M&S Cycling Chinos

[Soltydog]

Do these chino things repel oil. If not, I will stick with me bib tights.

probably not, but I'm guessing your bib tights dont repel oil, they're just black & don't show it? Go for the navy chinos & you'll be fine

 

[EltonFrog]

Do these chino things repel oil. If not, I will stick with me bib tights.

Not only do they repel oil, those little flaps in the rear pockets are inpregnated with Kryptonite and they will repel nobber car drivers and slingshot you up hills.

This actually is true.

 

[andytheflyer]

Mine arrived size 38/29. Waist fine but legs a little snug - but wearable - so ordered the 40/29 (gulp - I'm not that big, most of my trousers are 36s) to see if that's better. I'm no Chris Hoy but my quads are quite presentable these days! Should have ordered both sizes at the first time of asking and saved £3-50 postage

The 40/29 fits Ok - waist's a bit slack but I can get the thighs in now. The 38/29 (in Navy) going back 2mrw. Look like good recumbent riding trousers for the winter.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

probably not, but I'm guessing your bib tights dont repel oil, they're just black & don't show it? Go for the navy chinos & you'll be fine

They're at the lighter end of Navy, a dark oily spot would show the same as on jeans etc but the material has quite a teflon feel to it & not as immediately absorbent ??

I suspect hope that if you are careful with a sticky spot, you could get more out than other types.

 

[Kumquat]

I was really excited about these but they don't have them in my size *glum*

 

[shouldbeinbed]

First wash update.

They have not shrunk at all and still extend down past my ankles.

This is a very good thing and puts them way ahead of the Union 34 ones I had.

Top Marks M&S.

 

[GM]

I picked up my two pairs today, they're very comfortable although I have yet to try them on the bike.
Thanks @shouldbeinbed !


GC

I tried them out today, first a little pootle locally on the road bike. Then a little pootle into town to watch the T.O.B on the Brommie. About 25 miles and I can confirm that they are pretty good, nice and light and cool.
Glad I bought 2 pairs!

 

[Diggs]

Mine have both developed holes in the pockets where the seam wasn't sewn properly. Took me 5 minutes to tidy up and repair but wondering if a design flaw which was why they were selling them off so cheaply (other slightly more exciting conspiracy theories are available).

 

[Tail End Charlie]

I got a couple of 36/33 ones. A bit tight round the thigh but I refuse to get 38 waist, so I guess I'll have to lose some weight. Thanks for the tip off.

 

[Hitchington]

Got my four pairs today. Top quality schmutter.

 

[Soltydog]

I got a couple of 36/33 ones. A bit tight round the thigh but I refuse to get 38 waist, so I guess I'll have to lose some weight. Thanks for the tip off.

I ordered 38/33 to start with, but too big on the waist, but fine round the thigh & calves. Swapped for 36/33, great on the waist, but a shade tight on the thighs & calves Wore them for the mile ride to local pub tonight & they were ok

 

[Sara_H]

Ordered a pair for the OH today - will feedback after he's tried them.

Feeling a bit sulky about the lack of a women's version.

 

[Ganymede]

Ordered a pair for the OH today - will feedback after he's tried them.

Feeling a bit sulky about the lack of a women's version.

We should send M+S a link to this thread!

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Does anyone have recommendations for similar non-lycra clothing for the top half? There's nothing in M&S.

GC

 

[vickster]

Rapha, cafe du cycliste and Vulpine among others do civvy clothing for cyclists.
Plenty of stuff on here
http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/for-the-rider/downtown/urban-cycling-apparel.html
http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/the-outlet/apparel.html

Otherwise look at the outdoors clothing companies like Rohan, craghoppers etc