Oregon Cyclewear Messenger knicks / pants

[dodgy]

Mine have just arrived, I'm completely blown away by the quality. They are beautiful! They are made from a kind of brushed material, very stretchy with plenty of elasticated pockets and zips. The calf area is zipped, too.

Of course the acid test is what they're like to ride in, so more info later

 

[GrahamG]

I really like mine - wish they did shorts in that material, it's so much more comfortable than the stifffer material used in most mtb type shorts. My only negative point is that water soaks into them very easily but then they do dry off quickly (should the weather allow!).
Those calf zips seem to make a huge difference to how warm they are as they're pretty tight on me if done up!

 

[dodgy]

Funny you should post that now Graham, just got in from my first ride in them, and I've still got them on. These are now easily my favourite shorts, lovely material. I wore them on the carbon Dolan and I don't think they looked out of place, dead handy having conventional pockets in them for carrying bits and pieces while I'm getting ready to go out.
I'd have another pair but I've been a bit spendy lately

 

[HelenD123]

How long did they take to arrive?

 

[dodgy]

A lot longer than they should, the main guy was on holiday in Alaska when I placed my order so nothing happened for a while. I ordered on 26th June and they arrived early yesterday. I emailed them to ask them about progress because I only got an order confirmation and not a dispatch notification, just wanted to make sure they were on their way, that's when I found out that the guy was in Alaska. Anyway, he posted them last Tuesday so if you order a pair you should get them inside a week.

 

[HelenD123]

Great, thanks! I'm very tempted.

 

[ChrisKH]

I'm temted too, but fall within the 34" and 36" camp (yes, I'm a fatty). Website says opt for lower measurement - how flexible is the waistband on these? Thye do look great I have to admit.

 

[dodgy]

I'm a 34" and they fit perfect on me, I do have a belt of the same colour (my old RAF belt ) but don't need it. The pants are done up with 2 press studs on the front, you could always only attach one of them to allow more room I suppose.

 

[dodgy]

Just realised I hadn't put a link to 'em - http://www.oregoncyclewear.com/catalog/item/6150944/5960212.htm

 

[spandex]

I like the look of them

 

[dodgy]

You've lost me!

 

[GrahamG]

Chris,
Go down in size - very stretchy material and the usual generous USA sizing.

 

[longers]

I got a pair of the reduced 08 ones in black a bit ago and hadn't worn them much but have had them on today for the first decent ride.

Excellent, very comfy, dried quick after the rain - I'm chuffed with them.

Thanks for the heads up Dodgy.