http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Jeans + bikes wear and tear en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:21:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358256 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:32:02 +0000 the canuck 358256@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Jodhpurs? Mine have an extra inner-layer on the thigh.</p> <p>Given I haven't ridden a horse in 9 yrs, I might as well wear them for something else... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358198 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:38:00 +0000 Mandopicker101 358198@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Late to the party... I have a pair of Alpkit Kraft trousers which aren't anything tech or fancy (organic cotton?) but do feature a cycling specific construction (diamond shaped crotch so there's no seams in wrong places). Are they cool in the style stakes? They are not, I fear. Are they tough, well made and likely to last for years? Yup.</p> <p>Alpkit also do jeans but were sold out in my size last time I looked. Shop on Causewayside might have local stock.</p> <p>I was gifted a pair of Resolute Bay cycling jeans, which are extremely good. Not super cheap, but not ruinously dear I'm told. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358187 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:19:40 +0000 resurf 358187@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>thanks for the replies! Very useful, I will have to consider whether I am rich and/or trendy enough for $149 jeans. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358166 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:51:50 +0000 MediumDave 358166@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cheap workwear or army-surplus trousers work well. If you are a fashion plate such choices may not suit. </p> <p>I usually get about 3 years out of a pair of German moleskin trousers (which are vaguely jeans-like) before the crotch tears and needs patching. I wear these all the time, not just for cycling. But I ride quite a bit. </p> <p>After about 5 years the backside goes as well - that's terminal. I then cut them up for patching other pairs. </p> <p>Dickies polyester work trousers are effectively indestructible (but rather warm). Only pair I ever had to bin was due to fire damage[1]. About £13 from Screwfix and similar places.</p> <p>[1] Aeons ago. Stick welder involved. Oops. Never was much good at welding... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358165 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:40:04 +0000 twinspark 358165@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think these are the jeans Bike Snob has most recently been testing <a href="https://www.osloh.com/collections/osloh/products/lane-jean-denim" rel="nofollow">https://www.osloh.com/collections/osloh/products/lane-jean-denim</a> they're $149!....</p> <p>He also has ridden in Vulpine <a href="https://www.vulpine.cc/catalog/product/view/id/1752881" rel="nofollow">https://www.vulpine.cc/catalog/product/view/id/1752881</a></p> <p>I guess it's interesting that the Dutch and the Danes just ride in "normal" clothes but then (and I can only speak for myself!) it's entirely possible that they don't put as much strain on their clothing as they are fitter as it's so easy to cycle in their respective countries.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358164 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:11:37 +0000 nobrakes 358164@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Although Ventisit seat pads made holes in my MAMIL spandex in the butt cheek area :) Jeans would be ok though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358163 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:03:28 +0000 LaidBack 358163@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ride reclined - that solves some wear and tear on clothes and body!</p> <p>Bike Snob NYC won't approve.</p> <p>Mikael Colville-Andersen definitely not. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358162 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:47:51 +0000 twinspark 358162@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Definitely not the pair that I have just had to take off after a comedic ripping sound!</p> <p>I'm sure Bike Snob NYC was riding some specialist ones.... will see if I can find a link.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358159 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:15:45 +0000 jonty 358159@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are lots of companies who claim to offer 'cycling jeans' although I won't recommend any specifically as I've never tried any of them! They all seem costly but presumably the idea is they last longer on the saddle than a regular pair. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358158 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:08:39 +0000 Roibeard 358158@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've had the same issue, and I've bought a pair of uniform trousers with double gusset in the required area...</p> <p>I don't know if these will wear any better yet (lockdown purchase, so no commuting), but might be worth a look.</p> <p>The downside is that this pair are deeply unfashionable <a href="https://www.511tactical.com/511-tactical-pants-mens-cotton.html">cargo trousers</a>...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358152 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:04:42 +0000 Frenchy 358152@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Use one pair to make patches to sew over the holes in the other pairs. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358151 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:50:32 +0000 neddie 358151@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A cheap pair of jeans with lycra in from Next e.g slim fit. Nice and stretchy. Easily replaced. Not eco, I know. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358150 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:14:30 +0000 steveo 358150@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nope, that's pretty much where all my jeans die. I don't the the cord on my books clone improves this. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20832#post-358149 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:41:10 +0000 resurf 358149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A good portion of my cycling is for small distances which never seems worth changing into full cycling gear - I have however a recurring issue where jeans will wear though at the top of the inside leg.</p> <p>Has anyone else solved this problem by either changing their bike saddle or discovered a brand of jeans with a saddle proof.. well.. crotch. </p>