Rated 3 out of
5
by
DaveLocky from
Nice Quality, Not So Nice Fit!
The technical trousers are a good quality fabric and well made. The main issue I have is that they are a lot wider on the leg and not as narrow as the photo shows. I will be taking them to a seamstress to have them altered for more or a narrow, tapered leg. Half an inch off! Then I will have my perfect trousers.
Date published: 2020-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JKR1 from
Good Fit, good cut
I was a little disappointed when I couldn't get randonee pants. I shouldn't have been. These fit the same in length, waste and thigh cut, with a slightly looser fit in calves, which is actually a bit better. Nice job Rapha!
Date published: 2020-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
R C Harris from
Excellent Cycle Commuter Trousers
I’m a 66 yr old male with a 12 mile round trip commute on rolling terrain. Between sport riding and commuting I will ride 5500 miles this year. The trousers fit well. The slight stretch works well on the bike, and helps the slim fit be comfortable throughout the day. I use them in cold weather, so far down to 27 F in the AM and up to 60 F at end of day. Colorado is dry, I can’t comment on rain performance. Warmer than 50 F in the AM, I would wear shorts. Zipper pockets are wonderful, the reflective logo with chain-side leg turned up is nice, although depending on crosswind direction you don’t need to turn it up. They look very presentable for in-office wear, but do have a bit of “swish” sound as you walk. All-in-all 5 out of 5 for my needs. It’s my first winter with them, but already bought a second pair, they are well made and should last a long time.
Date published: 2021-12-18
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Ofer65 from
Technical trousers but small pockets
The fabric is great, stretchy, comfortable, cozy. Easy to ride with them, comfi. Nice color (black). Sizing was too small per the website so exchange was needed. Pockets are not large enough to hold a cell phone, which is this product’s design issue in my mind. For the price paid, more design consideration was in place. So 3/5 stars.
Date published: 2021-12-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
KlausRP from
suggest for styling
i like the trousers. fitting and material is good, but i would prefer, if the bottom width
would be smaller, makes it more practical for riding and looks cooler
Date published: 2020-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MattJames from
Love these
I love these trousers - they look great, are really comfortable, and seem to hold up well to washing. Hallelujah, they accommodate cyclists' thighs. The pink pocket flash is a lovely Rapha touch. If I have to find one tiny negative it would be that they sound a bit like a rain jacket as they move, with that slight swish, but that's small beer. I went back and bought the same pair in blue. I've never been a Rapha fan before but I'm converting...
Date published: 2021-06-08
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Rmmccrea from
Great Pants, bad customer experience, not Relaxed
Own another pair of Technical Trousers, and ordered these as the description showed they were a Relaxed Fit. Received pants and they have a label indicating Slim Fit. Took me 5 emails and 3 different people to be engaged for Rapha to tell me the website is wrong and the pants are a slim fit. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU WANT A SLIM FIT! Rapha obviously offered to refund if I returned them. I kept pants as I am OK with the fit, but would have preferred the Relaxed Fit. Has been 2 months though, and the website still show Relaxed Fit.
Date published: 2020-12-31
Rated 3 out of
5
by
jdausti from
Decent pants - was looking for a little more
I was very excited to get these but a feel a little let down. In general the pants work out, but the fit for me a little off. I'm 6'2" and weigh 187, usually wear a 32 waist x 34 length but my real fit is probably a 31 waist x 33 length.
Waist is way big for a slimmer pant and I need a belt. The length is surprisingly long, but not sure if this is mean to accommodate a riding position? I find the fit on my claves tight even though I have 'frog legs'. The pockets are shallow and zippered - I like to walk with hands in pockets and the zippers cut a little bit. Fabric is also very thin - people mentioned it being a good summer pant but a little cool and I definitely agree.
Overall fine but I'm disappointed - my Lululemon ABC pants are way more comfortable, better fit, cheaper and also great for biking around the city. If I could do it again I'd grab another pair of those.
Date published: 2021-05-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ren79 from
Great quality trousers with a relaxed fit.
Rapha's technical trousers have the same excellent, light, stretchy, hard-wearing material of the previous Randonnee trousers but they don't taper the same at the lower leg, meaning that they are a bit too baggy for me in that area. Overall, the trousers are generously sized so you might actually be able to size down in the waist.
Date published: 2021-06-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Nice pants; large calves don't fit
These are comfortable pants. The stretch really helps with mobility, they are true to size. I purchased them as they are described as straight-cut/regular fit (not tight or skinny). Sadly, I have to say that they are not as generous in room below the knee as I expected. As you are aware, many cyclists have large(r) calves and these pants are too tight below the knee to make them fit well. I tried them and attempted to walk but they keep bulging up above and around the calves. Due to tight fit below knee, they did not drape nicely either and that was disappointing, because, they are really nice, pockets are well thought out, some design details are nice as well. If you want skinny fit below knee, then you will be fine. If you have stronger/larger legs, I think you'll have to look elsewhere.
Date published: 2021-06-08
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Wider leg is a step back for on-bike function
Unfortunately the leg is less tapered than the predecessor, the Randonnee Trousers, making these somewhat less functional as a result. Other aspects are still very nice - the material, the quality, the features (especially the zippered pockets) - but you may need to roll your pantleg to keep it out of your chainrings, where the Randonnee was just ride-and-go.
Date published: 2021-11-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Togs from
So good I bought a second pair
Received a pair for Christmas and does everything I hoped for. Good mobility for getting on and off the bike (and cycling) and looks like a normal trouser that is smart enough for most work places. A couple of features that are better than hoped - the material is super fast drying so any mud flecks can be easily wiped clean if you don't want to look like you've just turned up off your bike and I've been confirmed enough in them that I've taken them out on mountain bike rides.
So good, I bought a second pair - although I did stretch to getting a different colour :)
Date published: 2022-02-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Fartsy Pants from
Fancy Pants
Absolutely fantastic. I wear these to commute in the cooler weather, as well as general office wear when we have to wear long pants.
On the bike they’re not tight, they breather fairly well, and they are slim enough not to get caught in drivetrain components.
They roll up to the knee easily, and are completely comfortable to ride in rolled up.
Only downside, which I say lightly, is they are NOT water-resistant at all lol. They aren’t advertised as such, so not a huge deal, but on rainy commutes, you had better have a change of clothes wherever you’re going.
Date published: 2022-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Top fuel from
Survival essentials
Perfect for the commute and battling wolverines in the wild. Works well in cold, rain, and snow; and under attack by ravenous space aliens.
Date published: 2021-02-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Felipe Curado from
Technical Pants - Looks formal, but allow to move
These pants look very nice to me. They allow me to move freely at the same time look pretty much as if you are more formal than if you are using sport pants. I like the zipper in the pockets and the fact that it has some color if you fold the end of the legs. I bought 1 and liked so much that bought a 2nd in a different color. I also wore it in the Brazilian Summer and Swiss Winter and I think it handles both.
Date published: 2022-01-16
Rated 3 out of
5
by
rp1976 from
Nice but too wide model
Nice fabric , but the model is too wide. I prefer a slimfit. Anyway it's the Rapha quality and that good
Date published: 2020-10-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Roadrider1969 from
My Favorite Clothing
These trousers have quickly become my favorite clothing to wear. Not only do they fit so well during casual times, but when needed i also find the fabric is also forgiving as it stretches as needed for added comfort. Wether you're riding or sitting in an UBER, the best feature in my opinion are the zippered pockets. They provide one such peace of mind that the items in your pockets won't fall out or disappear like a sock in the dryer. I just wish all my pants gave me the same security. Bravo Rapha, you've done it again, five stars !!
Date published: 2022-03-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BC0A from
Proper trousers with zipper pockets. Yay!
Proper trousers with zipper pockets. Yay, my wallet and phone now stay in the pockets! The finish is a bit shiny, but I imagine that will fade. The leg length is a bit long compared to the sizing because it has to work rolled up as well. I can't decide if I think that's useful or a gimmick, but if you're half way between two leg lengths, I would go for the shorter one.
Date published: 2021-02-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
PaulNashville from
My favorite pants
Hands down, these are the finest pants I've ever worn. The fit is incredible. I have very large thighs, and usually feel like I'm squeezing my legs in sausage casings, but these pants manage to fit comfortably and look slim without being skin tight. The material is great; stretchy, breathable, and quick drying. I wouldn't wear these for rugged work or hiking through thorny brambles, as I found that blackberry thorns will snag easily, but for casual riding and most every day tasks around town, I never want to wear anything else.
Date published: 2022-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Juliopdx from
Work commuter
Love these trousers. Don't have time to always have a full set of clothes to switch to, these are perfect for my hybrid lifestyle of wearing slacks and biking. Just roll up the legs and you have the added pink high vis strip on the inside lining. If these stand the test of wear I'll definitely order another pair.
Date published: 2020-07-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Paul h from
Pockets
Good trousers for wearing for work when light rain. Dry quickly. Although the pockets have zips they are not deep enough to stop items accidentally falling out when sitting down if you haven’t used the zip. Previous trousers I have bought didn’t have this problem.
Date published: 2021-02-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
coinflips from
would buy again
Positives: really nice pants, well built, nice details. for the most part love the zippered pockets. and durability.
Negatives: material is a bit scratchy. rear zippered pocket has a pull tab which is a bit annoying at times when you sit on it.
Date published: 2021-03-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Farley from
Comfortable and practical
After endless pant legs coated in bike grease, these technical trouser fill both the role of casual pant with useful features for midday ride during work and school from home. Tailored fit (and legs) but fit true to size in waist.
Date published: 2020-04-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alberto De from
Best trousers in the closet
Fabric is light and cool. Trouser is well built with a regular to slim fit. Perfect for commuting and boardroom alike. Waist size is true while length is abundant - I'm 6'-3" and the 34 length is longer than I would wear it.
Date published: 2020-07-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
E KJELL from
Still good, but previous version was superior!
These trousers are brilliant, but I prefer the previous version with a tapered, slimmer leg. Those where even better in use, and better looking. Still, I would recommend these to every commuter/Office worker out there!
Date published: 2020-11-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Patrick 195 from
Highly recommended.
These are a really good fit and really comfortable. I'm now cycling into work and they are smart enough to be worn in the office. My wife also says the look good on me as well - praise indeed! Fit is as described.
Date published: 2021-03-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Andre SF from
Tailored fit with nice details
These trousers look sharp and have nice details. Nice enough to wear for meetings, when they start back up. If the pocket were just a hair deeper I could close it over my ride wallet, so I just keep it in my bag.
Date published: 2021-03-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stuart C from
Best Kecks
If these aren’t in the wash, I’m invariably wearing them, material is excellent technically and the pockets are extremely welly placed for riding. I’ll be getting another pair at some point - superb
Date published: 2020-10-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
42 yrs old non hipster from
Great Pants for Casual Business
These are fast becoming my favorite pants during the covid work-from-home experience. They're comfortable, warm, and look good with most of what I need to appear casually professional on Zoom calls.
Date published: 2020-10-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
onmyR307 from
My Favorite Pair of Pants Ever?
I really do love these pants - the fit is perfect and they could not be more comfortable. I struggled with the sizing of the previous iteration of these pants and shorts - on shorts I had to go up three sizes just to find the size that were not super snug - pants were not much better. But on current version of the shorts and these pants, I sized up one size - so they are a bit loose and not constricted, but the still fit and feel ideal. The fabric is sturdy yet softer than you would expect and really comfortable. The pants are ideal weight for late spring, summer and early fall and for air-conditioned restaurants and car rides. If the pants run long or it’s a bit warm out, roll them up (if you don’t mind the pink stripe and reflective graphics underneath). I love that 3 out of 4 pockets are zippered.
Date published: 2021-09-12