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I’m pretty sure there was a waterproof short thread recently, but I can only find ones from 10 years ago on the search and I’m sure things would have moved on from then! Anyone kind enough to point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
Posted : 14/10/2019 7:52 pm
Just in case you're interested (and have a large budget) , stif have Sweet Protection Mudrides with 35% off.
Posted : 14/10/2019 8:00 pm
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Thanks, already seen them. From memory I think they’re well reviewed.
Posted : 14/10/2019 8:40 pm
I remember the thread and following the comments I ordered Madison DTE shorts, they seem really good so far and were down to £51 on Amazon.
Posted : 14/10/2019 9:54 pm
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Thanks for the suggestion, how's the fit and sizing?
Posted : 14/10/2019 11:33 pm
Just bought some army surplus Gore-Tex waterproof trousers in desert camo flavour for £18...can’t bring myself to cut the lower legs off though!
Posted : 15/10/2019 12:13 am
Waterproof shorts thread – where is it?
If it's anything like waterproof shorts it was working fine, doing it's job for a reasonable price, so the manufacturer stopped production in favour of a more expensive pair that don't work so well and have too many pockets. Currently only available in XXL or S.
Posted : 15/10/2019 12:21 am
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Not in to cut offs like an 80’ child.
Word numb (good name) hahaha too true.
Patagonian were they the soft shell or normal ones?
Posted : 15/10/2019 12:24 am
Im a 32 waist and ordered large Madison DTE's as per the size guide. Fit is fine on the tightest adjustment and I reckon 34/35 would be the upper limit.
They are the normal ones - I wanted something I could wear all year.
Posted : 15/10/2019 8:34 am
Why cut the legs off the army surplus trousers? Stops you getting muddy legs and water running down into your socks and shoes.
Posted : 15/10/2019 8:41 am
Just got the Madison DTE's for £41.50 in green from an ebay shop, haven't used them yet, but they come up pretty big. I'm generally a 34 waist, but need a belt, the XL was far too big, changed them for L and they fit pretty nicely with the straps tightened a bit. Nice soft feel to them, should be cosy for the bad weather.
Posted : 15/10/2019 9:23 am
I asked the same question last year
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-waterproof-shorts-are-we-buying-this-winter/
Posted : 15/10/2019 9:48 am
I’ve got a pair of sweet mudrides which are a warranty replacement for the first set which delaminated on the seat after 18months hard use. This set are showing much the same pattern but I doubt I’ll get another replacement pair out of sweet.
I’ve also got some madison waterproof trousers which seem pretty good so far although I’ve gone off riding in mud, preferring to run when the conditions are really shitty.
Posted : 15/10/2019 10:00 am
currently using altura 540.
they are definatley waterproof but by god they are cold when wet. I think the madison soft shell ones are better as despite getting a soggy arse you stay warm
Posted : 15/10/2019 10:58 am
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Patagonian / Bagstard - thanks, looking at the dte softshell now so foing to order a couple of sizes and see how they go.
May also look at mudrides too.
Posted : 15/10/2019 1:55 pm
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What did you end up with nickc?
Posted : 15/10/2019 2:02 pm
Clearly not just waterproof shorts but I totally love my Dirtlej DirtSuit
Posted : 15/10/2019 3:05 pm
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I'm not sure I'm rad enough for a full on romper suit yet.
Ah nuts, no medium mudrides left....
Posted : 15/10/2019 5:35 pm
Rascal- if you do can I have the off cuts for a project.
Posted : 15/10/2019 6:42 pm
Might have some offcuts knocking around from when I tried it - sadly the shorts were just too baggy and I kept catching the crotch on the saddle.
I'm based near Whaley Bridge @jkomo - where abouts are you?
Si
Posted : 15/10/2019 7:03 pm
scc999- Oxfordshire, but I’ll gladly pay postage if you can be arsed.
Posted : 15/10/2019 7:35 pm
I also did the cut offs and found too baggy, so if I do use them I’ve got some braces to hold them up.
Posted : 15/10/2019 7:37 pm
Ace
Posted : 15/10/2019 10:33 pm
Cut off ex raf. Gortex zip and stud. Job done!
Posted : 15/10/2019 10:58 pm
Madison DTE here, bit warm and thick for my liking, very much a winter short.
Posted : 15/10/2019 11:19 pm
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Footflaps - is that the softshell or normal ones?
Posted : 15/10/2019 11:31 pm
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-18/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/the-best-waterproof-shorts-and-trousers/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-whats-good-this-year/
https://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/waterproof-shorts-shootout/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-17/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-mtb-shorts-1/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-waterproof-shorts-2/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/tenn-waterproof-shortsany-good/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-why/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/anyone-recommend-me-some-well-priced-waterproof-shorts/
Posted : 16/10/2019 7:36 am
> https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/which-waterproof-shorts-are-we-buying-this-winter/ < https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-or-trousers-for-winter-riding/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/recommend-me-some-waterproof-shorts-2/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mtb-trousers-pants-if-youre-american/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/womens-waterproof-mtb-shorts/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-bike-shorts-yay-or-nay/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sigh-waterproof-shorts/
Posted : 16/10/2019 7:40 am
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-12/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/proper-waterproof-shorts/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-non-baggy/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/endura-34-waterproof-shorts-any-feedback/
https://singletrackworld.com/tag/shorts/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/altura-attack-shorts-any-good/
Posted : 16/10/2019 7:46 am
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/dry-arse-shorts-whats-good/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/winter-mtb-shorts-whats-popular/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-and-gillet/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/endura-superlite-waterproof-shorts-1/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-instead-of-normal-baggies/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/endura-singletrack-ii-trousers/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/proper-waterproof-shorts/
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-shorts-16/
Posted : 16/10/2019 7:50 am
I'm happy with my Polaris ones. They've become my got to shorts for anything remotely wet/muddy
Posted : 16/10/2019 8:24 am
These are a great budge option. Were 40 quid or so if I remember right
Posted : 16/10/2019 8:32 am
How do you care for your shorts? Do you wash them or just let them dry and wash the mud off?
If you shove them in the wash with all your other kit do they stay waterproof?
I have army cut offs thst just dry and dome tenn waterproof shorts tgst just go in the wash, I know they were Cheap but they are no longer waterproof.
Thanks
Posted : 16/10/2019 9:29 am
Detergent just breaks the waterproofing down. I just hose my Surplus Goretex cut offs down when they’re still wet mud, then hang ‘em up to dry.
For the few really nasty days I actually ride in each year, they work just great.
Posted : 16/10/2019 9:40 am
Footflaps – is that the softshell or normal ones?
Softshell, dark green colour. They are waterproof which is why I bought them, just a bit heavyweight. What I really want is a waterproof pair which is normal weight.
Posted : 16/10/2019 11:22 am
I’ve used Altura attacks,Madison storm(older model) used the Endura Mt500 ones that were waterproof at just the rear
Now using the Fox waterproof ones
Very happy with them not heavy and have a nice brushed feel inside
No taped seems which I was a bit worried about but been totally waterproof
Posted : 16/10/2019 11:34 am
Yes, was sold some MT500s as being waterproof by a bike shop in Ambleside, he failed to mention only the seat was. Pretty useless in the rain, you get completely wet. They went to the charity shop pretty quick....
Posted : 16/10/2019 11:40 am
@Stayhigh these ones
https://www.evanscycles.com/fox-clothing-attack-water-baggy-short-EV307906?wiz_medium=cpc&wiz_source=google&wiz_campaign=UK%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Mobile%20-%20Fox%20Clothing%20-%20Clothing&wiz_content=UK%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Mobile%20-%20Fox%20Clothing%20-%20Clothing%20-%20Cycling%20Shorts&wiz_term=*%20%2F%20Product%20type&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5rtBRDxARIsAJfxvYDg-M9nJubRotZm6p8-42_8WrS7rStmvWF8JxHCREMDeIgM90EibN4aAjTFEALw_wcB
Posted : 16/10/2019 1:28 pm
What did you end up with nickc?
I bought another pair of MT500, everything else is even worse. (or double the price)
Posted : 16/10/2019 2:15 pm
Thanks @ hainman
Posted : 17/10/2019 8:36 pm
@footflaps you can get MT500 shorts but they feel more like over shorts
I had those years back, they were only waterproof on the seat, the rest leaked like a sieve....
Posted : 18/10/2019 9:59 am
There are both full waterproof MT500 shorts and the MT500 Spray version that is only waterproof in the seat area.
Posted : 18/10/2019 10:06 am
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I've got 2 pairs of the mt500 spray and they've never been that waterproof at the back.
Posted : 18/10/2019 10:49 am