How should cycling knickers fit around the knee?

Knickers should follow the contour of your knee without bunching or pulling. When standing, there should be no excess fabric behind the knee. When pedaling, the fabric should flex smoothly with your knee bend without restricting movement or creating pressure points. If the fabric pulls across the front of the knee when your leg is bent at the top of the pedal stroke, the knickers are too small or the rise is too short. If fabric bunches behind the knee, they may be too large or the panel shaping may not suit your leg shape.