Anyone got any experience of these for MTB/cycling?
They are not specifically designed for cycling, so I suspect that they may not be tough enough in the seat, (I'm assuming they wear as quickly in that area as Goretex Paclite trousers have done in the past).
But the fit seems quite good, although a tight fit around the calf with a walking boot may still not be tight enough for drive side of a bike.
Any feedback appreciated
I've got some and they've proved tougher (regarding abrasion) than I thought they would and they pack down to bugger all. Having said that I think my madison's with zip off lower legs are a better bet.
Thanks Johnny. That's one positive review for them then. Not interested in zip off capabilty though as I have Endura waterproof shorts for less severe conditions.
I've got some and they are tougher than I thought they'd be given how light the fabric feels. The velcro adjuster on the leg allows a close enough fit that I've not got it caught in the chain yet.
Definitely not totally “waterproof” anymore as they do wet out in downpours but keep me damp rather than soaked, they do a good job of adding warmth for the weight. Light and small packing. The ankle strap makes the bottom tight but I tend to use a little additional strap to hold the shin section tight enough to give more clearance by the chain.
I tend to ride in baggies as you know. I have gore soft shell baggies that have a waterproof spray panel for 90% of Scottish riding then add these when it’s also cold!
I use them too commute in too when it’s similarly cold.
They are about as durable as you’d expect for the weight.
Scott L wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:39 am
These are the trousers I have Phil too.
Definitely not totally “waterproof” anymore as they do wet out in downpours but keep me damp rather than soaked, they do a good job of adding warmth for the weight. Light and small packing. The ankle strap makes the bottom tight but I tend to use a little additional strap to hold the shin section tight enough to give more clearance by the chain.
I tend to ride in baggies as you know. I have gore soft shell baggies that have a waterproof spray panel for 90% of Scottish riding then add these when it’s also cold!
I use them too commute in too when it’s similarly cold.
They are about as durable as you’d expect for the weight.
Thanks Scott - good enough for your Highland shreddin', then good enough for me
So I bought a pair of these in their last sale over the weekend. I think the sizing is quite big, I was wondering if anyone else agrees?
I'm a 32 inch waist and leg, so sized as a medium (like every other bit of clothing I buy) and although the waist is "OK" I suspect the 30" waist small size would fit and the legs seem long. When I tighten the ankle it makes the legs billow out quite a bit as well. Is this anyone else's experience as well? Do they billow because of the leg zip and that settles down after a few wears?
When I look at the image below it makes it look like the leg is fairly close cut but they don't sit that way on me at all. I have pretty big carves too. Not sure what to make of them... I have folded them back up to go back at this point but like I ask above I just wondered if anyone else felt the same at first but then they turned out fine ?
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Alpkit are really good about returns for sizing. I'd order the small to try and then send back either one or both pairs if the small aren't a better fit.
I'm usually a medium and I have a pair in a 12 they were out of mediums so I tried on a pair of Jane's riding shorts to gauge my size in ladies and bought the women's version don't know if the ladies have a narrower leg but don't think mine billow too badly.
they were out of mediums so I tried on a pair of Jane's riding shorts to gauge my size in ladies and bought the women's version 
don't know if the ladies have a narrower leg but don't think mine billow too badly.
