cynic-al - Member
They'll be like £80 until they hit TKMaxx yes?
I bet they're nearer £150
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Are you gonna get some? Levis commuter jeans?
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Posted 9 months ago #
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You're talking about the 'Typical STWers' Physique', aren't you? Completely different.
yes, because there's more of them and they're more likely to buy these than all those really, really fast cyclists that you've met who just wear bib shorts and pantyhose
Posted 9 months ago # -
Apparently not coming to the UK:
http://road.cc/content/news/34100-levis-launch-commuter-cycling-range-only-us
Posted 9 months ago # -
A rather confusing article -
There’s no word as yet on price point, but a quick look at a variety of online retailers in the UK shows standard 511 jeans coming in at between £50 and £80, depending where you shop.
so while the Levi’s range is set to be US-only
Huh?
[edit]Oh, I get it £50-£80 for normal 511s, but the Commuter ones are US only.
Boo-blinkin-hooPosted 9 months ago # -
Most of the really, really fast cyclists I know and have met, bar the odd Chris Hoy and that, have not had overly large thighs and certainly not fat arses....
I have a problem with 'slim' fit trousers and it's not like I'm a pro athlete but anyone who knows me will confirm theres not a lot of body fat. Worse in summer when I ride more - ie definitely an issue.
Those Levis are based on the 511 which I'm pretty sure I found to tight on my thighs....
I bet they're nearer £150
That would be my guess - Limited Edition Levis have been up to £200 in the past. Shame Levi's don't deal with properly tall people - long leg is only 34" most of the time - so no good for me. Nice idea though.
Posted 9 months ago # -
What's amazing is, lots of other people were doing the same. I'd imagine that in other cities, there are also lots of people who managed to get around without "specialist" jeans this morning...
Yeah, like me.
But having something that is both comfy and practical, and a bit stylish, what's wrong with that? I mean, you tried to look as cool as you could this morning, din't you? Then you went out and felt a bit deflated because some achingly cool young hipster breezed past you on his bike, with his iPad an ting, on his way to a gallery to discuss his latest 'installation'...*
Actually, if you were wearing cotton jeans and a t-shirt this morning, you probbly wooduv bin soaked. So you'duv looked a bit silly really like a half-drowned bedraggled rat.
Nah, you just can't hackett that some folk are younger and trendier than you and hang out with cool sexy chicks....
Posted 9 months ago # -
Nah, you just can't hackett that some folk are younger and trendier than you and hang out with cool sexy chicks....
Lollage!
Oh, and nice use of Hackett there! I get my hair cut at Hackett's, but stopped buying their suits years ago.
Posted 9 months ago # -
As I cycled home, on my fixie, last night I was starting to seriously consider the Muxu jeans. The intersection of seams in the crotch of my jeans was really rather uncomfortable.
It's doesn't bother me when riding round town on my mtbs but you put more pressure on it, on a firmer saddle, on the road bike.
I usually commute in my lycra but it's a bit ott as its only 4miles. So more 'normal' trousers designed with teh cyclist in mind look like a good bet.
I saw the Levis a few weeks ago on FGG (haterz gonna hate) and thought about ordering a pair from the 'states, but skinny jeans don't really do it for me. The Muxu are a slightly more straight leg cut by the look of them.
Posted 9 months ago # -
From FGG:
According to Josh's article; Levi's will offer the 511 Commuter reviewed here, plus the
Trucker Jacket through selected stores and Urban Outfitter stores thru the summer of 2011
with on-line sales to follow. Katz says prices will remain the same as regular 511 jeans.Price = 78USD. That's not bad at all - I reckon you'd probably get a pair over to the UK (*if* they would ship them which of course Levi's online store wont) for about that price in £
Posted 9 months ago # -
You like that one innit Flashy?
Nah, I think it's good that companies are starting to embrace cycling a lot more, and think of it as having a 'cool' image. I like what Rapha do, some of it, and one or two other firms.
One small independant cycle clothing company is Ana Nichoola, which was founded by the sister of STWer Leggyblond. Only birds stuff (can't understand quite why she can't design me some trousers but there you go), but it's great to see people really pushing the image of cycling as something fun, exciting, and above all, sexy.
Posted 9 months ago # -
They look cool.
I'd buy a pair.
Posted 9 months ago # -
See? Emsz is well cool, and agrees with me.
Posted 9 months ago # -
I think the people that don't see a need for cycling specific jeans, don't actually ride bikes.
Normal jeans for riding?
Posted 9 months ago # -
Saw something about these several months ago, but as I bought some half price 511s in the Canary Wharf shop in June I'm sure that they'll last me for the next couple of years.
Posted 9 months ago # -
Normal jeans for riding?
I once wore a pair of cut-off jeans for a Beastway race. Shooduv seen the looks of disgust on the start line.
And then again, at the end as I waited for them to come over the line way after I'd finished.
I've ridden all day in jeans. If 'cycling specific jeans' are more comfy and practical, bring 'em on!
aP; why you is no tell me half-price in CW? Why you is no buy for me them?
Posted 9 months ago # -
Anyone found a UK supplier for these? $78 on the US Levi's site.
Posted 5 months ago # -
Wouldn't Swirve jeans do the job just as well? £80 and available skinny or normal / wider fit. All the features (I think) and not made by some corporate giant.
I'm not sure I want to ride in jeans though, terrible in wet or heat and will wear out so quickly you will still look compromised in the pub or dress down friday etc.
Posted 5 months ago # -
swrve?
Yeah probs do the same job. Can't see that the fabric is treated though? Go some Alpkit jeanius jeans which are nice but I like the look of the Levi's (and the swrve's!). Not for full on rides but for nipping into town and little errands.
Posted 5 months ago #
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