Ladies bike shorts - knicks

Lvoiletmay on 05/09/2013 - 07:57

Looking at starting to ride again, and I want a pair of female knicks (padded cycling shorts). I've done a bit of look around cycling and sports shops locally and have either found extremely expensive ($70 + ) male ones, or none at all.

So I haven't even seen female knicks.

Apart from waiting for an Aldi special, how can I get female knicks please? Also what is the going rate for these things? I was hoping to pay $30 or $40.

I only just found out these things exist on Monday, so don't know anything about them at all.

Thanks

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Comments

  • Conka on 05/09/2013 - 08:17
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    Hi violetmay

    Welcome back on the road :)

    I'd check ebay. You can get stuff from China ridiculously cheaply (when compared to "real" online stores).

    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=bike+nix&_osacat=0&_…

    I have not personally ordered from china/ebay myself (it is on the cards in the next couple of weeks). A couple of my cycling buddies have and they think the quality is OK for what you pay. Most of them are knock offs of the name brands.

    Your mileage may vary.

    I'd recommend that you also look into the "bib shorts". They have a strap that goes around the neck (like a leotard). That neck strap keeps the pants from falling down. More comfortable, although it does make going to the toilet a bit more complex!

    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=ladies+bike+knicks&_…

    You could also try these sites out if you're looking for stuff …
    www.bikeexchange.com.au (can get some great second hand bikes here, as well as AU bike forums)
    www.probikekit.com
    www.wiggle.co.uk [if you get referred by a friend to wiggle, you will get a free set of sunglasses with interchangeable lenses and your friend receives a voucher 10% of your first order. Let me know if you want an invite]
    www.torpedo7.com
    www.chainreactioncycles.com

    I have the bloke's version of this; http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-ladies-aeron-cycling-bib-short/ and find them reasonably comfortable for a 2-3 hour cycle

    conka.

  • voiletmay on 05/09/2013 - 09:41

    Oh My Goodness, thank you for your excellent response conka11 - what a fantastic answer. Looks like I have a lot of research ahead of me!!

  • 2ndeffort on 05/09/2013 - 21:19

    I used to get these made for me at a factory in Pakistan and then import them to sell on eBay. I had my own eBay shop and I sold loads of them. I still have boxes in the garage that I never sold. I don't want to break any forum rules and I'm not looking to set my shop back up again but I'll send you a set from the garage for the cost of the postage (helps clear a bit out of the garage). PM me with the size you want (sm, M, Large, XL and I'll check out there to see if I still have your sz).

    • tomorrows_angel on 08/09/2013 - 01:39

      Hi 2ndeffort,
      If you want to clear out another pair I'm happy to pay for them.

  • tomorrows_angel on 08/09/2013 - 01:38

    Hi voiletmay,
    The cheapest place I found was velogear when they have free shipping (regularly). http://www.velogear.com.au/clothing/cycling-clothing/bike-sh… I have a pair of the xcel shorts. They're not amazing but couldn't find anything else cheaper as they were also my first pair if Knicks. Cell bikes is also good when they have sales.

    I really don't like bib style shorts (prefer the freedom of movement with separate shorts/shirt) but I'm a mountain biker so depends on your riding type.

    Good luck!

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