Trousers that fit knee pads or at least aren't like leggings

[dobbyhasfriends]

sick of this, I've bought quite a few pairs of trousers now and for the most part I can only just get them on. they are always too tight even without pads and I usually cant squat in them without them being too tight.
I have bought fox, alpinestars and now TLD and they are the worst even though the advertise that they are designed to take pads underneath..
does anyone know of any riding trousers that ain't like leggings ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

sick of this, I've bought quite a few pairs of trousers now and for the most part I can only just get them on. they are always too tight even without pads and I usually cant squat in them without them being too tight.

Personally, I try to take a dump before I ride. But maybe that's just me.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Personally, I try to take a dump before I ride. But maybe that's just me.

I tend not to store my waste material around the calves and thighs.. thats probably normal in France eh?

 

[Deleted member 7464]

I have some royal racing trousers and they have plenty of room for pads.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I suspect with what you've tried already, most of the world will suggest Endura.

I have a pair of decathlon's "finest" . Normally wear shorts though and have only tried them once.

In fairness they do seem quite stretchy round the knees and generally. They've not been through the usual Zimmer test, so I've not reviewed them yet.

On the positives, they're cheap.

Despite what some reviews have said, a phone does fit in the pocket and fits comfortably.

And erm, yes - they're cheap !

On the negatives. They have a cunningly designed mini zip, presumably to stop zip chaff. The downside of this is that if you need to pee you need to "Tea pot" it out of there. An unfortunate side effect of this design is it creates an usual cut which magically sells your tackle as cold weather tackle, no matter the weather. So if you're hung like a donkey and embarrassed, these are the pants for you !

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I have some royal racing trousers and they have plenty of room for pads.

think Im gonna try these, they state in the description that they take kneepads.. we will see!

EDIT: just read the inseam in my size is 29" !!! thats nuts

 

[NULevo]

I have these Endura trousers for the winter, they work fine with POC VPD pads:

Endura UK

Men's Hummvee Zip-Off Trouser II

www.endurasport.com

 

[Doomanic]

I can get slim knee pads under Endura MT500 spray trousers but I have to put the pads on first as the ankles are very narrow, even with the zips undone.

 

[Doomanic]

Have you thought about sizing up or even buying the right size in the first place? Those TLD looked sprayed on!

 

[Tubby G]

I have the Endura Humvee trousers and have the same problem as Dobby. You can squeeze knee pads underneath, but the crotch is so tight I can hardly swing my leg over the saddle. The Humvee shorts however are perfect, so I just wear them all the time, even in the worst weather

 

[Doomanic]

Endura have a bit of a reputation for variable sizing across the different ranges. Just because you’re a large (for example) in the shorts doesn’t mean you’ll be a large in the trousers.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Have you thought about sizing up or even buying the right size in the first place? Those TLD looked sprayed on!

they are all the same !! the calves are the worst.. I cant even pedal in these for sure.
I have sized up yea, then the waist falls down and the legs are still tight..
its fookin bawbags

 

[Cb750stu]

I've got the fox Ranger 3L pants and I can fit my armoured shorts and poc kneepads underneath, nice fitting , not too baggy etc

 

[NULevo]

I think the cut of the Humvee trousers and the Zip-Off is different, the Zip-Offs are basically the Humvee (baggy) shorts with the legs extended. They are quite baggy all the way down and have a velcro tab to make them toght around the ankles, the trousers are cut so they taper to a narrow ankle.

Anothe advantage is that you can just unzip the legs to put on the pads.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I've got the fox Ranger 3L pants and I can fit my armoured shorts and poc kneepads underneath, nice fitting , not too baggy etc

yep, I have them and they are like leggings as well, can only just fit them on without pads - im fucked arent I ?

 

[Tubby G]

Endura have a bit of a reputation for variable sizing across the different ranges. Just because you’re a large (for example) in the shorts doesn’t mean you’ll be a large in the trousers.

The shorts & trousers are indeed the same size, XL I think. The waist on the trousers is actually bigger than the shorts, and elasticated, so I have to wear a tight belt with the trousers. It’s the length of the waist to the crotch thats far too short. I won’t beat around the bush, there’s basically zero room for your manhood and your balls have to be tucked under your arse!

 

[Tubby G]

I think the cut of the Humvee trousers and the Zip-Off is different, the Zip-Offs are basically the Humvee (baggy) shorts with the legs extended. They are quite baggy all the way down and have a velcro tab to make them toght around the ankles, the trousers are cut so they taper to a narrow ankle.

Anothe advantage is that you can just unzip the legs to put on the pads.

They sound like just what I need, thanks

 

[Zimmerframe]

I won’t beat around the bush

It doesn't sound like there's room too ..

 

[Tubby G]

It doesn't sound like there's room too ..

I can just squeeze that in luckily! Far too tight for my phone in the pocket though

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

It doesn't sound like there's room too ..

no room for the bush mate

 

[Husky430]

You've all got me worried now as just ordered some Nukeproof Blackline Trail pants in a large, anyone got a pair of these and can tell me if your knee guards fit under them?? I'm hoping that they are stretchy enough and I did notice that they don't have and elastic cuff down at the ankle so hoping that they are a bit easier to put on.

 

[StuR]

I'm currently loving some Nukeproof Blackline Trailpants
Super comfy and stretchy
I'm either a medium or large depending on the manufacturers interpretation of sizing
I went for large as I wanted the option of wearing padded shorts with thigh/hip protection and knee shin pads
They are awesome , exactly what i wanted
The stretchy material makes all the difference
Not waterproof but are showerproof
Have a couple of hip pockets , lazer cut vent holes in the front of upper thigh
Currently on offer for £55 at CRC

Pads will have to go on first but that's not a problem for me

 

[StuR]

No elastic at the bottom, just a tapered cut which fits perfectly over my 510 addidas trail boots

 

[Zimmerframe]

Currently on offer for £55 at CRC

Yow .. currently on offer at €75 over here .. though everything on CRC seems to be at least 20% more expensive than anywhere else at the moment for some reason.

 

[Husky430]

Thanks for that StuR, exactly what I was hoping to hear from another rider, much appreciated

 

[Husky430]

I ordered them through Wiggle and the were under $100 so under 50 pounds

 

[StuR]

These are the pads I wear under the Nukeproof Blackline Trailpants
Super comfy combo , perfect when pedaling , zero discomfort
Nice high back as well , which is a bonus

 

[MrSimmo]

I have some tld sprint’s which easily fit large fox launch pro hardshell knee pads under They look much more baggy around the ankles than your photo though dobby, maybe a different model?

My Endura mt500’s fit the Endura d3o mt500 hard shell knee pads but they’re a ‘stretch fit’. They’re ok but like you I prefer slacker trousers.

Good old mountain warehouse has some decent fit trousers which work well, a white sharpy pen and a template of a mtb brand logo would sort any branding issue

 

[Mikerb]

I use Endura MT500 Spray. My knee pads are the Leatt zip up and are quite bulky but fit fine under the pants. I found the XL sizing correct for me with 36 inch waist, and pleased to find the legs plenty long enough ...I am 33 inseam.
The problem you are encountering is due to "race fit".........or more a ccurately to you and me.."spray on". The MT500 spray are not race fit. They do however narrow at the ankle and whilst they have a fairly long zip on the outside of each leg bottom the opening has a flap so they only open up by a few inches. Plenty enough to comfortably get your feet through...not enough to be a ble to roll up the trousers to put knee pads on so it means putting your knee pads on first. As a bove my kneepads are zipped so I can take them off just by dropping the pants.

If you still cannot find anything to fit get some MX pants. Less than half the price and twice as tough.........only drawback is they tend to be a bit short in the leg because they are designed to go into MX boots.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

have some tld sprint’s which easily fit large fox launch pro hardshell knee pads under

thats what im wearing in the original pic.. as @Doomanic says, looks like they are sprayed on !