Can anyone recommend bike Pants for commuting that I can take off once I get to work? I am thinking snowpants like but maybe not as loose. Something like below, but not sold out everywhere…
https://www.45nrth.com/products/mens-naughtvind-pants
Any recommendations welcome, thanks
by SamAK2002
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I gave up on that approach. I ride in in tights and change in the bathroom.
Softshell pants are my go-to for the winters we get. They can be cross country ski pants or hiking/mountaineering style. I just throw them over whatever casual pants I want to wear that day. It’s usually enough to keep me warm and the regular pants stay dry and clean. The hardshell ones come out when it’s super sloppy conditions.
I grabbed a 30 dollar pair of rain overpants from Amazon that are excellent. I find that rainproof windbreaker material is more than enough to keep the legs warm with work pants underneath. I also have a pair of showers pass rain pants that are higher quality, but don’t justify the substantially increased price imo.
Edit – look for a pair with Velcro at the ankle, lots of them have this.
I just wear bike clothes and change clothes at work. Not a big deal for me.
I think I have a pair of Endura rain pants for gross days, otherwise Costco commuter pants plus long johns if it’s cold.
Rei rain pants
I wear Frogg Toggs. They are roomy, but windproof, waterproof, and best of all breathable.
These [La Sportiva Men’s Roots Pants](https://www.lasportivausa.com/roots-pants-m.html) came with my hiking boots, and they’ve worked well for my winter riding.
As others have said a pair of shorts or tights is often best if you are gonna get sweaty or wet.
But if you need a cover I have used cheap Decathlon over trousers – I think I have their sailing / tribord range. About £15 and perfect for showers and protecting your main trousers from road grime.