Something I wish Rivendell (or anyone else) would make

[Jim Cloud]

There's often threads on this forum, and others, about cycling apparel
that isn't Lycra. One thing I think would sell like hotcakes is a
very accurate reproduction of the cycling shorts made previously by
Hebden Cord in England. These shorts, while still "cycling specific"
in their design would wear nicely off the bike without looking too
racy.

Here's a couple of sites that show the cycling shorts:

http://www.archivalclothing.com/2006/11/hebden-cord-co-ltd.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smallwheelsociety/4669291206/

I'm lucky if I can sew a missing button back on a shirt, or I'd
attempt to reproduce the shorts myself.

Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ

[PATRICK MOORE]

+1. The MUSAs are nice (at least the older models; I've not tried the new) but they are definitely casual. These look almost dressy and appear to be just as practical.

One appeal to all makers of cycling pants: make them high in the back! I've owned several pairs of expensive cycling pants that were cut like modern dress trousers, that is, low waist all around. No good! Even the MUSAs -- again, the older ones -- are too low for real comfort. I wonder if the new ones are better in that regard? But I do like the trim fit of the old ones otherwise.

Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ

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[cyclotourist]

Russell Brand would so rock those.

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/bg/Brand+s+short+shorts+HC-MFl4vWW2l.jpg

Jim Cloud
Tucson, AZ

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[Jim Cloud]

I was thinking about the longer length shorts, as they're shown in the
Hebden Cord catalog specifically. The Flickr photo is the only one
that I've found that actually shows a pair of Hedben Cord shorts,
they're obviously quite short in length. If Russell Brand would "rock
those" as you've stated I could care less....

Jim

> can't chew it." -*Mark Twain*

[cyclotourist]

Indeed, I so-stated!

"Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." -Mark Twain

[Ron Mc]

I pretty much spent all weekend on a bike in a pair of MUSA knickers.  They were great, cozy, just right balance between warm and cooling for a Texas hill country fall ride.  Complaint? - yes, the nylon seams are hard, and put some wear into my Brooks saddle.  Canvas shorts are not as hard as nylon, and won't do this.  So yes, I, too would like to see some nice canvas and/or wool riding shorts and knickers.  Lycra?  That's for the gel and diaper crowd.