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[Closed] Big lads - what shorts do you wear?

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Need some baggy shorts that are 40-42" waist size and roomy round the thighs. Any suggestions?


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 5:39 pm
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I was going to say a Prince Albert but you mean a different kind of big


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 5:44 pm
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Regrettably so 🙁


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 5:50 pm
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You need some of these:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/polaris-am-500-repel-shorts-p283550?gclid=CLyJiPuA5cUCFQTHtAodQEgARQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

I've had mine for a while now, they seem pretty well put together, plenty baggy even on my mighty hams, and below the knee which I like. Best shorts I've ever found.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 5:59 pm
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Pearl izumi x-alp


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 6:00 pm
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Endura Humvee. Well sorted for big lads.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 6:06 pm
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Agree with the Polaris recommendation from go outdoors above teamed up with Polaris bibs underneath. Humvees are a wee bit neat when you get up to 40ish waist.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 6:19 pm
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Scott baggies from Start Cycles sale come in big sizes and all below £30 in the sale. You can usually find a discount voucher to get further reductions


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 6:29 pm
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Pearl Izumi stuff - xxl / xxxl will fit (actually xxxl will be too big). They do real sizing not the sizing Endura use ....


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 6:42 pm
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Ground effect in NZ now do some of their stuff in a larger size and if they won't do then aerotechdesigns in the US.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 6:44 pm
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Another vote for Pearl Izumi XXL's


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 7:36 pm
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Polaris as above over bibs from Fat Lad at the Back.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 8:04 pm
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Altura Flexx, get a size down from what you normally wear as they come up huge. Most comfortable shorts I've ever had.

Hummvees as back up.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 8:16 pm
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Older Endura Zymes are my go to shorts. Humvees have too many pockets for on the bike for me, although I live in a pair of Humvee trousers.

I've got a pair of Shimano XT branded shorts that are thinner and stretchier and are perfect for summer.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:17 pm
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Thanks, will have a gander at all those.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:23 pm
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Endura humvees or if you want something nicer then some sweet protection hunters, I'm XL in most shorts but large in those so xl should fit you fine.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:29 pm
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I'm after something tough and hard wearing most of all - which I probably should have said in my first post.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:31 pm
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humvees and zymes here. 40'' waist.

also use northface short, which are good.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:31 pm
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Race Face Ambush- comfortable and tough as old boots


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:36 pm
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Might have just the thing for you.

Pearl Izumi Launch shorts. I bought them on here, still brand new with their tags. Think I paid £30 for them. They are an XL, I thought they'd fit my 36-38 waist, but they are much bigger, closer to a 40,

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/clothing/shorts/baggy/product/review-pearl-izumi-launch-knicker-baggy-short-12-44913/

Happy to send them on a try em and see basis.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 9:39 pm
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Humvees with Planet X bibs.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:13 pm
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https://www.decathlon.co.uk/adult-3-4-length-trousers-500-id_8280056.html

I've got the predecessors to these...without the zipped pockets, but they easily go over my clycling shorts and add more than a modicum of modesty to my 50" waist and no overheating issues.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:20 pm
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Are we talking big or fat ?


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:22 pm
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I`m big 6ft 4, 16 stone, 34 waist


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:23 pm
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Endura Hummvees +1


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:25 pm
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Peter - I'd definitely be interested, although the PI website suggests 35-36.5 for XL, but if you're sure you don't mind I'll try them. I'll drop you an email in the morning.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:25 pm
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Are we talking big or fat ?

Probably a combination of the two - 42" waist, 30" inside leg, 30" round the thighs, buttocks to match. Like a better looking Trevor Leota.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:35 pm
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Sounds good !!!!


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:39 pm
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Peter - I'd definitely be interested, although the PI website suggests 35-36.5 for XL, but if you're sure you don't mind I'll try them. I'll drop you an email in the morning.

They are a lot bigger than that. Fire me an email with your postal address and I'll get them to you.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:42 pm
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Will do, cheers.


 
Posted : 28/05/2015 10:50 pm

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