baggy cycle shorts with a bib

[phil-b]

I have found a few very expensive examples in very gaudy race colours.
As a man in my 40's me in lycra is not a pretty sight and I'm not a racer so I would prefer a more baggy design pair of shorts with a few useable pockets (ie not the ones next to your groin). but a bib will keep them in place without the need for an uncomfortable belt or the risk of builders bum. I am surprised this type of short is not more popular. Can anyone point me in the direction of some that will be more suitable

 

[Smokin Joe]

Ordinary braces will do the trick and are cheap.

 

[sight-pin]

I wear a pair of cargo shorts over the top, phone goes in the bottom large pocket...lots of storage.

 

[screenman]

This 60 year old body still looks fine in Lycra, why does yours not? Back pockets in the tops are for odds and sods.

Be proud, cycling was invented for Lycra.

 

[phil-b]

This 60 year old body still looks fine in Lycra, why does yours not? Back pockets in the tops are for odds and sods.

Be proud, cycling was invented for Lycra.

Beer belly

well I am hoping this summer to do some relaxed sight seeing type riding. Lycra is ok as long as you are on a bike but as soon as you step off and have a wonder round it is not so great.

 

[phil-b]

Ordinary braces will do the trick and are cheap.

have you actually tried this out and it works? Or is something you think might work?
it might be worth giving it a go though

 

[screenman]

Beer belly

well I am hoping this summer to do some relaxed sight seeing type riding. Lycra is ok as long as you are on a bike but as soon as you step off and have a wonder round it is not so great.

Pair of light shorts rolled up in the back pocket to slip on when you may want a different look.

 

[Drago]

I'm not such a fan of baggies, though I do wear them on the MTB. I don't like their tendency to catch the nose of the saddle.

 

[phil-b]

Pair of light shorts rolled up in the back pocket to slip on when you may want a different look.

Yes this may be a good alternative

 

[Profpointy]

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I have found a few very expensive examples in very gaudy race colours.
As a man in my 40's me in lycra is not a pretty sight and I'm not a racer so I would prefer a more baggy design pair of shorts with a few useable pockets (ie not the ones next to your groin). but a bib will keep them in place without the need for an uncomfortable belt or the risk of builders bum. I am surprised this type of short is not more popular. Can anyone point me in the direction of some that will be more suitable

here's some on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oktoberfe...3a0a4f&pid=100338&rk=6&rkt=29&sd=171959940967

 

[Dogtrousers]

Do you actually have a problem with belts or builders bum, or do you just think that you might? If the latter give them a try, you may be pleasantly surprised.

I wear Endura hummvees which have handy pockets, are practical and comfortable, and have never given me belt or builders bum problems.*

Other kinds of shorts with pockets I've worn are DHB Narvro(?) which are a bit more lightweight, and some other Endura ones whose name I forget.

But ... Is this really the season for buying shorts?

*That I know of. It's possible that I have unknowingly been displaying a constructor's cleavage, I suppose.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Do you actually have a problem with belts or builders bum, or do you just think that you might? If the latter give them a try, you may be pleasantly surprised.

I wear Endura hummvees which have handy pockets, are practical and comfortable, and have never given me belt or builders bum problems.*

Other kinds of shorts with pockets I've worn are DHB Narvro(?) which are a bit more lightweight, and some other Endura ones whose name I forget.

But ... Is this really the season for buying shorts?

*That I know of. It's possible that I have unknowingly been displaying a constructor's cleavage, I suppose.

I'm also looking at Humvees, do you have the shorts or 3/4? Mostly for riding the Brommie.

 

[Cubist]

 

[Dogtrousers]

I'm also looking at Humvees, do you have the shorts or 3/4? Mostly for riding the Brommie.

Shorts. V comfortable and practical for me. But not in this weather!

PS about time someone posted that pic of a fat bloke in Lamrpre kit.

 

[guitarpete247]

I still wear Lycra even though I'm 59 and of a slightly fuller figure. I have some baggy Tenn shorts I have worn the MTB. GF has banned from calling in at her office in Lycra as she says the girls don't know where to look, so I have to wear baggies. I then wear them over bibbed longs or shorts.