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[Reynard]

Decathlon MTB shorts @Reynard, or look for sales - yes some of the colours are mad. It's black or black for me. I do have a red pair of waterproof MTB shorts, but they were on a big discount.

I'm another one for black or black. Or at a pinch, dark grey.

Alas, Decathlon only do mens "proper" MTB shorts. The ladies' ones have more in common with hot pants. Otherwise Decathlon would have been my first port of call.

 

[raleighnut]

Well I know next to nothing about car stuff but that's what the lady on the phone called them. I'll see what's on the invoice when they finally bring my car back. Should be anytime now...

What the 'glow plugs' do is they literally 'glow' red hot when you first turn the key in order to preheat the air directly behind the inlet valve, they switch off after about 10 seconds (often with a beep or a warning light going out) to let you know when to crank the engine over*
With Diesel engines being compression ignition the air needs to be very hot to initiate combustion.

* Although TBH most people forger about this and just crank the motor until it eventually fires up cos they're used to petrol engines.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I'm another one for black or black. Or at a pinch, dark grey.

Alas, Decathlon only do mens "proper" MTB shorts. The ladies' ones have more in common with hot pants. Otherwise Decathlon would have been my first port of call.

These Decathlon ones are fairly toned down. They say khaki but it looks dark grey on my screen. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-500-mountain-bike-shorts-id_8529621.html

 

[Reynard]

These Decathlon ones are fairly toned down. They say khaki but it looks dark grey on my screen. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/st-500-mountain-bike-shorts-id_8529621.html

Those are the ones I'm on about - they're ridiculously, well, short. They only reach to upper thigh - have tried them on previously. I'm after something knee length.

When you've got wobbly bits that are best kept under wraps...

Edited to say they're good value for the padded liners.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Those are the ones I'm on about - they're ridiculously, well, short. They only reach to upper thigh - have tried them on previously. I'm after something knee length.

When you've got wobbly bits that are best kept under wraps...

I refuse to wear anything shorter than 3/4 length cargo shorts, even in Japan. I am well aware of my responsibilities to society.

 

[Reynard]

I refuse to wear anything shorter than 3/4 length cargo shorts, even in Japan. I am well aware of my irresponsibles to society.

It's about being able to walk around in public without being embarrassed.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It's about being able to walk around in public without being embarrassed.

Normal black cycling shorts underneath, instead of the padded undies, would go some way to preserving your modesty, perhaps.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Meanwhile, watching England v Japan, England are rattled, even though a goal up.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Meanwhile, watching England v Japan, England are rattled, even though a goal up.

They've just realised there are actually 22 Japanese players, but half of them are Ninjas.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

They've just realised there are actually 22 Japanese players, but half of them are Ninjas.

Well, England stole another goal and are now 2 up. Let's see what those Ninjas can do. Or do I mean not see?

 

[Reynard]

Glad to see the Lionesses top the group. But they were definitely hanging on in the second half. Karen Bardsley and Stef Houghton definitely pulled a few bums out of the fire...

 

[Reynard]

Normal black cycling shorts underneath, instead of the padded undies, would go some way to preserving your modesty, perhaps.

And have everyone in Tesco run screaming towards the exit?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Glad to see the Lionesses top the group. But they were definitely hanging on in the second half. Karen Bardsley and Stef Houghton definitely pulled a few bums out of the fire...

There's an expression you rarely see!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It's about being able to walk around in public without being embarrassed.

I have a pair of tight fitting Decathlon running shorts that I wear for cycling, my Good Lady doesn't like them, she recons they put the family jewels on display.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

And have everyone in Tesco run screaming towards the exit?

Could be useful at the yellow stickering hour.