I have ridiculously short legs, which I’ve always found quite embarrassing (why does someone always have to lock up a 27 inch frame right next to my “fairy bike”?), and I find cycle clothing a real problem. I love wearing my shorts, but my cut-off point for comfort is about 8 degrees C. and I cycle all year round. I tend to wear Ronhill bikester type bottoms, which I modify by shortening the stirrup, but even then they aren’t very satisfactory, especially as they seem to stretch with riding. And I find the consequent “Norah Batty” look very off-putting. Ideally I don’t want something too bike-specific, such as plus-fours, rather something fairly discrete.
I wonder if anyone has suggestions for gear which would be more satisfactory. The thing is that though my legs are short, I’m fairly muscular and I’m solidly built. My legs are scaled down “Sir Chris” rather than “Sir Bradley”. Don't let on to anyone else, but my inside leg is 27 inches and waist 33 and I’m 5’ 6”
