Just killed my 3/4 drylines, what are my options?
Ideally 3/4s, as I'm a right lanky git, and most "shorts" would be like hotpants on me, and I'm not into that scene.
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Anyone do decent waterproof shorts under £50 these days?
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Posted 6 months ago #
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cut down ex military dpm goretex overtrousers were de rigeur last year.
You cna adjust the hem to give you the required level of hot pantsness then.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Pretty sure I paid less than £50 for my altura attacks and they work ok
Posted 6 months ago # -
+1 for altura attacks. I have the 3/4's and they're just the job. A bit rustly if you get my meaning, but definitely waterproof.
Posted 6 months ago # -
-1 for the attacks, after they were returned twice when the poper broke on the first ride they were good for about 5 rides. Then they just wore through the outer layer, not helped by the Afan grit I'm sure but I want something that lasts londer than that.
Posted 6 months ago # -
-2 for Altura Attacks. Rubbish design, first pair had to be returned after 3 1/2 months after wearing through the seams. I'm eking out the warranty replacement pair but they're going the exact same way.
Posted 6 months ago # -
The Altura Semi-Drys are OK - although with bib shorts they do slip down - seem OK ATM
Posted 6 months ago # -
They might look a littlt bit 'shell suit' from the front but I like the Endura Superlite shorts. Long-ish cut that doesn't seem to bunch too much. Got two pairs on the go that have managed to stay waterproof through 2 winters - we'll see if they last a third.
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£40 for Altura Attacks, bargain... Just bought a second set- the first is a year old and have been used pretty constantly, and had some proper crashes as well- they have a wee tear in them from a crash at fort william but otherwise good as new.
No idea why people are having problems with them, but I couldn't be more pleased.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Currently using the Scott Paclite shorts from Evans, working fine so far.
Also have some DHB event ones, but not got on with them as well.
Posted 6 months ago # -
No idea why people are having problems with them
Like some other brands of waterproof shorts, they come apart at the seam on the bum.
This happens quicker if you have a saddle with raised stitching on I expect.
Still the best pair I've had, but ideally I'd like a pair with no seam running horizontally across the rear.
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No idea why people are having problems with them, but I couldn't be more pleased.
Because mine aren't waterproof and never have been and, as above, the stitching on the bum panel is coming apart.
If you consider them to be water repellent then they're fine.
Oh, and despite having the waist as tight on me as I can get it they still slip down.
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Also had two pairs of Attacks fail. Wish they would just make the arse out of tougher non laminated material, it won't make any difference when you're sitting down.
Posted 6 months ago # -
chakaping - Member
No idea why people are having problems with them
Like some other brands of waterproof shorts, they come apart at the seam on the bum.
This happens quicker if you have a saddle with raised stitching on I expect.
... ideally I'd like a pair with no seam running horizontally across the rear.
This, essentially.
Posted 6 months ago # -
bought a set of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260826073180?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
18 quid, cut isnt great for cycling but still did the job
Posted 6 months ago # -
The aris wears out on attacks. This is known. Great set of kecks if they could just toughen the backside.
Army cutdowns aren't great either, IME. Drawstring waist is poor and they slip down when MTBing (Ok for commuting). Might work with braces if you don't mind that.
Posted 6 months ago # -
My army cut downs split down the arse very quickly three rides or so so I'm not impressed.
Posted 6 months ago #
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