I'm Looking for Some New Waterproof Cycling Trousers......

[slugwash]

...... that breathe well and are durable? My partner's now appropriated my 15 year old Freestyle Goretex cycling trousers for gardening duties so it looks like I'll have to treat myself to a new pair. The Freestyle ones are very durable which is why they've lasted so long, but are looking a bit threadbare around the seat. They're very breathable as well, and the cut's OK so you can use them for walking no problem. They're also brilliant as an extra layer around the camp site (or even in the sleeping bag 'cos they're so breathable) and they don't rustle and aren't clammy if worn next to the skin. However, Freestyle went bust a few years back, so what are others using out in the wilds that might fill the gap in my trouser department?

Cheers.

[Mpolo]

I will watch this one closely as i am also in the market for waterproof trousers.

[slugwash]

^^^^^ If anyone knows of any BOGOF deals on waterproof trousers that would also be helpful.......

[Bearbonesnorm]

How about some Montane Atomic pants? Never used them but Dee's got an Atomic jacket that's proving very good.

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/mon2 ... oor-pants/

[TheBrownDog]

I was after some waterproof 3/4 shorts but the prices were bonkers, so I bought a pair of army surplus goretex trousers off fleabay and just cut them down and hemmed them. They are reasonably light and very waterproof, but they're pretty noisy and you do have to keep hitching them up as the shock cord around the waist is rubbish. Might be a good solution if you don't want to drop £100.

[Dan_K]

Berghaus deluge do well in reviews. I've got a pair for walking and they've never failed. Zips up to the thigh so easy to put on/take off.
Never used them on the bike though. Have used Montane featherlite and they're not bad. Pertex so quick drying and tiny pack size.

[Cornish Neil]

I was after some waterproof 3/4 shorts but the prices were bonkers, so I bought a pair of army surplus goretex trousers off fleabay and just cut them down and hemmed them. They are reasonably light and very waterproof, but they're pretty noisy and you do have to keep hitching them up as the shock cord around the waist is rubbish. Might be a good solution if you don't want to drop £100.

I bought army surplus goretex over trousers for £5, but trimmed all the way around the waist, not much off the back but a bit more off the front (better for when you are seated) and used the leg fabric off cuts to make belt loops, they stay up perfectly. The material doesn't fray so you don't have to bother hemming them. :D

[johnnystorm]

Continuing the thread drift...

Altura waterproof shorts are £35 at Evans but a couple of weeks wait for stock....

I'm happy with the full length ones for commuting. Not sure I'd sleep in them though!

[Charliecres]

I've also just bought some Army surplus Goretex overtrousers. I cut them off and hemmed them below the knee, added belt loops plus a bit of webbing and a buckle to keep them up and added a velcro tab at the bottom of each leg so I can take in some of the extra flap. They may not be the most stylish but they work superbly.

I'd say they were more comfortable and more waterproof than my old Endura Superlites. They also emerged unscathed from a high-speed off yesterday that left me with a bloody knee and a mahoosive bruise on my thigh.

In other words, if you can be bothered to do a couple of hours sewing, they're great.

[Nick]

Complete coincidence, but I've just written up a review of my new Altura Attack 360 trousers and posted it on my blog, they have been great so far (albeit not in rain, but keeping me dry and warm from riding though lots of mud and puddles).

http://iwillbebacksoon.com/

[mtbmarkymark]

I'm pleased with my Montane Atomic DT waterproof Overtrousers
205g for size large so lightweight which is good as you hope to be carrying them alot
No cycling specific features so i expect them to go in the saddle area in a couple of seasons
Good breathability for this sort of thing but my 3/4 length ones which are made of less breathable material on paper are much less boil in the bag presumably due to the improved ventilation.
i carry these in the winter and 3/4 length ones in the summer

[slugwash]

I've got the Atomic DT jacket. It's very breatheable and has held out against torrential rain in the Alps but I have torn it in a couple of places* just going about my everyday mountain biking business, so am not too convinced on the durability.

I've found my Superlite shorts excellent, having done rides up to 200km in the rain and kept my arse dry. Too short in the leg to replace my Goretex trousers though!


The Deluge trousers look cheap enough to afford ripping though...
http://www.gaynors.co.uk/products/shop- ... -pant.aspx

as do these...

http://www.ratrace.com/374208/products/ ... wwodgAEAlw

*(mended with spinnaker tape!)

[Nick]

Hmm, I might have spoke too soon about Altura Attack 360 trousers...

Went out tonight in the filth, it was raining a bit, I even had a mudguard over my rear wheel, I had a wet arse when I got back....

Have e-mailed Evans, maybe I am expecting too much, but they are not waterproof....