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Paper Wings
27th April 2012, 19:15
Hi, I'm currently on the hunt for some bike pants. The problem is I'm quite tall and most I've had a look for only have lengths that may be suitable in large sizes. <_<
So, does anyone some of some long length ladies pants available? Oh, and I'm a student so it can't be too expensive haha.
OR, if anyone has any they want to sell, pleeease let me know :D

Virago
27th April 2012, 19:28
You're in Auckland - go and see Kerrie at MSW:

http://www.msw.co.nz/index2.html

She can custom-make you a pair of pants at a reasonable price. The fit and style will be perfect for you - no compromise.

Madness
27th April 2012, 19:29
What he said. You can often sneak a park out the back too, check Google Maps before you go.

Paper Wings
27th April 2012, 19:48
You're in Auckland - go and see Kerrie at MSW:

http://www.msw.co.nz/index2.html

She can custom-make you a pair of pants at a reasonable price. The fit and style will be perfect for you - no compromise.

Looks like the cheapest they make them for is $550 and I don't have that kind of money for pants at the moment.:(
I'm getting my first bike on Tuesday, so I really need to see if I like riding first (I'm sure I will).
I was hoping to get some pants for $200 or less.

I should also say that I'm a size 10 or small 12 and I need around a 32/33" inside leg length.
It's annoying cause I'm not thaaat tall but quite a bit taller than the average girl.

Paper Wings
27th April 2012, 20:07
I was more hoping for someone to point me in the right direction of pants they know to be a bit longer.
Otherwise I'm probably going to have try quite a few on...
Or there's always men's pants haha

oneofsix
27th April 2012, 20:34
I was more hoping for someone to point me in the right direction of pants they know to be a bit longer.
Otherwise I'm probably going to have try quite a few on...
Or there's always men's pants haha

careful what you say girl. You'll have 1/2 the men or those that think they are on KB offering to let you get into their pants :shutup: :bleh:

p.dath
27th April 2012, 20:52
Hi, I'm currently on the hunt for some bike pants. The problem is I'm quite tall and most I've had a look for only have lengths that may be suitable in large sizes. <_<
So, does anyone some of some long length ladies pants available? Oh, and I'm a student so it can't be too expensive haha.
OR, if anyone has any they want to sell, pleeease let me know :D

If you are after budget leather pants, check out CNELL:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/stores/cnell-bikers-gear/contact

There leather pants are sold with the leg length un-trimmed. So you buy the size your interested in, and then cut the end of the leather legs down to the size you want. Should be perfect for you.

Being pants I suggest you visit them to try them on for size. Note that they are mostly a warehouse business - so there is no "flash" retail bit.

Paper Wings
27th April 2012, 21:36
careful what you say girl. You'll have 1/2 the men or those that think they are on KB offering to let you get into their pants :shutup: :bleh:

Haha, whoops. Good point. BUT THEY SHOULDNT BE IN THIS SECTION OF THE FORUM. I was asking the girls. :bleh:
In saying that, I do want any valuable input. haha

Cracklinrose
28th April 2012, 19:50
Hi, I'm currently on the hunt for some bike pants. The problem is I'm quite tall and most I've had a look for only have lengths that may be suitable in large sizes. <_<
So, does anyone some of some long length ladies pants available? Oh, and I'm a student so it can't be too expensive haha.
OR, if anyone has any they want to sell, pleeease let me know :D

Hi, I have some size 38 (small men's, maybe) laced down the side seams, and they measure 33" inside leg. They would be a 14 a 16 woman's size and possibly too big for you. A belt might help?!! You are welcome to come up to Gulf Hbr and try them on. I need stretch! too old, too fat. Would like about $200, cheers.

Paper Wings
28th April 2012, 19:59
Hi, I have some size 38 (small men's, maybe) laced down the side seams, and they measure 33" inside leg. They would be a 14 a 16 woman's size and possibly too big for you. A belt might help?!! You are welcome to come up to Gulf Hbr and try them on. I need stretch! too old, too fat. Would like about $200, cheers.

Thanks, but I think they'll be too big. I'll let you know if I can't find any though.

nzspokes
28th April 2012, 20:03
In Onehunga theres an army surplus and leather shop. They have stacks of leather pants under 200. Its on the main street next to the video shop I think at the top roundabout.

alley cat
29th April 2012, 10:57
Geez the curse of bein a chick with long legs. Poor you. Kidding.
Most girls on bikes are moaning the cant reach the ground on there bikes.

Anyway i think ixon do some nice looking pants for chicks with adjustable leg lengths so you would think they must be long to start with.
Check out Ixon angelic.

Paper Wings
30th April 2012, 20:30
Geez the curse of bein a chick with long legs. Poor you. Kidding.
Most girls on bikes are moaning the cant reach the ground on there bikes.

Anyway i think ixon do some nice looking pants for chicks with adjustable leg lengths so you would think they must be long to start with.
Check out Ixon angelic.

Haha, yes i don't think I'll have an issue with that :bleh:
Thank you so much for the advice! I just bought myself some and the length is perfect.
It's such a good idea having snap buttons to adjust the length!
It was a little difficult finding the right size, which must mean they are end of line. So I got in just in time :)

actungbaby
13th May 2012, 00:59
Geez the curse of bein a chick with long legs. Poor you. Kidding.
Most girls on bikes are moaning the cant reach the ground on there bikes.

Anyway i think ixon do some nice looking pants for chicks with adjustable leg lengths so you would think they must be long to start with.
Check out Ixon angelic.

show of hehe what about shortning the legs what do i know am dumb male hehe

cant you take up the legs i mean the um hmm start again roll up and sew the ends oh crap

last time reply to one of these treads

hellokitty
13th May 2012, 07:12
show of hehe what about shortning the legs what do i know am dumb male hehe

cant you take up the legs i mean the um hmm start again roll up and sew the ends oh crap

last time reply to one of these treads

You can adjust the legs but they never fit perfectly. I have short legs and I found the knee armour was too low for me, so I guess it works the other way for tall people. Most pants have a 32 inside leg and it is about 2 inches too long for me when standing but perfect when on the bike.

actungbaby
14th May 2012, 22:53
You can adjust the legs but they never fit perfectly. I have short legs and I found the knee armour was too low for me, so I guess it works the other way for tall people. Most pants have a 32 inside leg and it is about 2 inches too long for me when standing but perfect when on the bike.

What about those dam wet weather plastic pvc yellow skellrup yuk things i used to wear at work and before that on the bike damm

I stoped wearing them at work when rained cause get some hot in dam things
your pants get soaked anyway.

am new to this new stlye bike gear amour ?? next we be doing that thing with long
poles oh dear lord i done it again hiting each other of after bit of run up.

Mind you i know what you saying they do ride up with use , i always had weird body shape , waste is too loose and legs to short, dont get me started on my feet

bloody wide and to long the feet i mean oh feck....

have nice day hun we all think we have werid features some where along the way