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M&S cycling chinos

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  • February 18, 2014 at 9:28 am #20733
    ceepeeee

    Received mine yesterday and wore them on my commute this morning. First impressions are good – they fit well, are stretchy enough, the poppers to tighten the ankles work well, the reflective details are subtle enough. Can’t comment on the showerproof-ness as it was dry.

    Two big plus points: they only cost £39.50 and they come in larger sizes. I have no idea how they compare to similar offerings from Rapha or Vulpine, for example, but as I can neither afford nor fit into them it’s not a comparison I can make. Maybe one of the cycling magazines or website will review them but maybe M&S haven’t sent any out – until yesterday they weren’t even being sold as cycling specific even though there’s a big label inside that says “Cycling Chinos”.

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  • February 25, 2014 at 9:41 pm #775553
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    Dr_Lex

    Simon E wrote:Dizzy, if you

    Simon E wrote:
    Dizzy, if you order online you can always send them back or return to a store if they don’t fit (provided they are still as new etc).
    […]

    I did this – sadly the cut was not suitable (minimal taper from seat to waist), so will continue with the cheap Union34 trousers until “summer” (or the slightly warmer, less rainy period) arrives. Also disappointed that not gusseted for greater comfort in the saddle.

    February 25, 2014 at 1:32 pm #775551
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    Simon E

    Dizzy, if you order online
    Dizzy, if you order online you can always send them back or return to a store if they don’t fit (provided they are still as new etc).

    I think I’ll buy a pair. I wonder how different the cut is to the normal water resistant ones that are £10 cheaper:
    http://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-active-waistband-flat-front-chinos-with-stormwear-/p/p20029185

    For Bez and other lanky types M&S do ‘Big & Tall’ cut of the above water resistant chinos:
    http://www.marksandspencer.com/big-and-tall-active-waistband-pure-cotton-chinos-with-stormwear/p/p22190457
    Not the same but might be worth a look.

    February 24, 2014 at 8:10 pm #775549
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    Dizzy

    I asked in my local M&S, they
    I asked in my local M&S, they not heard of them, but checked ‘the system’ & found them.
    they have no plans to stock them, but will order them in I paid in advance?
    As I have no idea what size i’d need, and am pretty sure they;d be too short in the leg, I declined the offer & said i’d try the bigger store in Brighton!

    February 24, 2014 at 7:12 pm #775547
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    snappyandrew

    Well?
    Well?

    February 18, 2014 at 1:15 pm #775545
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    farrell

    They look suspiciously like
    They look suspiciously like the slacks you see at the back of the Sunday papers, right next to the zip up insulated boots and hearing aids.

    I will be taking a trip into sparks to have a look at them in person though.

    February 18, 2014 at 12:52 pm #775543
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    Bhachgen

    Simon_MacMichael wrote:The

    Simon_MacMichael wrote:
    The day I buy beige trousers with an elasticated waist will be the day I sell the Colnago and join the local bowls club.

    I’m not planning on that happening any time soon…

    ;)

    You’re in luck then – they also do them in “Graphite”. Which is exactly the same as “carbon”. Trust me on this I have a Physics A-level…

    February 18, 2014 at 12:33 pm #775541
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    Simon_MacMichael

    The day I buy beige trousers
    The day I buy beige trousers with an elasticated waist will be the day I sell the Colnago and join the local bowls club.

    I’m not planning on that happening any time soon…

    😉

    February 18, 2014 at 11:27 am #775539
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    monkeytrousers

    Got a link? I can’t be
    Got a link? I can’t be bothered to look for myself. I’m supposed to be working! 😉

    EDIT – why didn’t I read the 1st post properly!!!!!! #o

    February 18, 2014 at 10:32 am #775537
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    Bez

    As usual, “larger sizes”
    As usual, “larger sizes” means larger waists, not longer legs. Useless for me.

    February 18, 2014 at 10:30 am #775535
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    IanD

    Carefully thought out details
    Carefully thought out details – “An elasticated waist allows for growth and promises extra comfort”. Obviously thinking of the cake stops.

    February 18, 2014 at 9:46 am #775533
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    Gkam84

    Just had to look them up,
    Just had to look them up, they look like most of the drawer full of golfing trousers I have 😉

    Here is the link to save people searching

    http://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-active-waistband-tapered-leg-utility-chinos-with-stormwear/p/p22276661

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