More than a year ago we covered the release of Levi’s Commuter line of products, which included a cyclist-oriented update to the classic 511 jean.
The post was well-received, but we were also pointed in the direction of a couple other brands producing jeans for cyclists out of raw denim. This time we’re looking to spotlight a few more pairs of denim aimed at those of us who prefer two wheels.
If you know of any pairs we missed this time around, be sure to let us know in the comments below or in our forum.
1. Levi’s 505 Commuter
Levi’s 505 Commuter
The 505 Commuter features all the goodies of its skinnier brother, the 511, but offers a bit more leg-room for those of us who want a fuller cut.
- Weight: 10 oz.
- Fit: Slim Straight
- Denim: 98% Cotton, 2% Lycra blended raw denim
- Other Details:
- Water- and dirt-resistant Nanosphere coating
- Odour-resistant Sanitized treatment
- Reflective 3M Scotchlite taping inside cuff
- Double-layered seat and back pockets
- U-Lock storage built into waistband
2. Cadence Raw Denim Jeans
Cadence Raw Denim Jeans
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Cadence is a well-known brand in the urban cycling scene, and they certainly know their stuff. Using American favourite Cone Mills-supplied raw denim, Cadence has crafted two pairs of outstanding jeans for cyclists.
- Weight: 12 oz.
- Fit: Slim Tapered
- Denim: 98% Cotton, 2% Lycra blended raw denim from Cone Mills
- Other Details:
- Patented reinforced seat and back pockets
- Reflective patch
- Made in the USA
3. Cadence Exon Denim
Cadence Exon Denim
Cadence also offers an overdyed black model, which is made from Cone Mills denim as well.
- Weight: 12 oz.
- Fit: Skinny Tapered
- Denim: 98% Cotton, 2% Lycra blend, overdyed raw denim from Cone Mills
- Other Details:
- Patented reinforced seat and back pockets
- Reflective patch
- Made in the USA
4. SWRVE Limited Edition White Oak Cone Selvedge Jeans
SWRVE White Oak Cone Selvedge Jeans
SWRVE is another maker of clothing for city cycling. With their White Oak Cone Selvedge jeans, they’ve taken a unique selvedge denim and packed in a number of cycling-specific features that any pedalhead will appreciate.
- Weight: 12 oz.
- Fit: Slim Tapered
- Denim: Sanforized, 100% cotton indigo warp/charcoal weft raw denim from Cone Mills
- Other Details:
- Patented reinforced seat and back pockets
- Seamless, gusseted crotch
- Articulated knees
- Black reflective belt loops
- Reflective strip on drive-side outseam
5. SWRVE Limited Edition Rust Weft Jeans
SWRVE Rust Weft Jeans
While these jeans aren’t made of selvedge Cone denim, they’re still a beautiful pair with all the bike-oriented fixings (fixies?) of the above pair. The rust-coloured weft threads make for a nice contrast with the indigo and promise some interesting fades.
- Weight: 11 oz.
- Fit: Slim Tapered
- Denim: Sanforized, 100% cotton indigo warp/rust weft raw denim
- Other Details:
- Patented reinforced seat and back pockets
- Seamless, gusseted crotch
- Articulated knees
- Black reflective belt loops
- Reflective strip on drive-side outseam
