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With new bike comes new clothing

Suppose I had to give up the lycra shorts at some point, and going full sus is definitely that time.
So, can I have some useful recommendations on baggy shorts, normal or 3/4 I don't care (or know tbh!)
Budget realistically about £50 I guess. Endura and Altura have a few decent options.
I'm also looking at knee pads for the near future, lightweight & breathable but actually work when you need em to.
I'm wary of online reviews, so figured the great Sketchy crew would have more plenty of experience & knowledge.
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Endura Singletrack II - my waist 32" - their size chart says S 31"-32" - I say eeeek bit tight. Eventually I hacked off the velcro tightening bits. Defo Summer short.
Endura HumVee 3/4 length (not lite version) - went for M 33"-35" due to above - I say uhhhh rather too loose. Good for a Winter short, very tough wearing, quite heavy.
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Shorts are tricky, think it's best to try a few on to see. Don't forget chain reaction returns are free and really easy.
As for pads if your after some thing you forget your wearing, I've had a pair or g form pads for about two years now and wear them Kent/Surrey and all the trail center stuff around pad the uk. Then when doing more extrem I switch to poc pads.
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Have to go a size up from what you normally wear , I'm a large in these but medium fro other pads. Look flimsy but they harden on impact and I've had a few good tumbles wearing these and come away unscathed. My wife has the fox launch enduro pads, which to me are a peice of noprean with a slice of ordainary foam in them. Not much cop in my opinion.
But as with the shorts, it comes down to what fits you best.
So for me a pad you can wear for all day spinning and not realise you have them on the g form works for me.
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Thanks guys, that's crackin info

Hadn't seen the G-Form, so will get a pair ordered on pay day, god knows on the sizing so will go with large, but as you say returns are free n easy.
Shorts wise, not sure either of those are glowing reviews Sir Morris, but I see what you mean :lol:
Am considering
Endura MTR and (according to size guide) should be a Medium.
Other option is
Madison Addict DWR shorts, bit more £££ but water resistant, hard wearing & well liked.
Another option could be
Race Face Ambush actually.
I'll avoid the Fox Launch pads though, sound kinda pointless.
As you've both said though, I'll have to find an LBS stockist and actually try some on, like in the good old days!
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Most of my shorts are Endura & they work well for me. Personally I would also look around for undershorts instead of wearing normal lyra underneath. They are much thinner & also mesh down the legs so much cooler for summer use..
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I have G form knee pads, very comfy but no protection, Enduro magazine did a lab test of knee pads and the G form did very poorly, there are better lightweight pads available.
I have to wear POC for everything now.
I bought some Royal shoets cheap off of CRC and they have been great.
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Cheers guys! Some great info here
Flicked thru a recent MBUK at weekend and these came out on top for comfort & protection and are kinda on budget at £60...
7-IDP Black Transition Knee Pads
Then again looking for that link this morning, the
Fox Launch Enduro pads also come up well, where Skid noted they only have an ickle foam pad for protection, so maybe not the most unbiased reviews
Jay Dubster.
Moved to Radstock (nr Bath) but often in Medway & up for a pootle.
2015 Whyte T130 Yari
2009 Trek 8000
2014 Boardman Team Carbon (yawn)