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This is a weird one, and wasn’t sure where to post it.
I get through trousers at an insane rate. I wear through the crotch within months. It’s taken me a while to work out what it is but I’m pretty sure it’s cycling. I cycle nearly every day of my life. I barely walk anywhere. And I think it’s putting excessive wear on my trousers. I even get the same wear pattern on my boxers too. And it’d never been a problem until I started cycling very regularly so I’m beginning to think that’s the cause.
Has anyone else experienced this? I don’t really wear cycling specific clothing because I’m on and off the bike all day. I will if I’m going for longer rides but otherwise I have to cycle in street clothes.
To get an idea of the style I wear, for a long time all of my trousers were Gramicci G pants. I’ve now also tried Stan ray, Carhartt, Dickies, Uniqlo. All of which have worn out the crotch.
What do you wear? If you can recommend something straight leg/baggy relaxed fit, work wear or climbing related that is likely to stand up to more abuse I’m in desperate need of something new.