ArMoRothair wrote:It was the case when I got mine on the 28th Mar. I don't think they intend stocking them in the Oxford Circus branch. Try Marble Arch first.
I've had the opportunity to wear these in a couple of downpours over the last few weeks and I have to say they are useless at being rainproof. On short rides around my neighbourhood I've been soaked through - no different to wearing ordinary jeans, say.
So by all means buy them for the fit - they are comfortable - by all means buy them for the little cycling details - if you fancy them - but don't believe any of the 'water shedding' claims. When it rains you will get wet.
As cycling has become uber fashionable in some parts there have been a few cycling jeans/chinos/pants come out - some seriously pricey.
Am wondering if, since my sitting in trendy bars days are over, I'm not just as well getting a pair of thinnish (therefore inherently stretchy) jeans from one of the obvious shops - in fact I think M&S also does some cheapish jeans amongst its more expensive lines.
I've found them reasonably waterproof for the short rides I do, and they are comfortable as well. I think if they did them in black I'd probably own a few more pairs...
I had some money left on a gift card, so I've ordered a pair online. Should be delivered to my [LBS] LM&SS on Thursday.
Waterproofing would be nice, but I only want them for riding to meetings and other local evens where I'm wearing civvies. Full-scale bike gear is fine for actual cycling.
I've had mine for a year or so & am still happy with them. They are comfortable trousers that I wear sometimes even when I'm not going cycling. They work well on the bike too. The bit of stretch means they don't feel tight. The hem poppers work to keep trouser bottoms & chain apart. The D ring & zipped pocket don't seem very useful to me but they may work for others. I can't comment on how effective the reflective bits are as I am always in them when they might be doing anything. They will shrug off a light shower but don't expect them to keep off much more than that.
Rick.
Former member of the Cult of the Polystyrene Head Carbuncle.