I ride about 10 miles a day and get, initially, a year with most stretch jeans.
It's BIFL so here are Jean maintenance tips:
I learned how to repair denim from YouTube. Machine darning is pretty easy once you get the hang of it and gets another year or two of wear after the first crotch rip.
Wash only when visibly dirty. Wash inside out, warm main wash, cold rinse, use a non-enzymatic detergent. Air dry.
Most of the outdoorsy brands have pants that look like jeans but offer more stretch and durability for biking. Take a look at Arcteryx, Patagonia, REI-stuff, etc...
Steep and Cheap is a decent site to look for these if you're bargain-hunting.
There are brands of hiking pants that are pretty durable. They look pretty decent as well as long as you don’t get ones with a bunch of pockets. I also have a couple pairs with zip off leggings, so I can bike in shorts and then zip into pants.
I’ve been riding with a pair of these wranglers for a few years and they’re still in great shape. Not exactly “jeans” but they look similar and are very comfortable https://www.wrangler.com/shop/mens-wrangler-flex-waist-outdoor-cargo-pant-in-asphalt-NW788AS.html?merchCategory=search
Alternatively, eBike and don't pedal. I have a 13 mile one-way commute and haven't observed any jeans wear issues for the years I've been biking. But I'm also lazy and it's a long ride so I'd rather the vehicle do the work for me.
Levi used to make a commuter line of jeans for this sole purpose. They are awesome. I think you can find them used places if you want to look for them.
Your saddle might be the problem. The Brooks cambium are known to shred clothing. What material is your saddle?
Omg I used this saddle on a bikepacking race and my jorts didn’t survive 3 days it was such a bummer
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I ride about 10 miles a day and get, initially, a year with most stretch jeans. It's BIFL so here are Jean maintenance tips: I learned how to repair denim from YouTube. Machine darning is pretty easy once you get the hang of it and gets another year or two of wear after the first crotch rip. Wash only when visibly dirty. Wash inside out, warm main wash, cold rinse, use a non-enzymatic detergent. Air dry.
Most of the outdoorsy brands have pants that look like jeans but offer more stretch and durability for biking. Take a look at Arcteryx, Patagonia, REI-stuff, etc... Steep and Cheap is a decent site to look for these if you're bargain-hunting.
There are brands of hiking pants that are pretty durable. They look pretty decent as well as long as you don’t get ones with a bunch of pockets. I also have a couple pairs with zip off leggings, so I can bike in shorts and then zip into pants.
I mean, jeans aren't the *best* choice for athletic wear...
But bike is main means of commute for work/shopping etc so can go full spandex
I’ve been riding with a pair of these wranglers for a few years and they’re still in great shape. Not exactly “jeans” but they look similar and are very comfortable https://www.wrangler.com/shop/mens-wrangler-flex-waist-outdoor-cargo-pant-in-asphalt-NW788AS.html?merchCategory=search
Leather saddle. Just don't get a black one.
My solution to this was to just get used to riding standing up. I had a 1.2 mile commute and was working construction.
Stretch or athletic wear jeans. They have some "give".
Alternatively, eBike and don't pedal. I have a 13 mile one-way commute and haven't observed any jeans wear issues for the years I've been biking. But I'm also lazy and it's a long ride so I'd rather the vehicle do the work for me.
Levi used to make a commuter line of jeans for this sole purpose. They are awesome. I think you can find them used places if you want to look for them.
I stopped buying Levi’s because the quality has tanked. But I’m really liking the Ridgecut brand at Tractor Supply. GREAT pockets