Commuting clothing
11-04-21, 09:56 PM
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Commuting clothing
I recently discovered Vulpine, a line of cyclist-oriented clothing that's really well made, comfortable, and looks nice on and off the bike. I like their approach, which is neither the spandex/skinsuit nor the commuter Christmas tree. For example, their pants (or, "trousers," since they are British) look like simple dress pants; they just also have features like reflective material inside the bottom cuff (which becomes visible if you roll up the leg), a zippered pocket for valuables, a key hook, and water repellent coating. They bend in the knees and fit well in the crotch while in the saddle. Cleverly designed. (see pic below)
My only complaint is that it is hard to get their clothes in the US. There are only two places where you can order Vulpine products: Vulpine's website, and SportPursuit. Both are UK websites with all warehousing and distribution run out of a London suburb. Shipping takes about a month to get to Portland.
Now, most days, I carry clothes with me and change when I get to my office. But, if the weather is cool and I know I won't sweat much, sometimes its nice to arrive in the clothes that I plan to wear to work.
All to say, I wonder if y'all have recommendations for other clothing companies that cater to / design for cyclists who don't want to look like cyclists when they get to the office/campus.
Vulpine rain trousers
My only complaint is that it is hard to get their clothes in the US. There are only two places where you can order Vulpine products: Vulpine's website, and SportPursuit. Both are UK websites with all warehousing and distribution run out of a London suburb. Shipping takes about a month to get to Portland.
Now, most days, I carry clothes with me and change when I get to my office. But, if the weather is cool and I know I won't sweat much, sometimes its nice to arrive in the clothes that I plan to wear to work.
All to say, I wonder if y'all have recommendations for other clothing companies that cater to / design for cyclists who don't want to look like cyclists when they get to the office/campus.
Vulpine rain trousers
11-06-21, 08:03 AM
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https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/aetedemecoca.html
i wear these to commute in, in the winter I wear a merino jersey and tights underneath. In the spring, summer, and fall I just wear a normal solid color jersey.
i wear these to commute in, in the winter I wear a merino jersey and tights underneath. In the spring, summer, and fall I just wear a normal solid color jersey.
11-07-21, 06:05 PM
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Thanks for both of these suggestions. Too bad Levis discontinued the commuter collection.
11-07-21, 07:08 PM
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I was looking for some idea as I kept wearing out my carharts. bit I found on the side of my seat is a textured patch that was like sandpaper. I was hard plastic so I sanded it smooth. but I will think about these guys when I need new pants.
11-07-21, 07:24 PM
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What about chrome?
https://www.chromeindustries.com/col...0&sz=36#tile-0
https://www.chromeindustries.com/col...0&sz=36#tile-0
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I recently discovered Vulpine, a line of cyclist-oriented clothing that's really well made, comfortable, and looks nice on and off the bike. I like their approach, which is neither the spandex/skinsuit nor the commuter Christmas tree. For example, their pants (or, "trousers," since they are British) look like simple dress pants; they just also have features like reflective material inside the bottom cuff (which becomes visible if you roll up the leg), a zippered pocket for valuables, a key hook, and water repellent coating. They bend in the knees and fit well in the crotch while in the saddle. Cleverly designed. (see pic below)
My only complaint is that it is hard to get their clothes in the US. There are only two places where you can order Vulpine products: Vulpine's website, and SportPursuit. Both are UK websites with all warehousing and distribution run out of a London suburb. Shipping takes about a month to get to Portland.
Now, most days, I carry clothes with me and change when I get to my office. But, if the weather is cool and I know I won't sweat much, sometimes its nice to arrive in the clothes that I plan to wear to work.
All to say, I wonder if y'all have recommendations for other clothing companies that cater to / design for cyclists who don't want to look like cyclists when they get to the office/campus
My only complaint is that it is hard to get their clothes in the US. There are only two places where you can order Vulpine products: Vulpine's website, and SportPursuit. Both are UK websites with all warehousing and distribution run out of a London suburb. Shipping takes about a month to get to Portland.
Now, most days, I carry clothes with me and change when I get to my office. But, if the weather is cool and I know I won't sweat much, sometimes its nice to arrive in the clothes that I plan to wear to work.
All to say, I wonder if y'all have recommendations for other clothing companies that cater to / design for cyclists who don't want to look like cyclists when they get to the office/campus
11-09-21, 01:14 PM
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Thanks for the Osloh and Chrome recs. I'll let you know if I can convince any LBS to start carrying Vulpine.
