Shorts and Trousers

For any journey longer than a trip to the local shops a pair of padded cycle shorts are essential. They will change your life. Designed in specific men's or women's cut, They are made from close fitting polyamide with some elastane to keep them tight. They are highly breathable, quick drying and are fitted with padded Chamois in the seat area to make all those hours in the saddle more bearable. Vaude use a fabric called Tactel, a BlueSign standard synthetic nylon that is comfortable and non allergenic. At Spike we sell padded shorts in many styles ranging from the bib pant for racers and club cyclists to the 3/4 length women's leisure trouser, as well as long shorts, short shorts and even the women's ride skirt. Yes, looks like a skirt but with concealed inner shorts, performs like a pair of cycling shorts. For those of us who are either too vain or too embarrassed to be seen in public in skin tight Lycra then of course there are over shorts or trousers. These are deigned to be worn over your inner cycling shorts and are made from quick drying fabrics and come in an active cycling cut. They can be worn alone, but are designed and cut to go over your inner cycling shorts. There are many designs and patterns available. The Vaude Men's Craggy pants are actually in Blue and Brown Tartan. Wow. Fabrics used on outer shorts and trousers have an excellent UPF+ 50 sun protection rating. This is achieved by adding a titanium dioxide ingredient when the fabric is woven. A harmless but effective sun blocking agent.