Shorts for recumbent riding

[marc-triker]

i will stick to my long trousers the i can tuck in2 my socks if needed 2 eliminate wind n wasp problems. my legs look better covered up lol.
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[stevew]

Endura 3/4 Humvees (with a modified leg bottom hem - elastic cord + sliding toggles - as I couldn't get on with the standard closure, never used the standard liner). Zipped pockets work very well - can carry mobile + money etc..

Yes I like these as well and didn't have any problems with the leg closures. Work well for me on my Bacchetta Cafe.

 

[Andy in Sig]

Any shorts you fancy, ranging from athletics stuff through to hillwalking gear. I wear a pair of swimming trunks under mine. Personally I can't see the point of wearing lycra on a bent as it brings no specific advantages and you are always, always going to look a bit silly wearing lycra once you have moved more than six feet from your bike.

 

[PaulM]

Problem with lycra padded cycle shorts

I've only tried normal lycra padded cycle shorts a couple of times on a recumbent trike and I've ended up getting rather sore on a longer ride. How do I put this delicately? Well, in the words of "There's something about Mary" we are talking beans here not frank. The padded part of cycle shorts are normally held in place by a saddle so it doesn't move and cause chafing, whereas on a laid back recumbent trike lo and behold it moves.

 

[dataretriever]

Have you got them pulled up tight enough? The chamois should be tight up against your Barse. I prefer bib shorts, or the Big Daddy Costume as the current wife calls them, which keeps everything in place.

 

[byegad]

There really is no need for padded shorts of any kind on a bent. Yes you can wear them but why do you want to?

 

[3tyretrackterry]

after a day in the sun on sunday(aptly named) i would recommend long trousers for long rides my thighs really caught the sun with my lower legs coming a close second. My legs are now being used as a paint colour chart

 

[Andy in Sig]

Hill walking trousers are perfect for summer days on a bent and something like Enduras are good in winter.