but with casual functionality.

I have some hiking pants with zip off legs bought from Kathmandu. Work really well for riding.
Not cycloing shorts though