[Closed] Why are baggy cycle shorts so expensive?

I do own a pair of baggies, but they are mostly a nuisance - flapping around and catching on things. Unnecessary imo. I don't care particularly what I look like or who I offend. Lycra is just functionally better for cycling.

No, what you have is a pair of Ill fitted shorts. None of my Madison's 'flap about' and catch on things.

Yak - Member

I do own a pair of baggies, but they are mostly a nuisance - flapping around and catching on things.

Do you imagine that everyone else is just putting up with flapping around and catching on things? For whatever reason you're having a problem that most users don't have- fitting maybe? Or a poor choice of shorts?

I wear Lycra if it's too hot.
But there again I am gorgeous.

Dakine 8 track (I think) - ok if you have knee / leg armour and too baggy without. They caught my bars once and threw me off.
Also a pair of dhb somethings as recommended on the 'slim baggies' thread. Ok I suppose, but the flapping is distracting and anything with a waistband is annoying when I usually just wear bibs.

What's really slim cut and doesn't flap then? No pads worn under?

I do own a pair of baggies, but they are mostly a nuisance - flapping around and catching on things.

There's baggies and then there's baggies!

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I just had to sew up a pair of 7 year old Endurance Zyme shorts. Good as new now.
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These are great. And cheap.

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Fantasy island RRP's used to make you think the correct unit price is a bargain. A well worn retail trick still employed to this day.

Anyone for £40-50 pound nylon jersey........ it's got branding on it come on.

How about a £60-70 MTB tyre.

I don't get the need for pockets - I carry stuff in a Camelbak or jersey pockets.

Phone + Liftpass + Card + (maybe) trail map? Then again I hate riding with things on my back and if I can I avoid it.

The only shorts I have had that have lasted more than a year of riding are cheap 20GBP TLD moto shorts from China. Everything else just dies 🙁

All the Lycra haters have something in common,apart from hating Lycra 😉

Yak - Member

They caught my bars once and threw me off.

But... how?

Feel how they grab your body without hurting you

WTAF?!

aAnyone for £40-50 pound nylon jersey........ it's got branding on it come on.
How about a £60-70 MTB tyre.

Smaller production runs, different materials, higher distribution costs to smaller retailers? Higher aspirational value? Of the tops in my wardrobe these days it's the Rapha and morvelo I'm reaching for, much nicer feel and cut. For stuff that will probably end up being 10-20p an outing I'm happy. On top of that some nice designs go a long way.

Question should not be why are baggies so expensive, but why do people pay silly mony for baggy shorts?! Don't think I've ever paid RRP on a pair of shorts, most expensive around £50.
But, jeez, what sort of mug would you have to be to click "BUY!" on something like this:
https://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/sweet-protection-mudride-short-scorch-red/13686

"Oh, but they're really nice quality an that.." Pillock!

They are really nice - wore a pair practically every ride last winter. Only paid £80 for them tho.

But... how?

Ahem, hopping up a kerb into a tight turn, shorts caught on the turn I think, ahem.
Gashed my leg, blood everywhere. My kids were waiting for me at the trail and weren't impressed. 😳

All the Lycra haters have something in common,apart from hating Lycra

What's that, not looking ridiculous?

In answer to the original question, I don't think for the most part they are expensive for the most part. Obviously the £120 exception earlier is the exception - but just wait for the sales. I have some TL Skylines which are about as understated as it gets & they were about £30 a pair - same with some Intrepid shorts.

On the turbo, if I just chuck on some normal sports shorts I end up looking like i'm wearing hot pants - the cut is completely wrong.

£30 for shorts that last years is hardly the high roller lifestyle 🙂