Alternatives to MUSA pants and knickers?

[Christian]

Hi All,

I was interested in buying a pair of either the pants or the knickers but they're sold out--knickers might be back in 2015, so says the website.  So, I'm looking for alternatives.  Something similar--quick drying, maybe a little (a lot?) wind-resistant, simple.  Thanks

Christian 

[Deacon Patrick]

Check out Rail Riders pants. They are my back up plan for when I need to replace my Rivs. The only downside Is we'd have to sew the paints into knickers. 

http://www.railriders.com

With abandon,

Patrick

[Patrick Moore]

Bicycle Fixations has a couple of knickers models, I think. Me, I like the old, no longer produced, hemp version better than the classic wool ones; one pair of those I owned wore through in the leg rather quickly, though this may have been a fluke.

They are having a sale on one model.

http://www.bicyclefixation.com/shop.html

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[Matthew J]

There is a Swrve black label knicker that fits the bill.

If you are thin (can't stress enough - Euro sizing to the max!) Muxu makes a nice heavier yet comfortable knicker.  

[hsmitham]

http://www.prana.com/nemesis-knicker.html?color=darkkhakihristian,

My knock on the new (don't have experience with the old style) is though baggy the waist was super tight with all the elastic, in my case size large. So I went with Prana' Nemesis Knickers. They're actually climbing knickers but have very little elastic other than the built in stretch of the fabric. The opening of the leg area flares some as opposed to cycling specific ones but doesn't bother me.

I also wear their shorts made of the same fabric.

My knock on other manufacturers of cycling knickers is how tight they are seeming in my use to be restricted in all the wrong places when in motion.

YMMV.

-Hugh
los Angeles, CA

[Patrick Moore]

This is a separate but related question. Who, if anyone, makes knickers or shorts that rise high enough in the rear (ie, high waist or low crotch) so that they feel comfortable and cover adequately when you are bent over in the hooks? The MUSAs, pants and knickers, are marginal in that respect, as are most of the store-bought knickers I've worn -- Bicycle Fixations, 2 models; Rivendell; Swerve; and the Nashbars are only adequate because they were out of Mediums and I had to buy Large and have the waists taken in.

Come to think of it, one nice thing about the thrift store pair of North Face (non-lycra) cycling shorts I have is that they are cut high in the rear.

One virtue of making riding pants out of thrift store kakhis and wool dress pants is that you can choose those with "higher rise". 

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[Christian McMillen]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far everyone.  In the meantime I remembered about Zoic.  I have a pair of their shorts and really like them.  They make knickers too: http://www.zoic.com/reign-knicker.  AND: coincidentally they’re having a 50% off sale! 

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[hsmitham]

Patrick,

I really like your point regarding thrift store gabardine pants converted to knickers, I'm gonna give it a try. Plus seems to me they'll look great. And the price is right.

-Hugh
Los Angeles, CA

[Kevin M]

The midweight Swrve pants are awesome, and they happen to be on sale right now!

[rperks]

In the last 8 months I have made the move to Swrve pants/shorts/knickers almost every day.  I have one pair of regular jeans that have not worn out yet, but will be done soon.  In the last year or so, the cut on the product has gotten a little more generous.  Also, do like they say and measure your favorite pants to determine waist size.  They do not do vanity sizing, and I had to come to terms with the fact that I am a 38 now.  Not skinny by any means, but wear a 38 regular, and they are perfect for me.

Rob

[Chris Chen]

Swrve midweight DWR knickers every day. Amazingly versatile, I wear them down to the 30s, until spring ends.

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[mikel...@juno.com]

looks like the swrve sprinter knickers are roomier than their other offerings
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[justin...@gmail.com]

I like SWRVE but wouldn't buy without trying on. Their QC seems all over the place in terms of consistent dimensions. Great products and ideas but after some turnip shaped experiences I'll only buy the pair I'm able to try on.

-J

[Ray MacNeil]

I have had a pair of Arcteryx knickers for some time and bought their pants last year. I like the fit and wind resistance.

 

[Mike Schiller]

I wanted to like the Swrve knickers but the fit is too small through the hips for me.   I have a pair of the Zoic Reigns and they fit nice but are a little thin for colder temps.  I'd love to find something that fits in the Schoeller fabric.  The Greenlite ones look good but run $175. ouch.

~mike

Carlsbad Ca

[Steven Frederick]

I just bought a pair of those a month or so ago--they're not bad.  Fit pretty true to size, pretty well made.  The elastic drawstring in the cuffs is a little wonky but I haven't played with it much...

Steve

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