Cycling Pants | Commuter, MTB & Trail Pants | Urban Cycling Apparel
Cycling Pants: Common Questions
What cycling pants are available at Urban Cycling Apparel?
This collection carries cycling pants from Urban Cycling Apparel, Club Ride, and Handup. Urban Cycling Apparel offers the Commuter Bike Pants in Black, Khaki, Navy, and Olive, featuring four-way stretch, five pockets, a rear reflector, and a high-vis reflective cuff liner on the chain-side leg that activates when you roll up the cuff. Club Ride contributes the Fat Jack Pants, a cold-weather MTB and commuter pant with water-resistant fabric and reinforced canvas leg patches. Handup brings the A.T. Plus Pants in Dark Olive, Obsidian, Fossil Grey, and Forest Khaki, an updated all-day pant built 14 percent lighter than the original with a roomy cut and quick-dry performance fabric. The DK Gravel Half Pants round out the collection as a long-length baggy MTB short with seven pockets and side ventilation panels.
What is the difference between the Urban Cycling Commuter Pants, Fat Jack Pants, and A.T. Plus Pants?
The Urban Cycling Commuter Pants are the most office-appropriate option, with a classic pant silhouette, four-way stretch for easy pedaling, and a subtle roll-up reflective cuff for commuters who ride in low light. They look like everyday pants at a desk and ride like technical gear on the bike. The Club Ride Fat Jack Pants are built for colder and more demanding conditions, combining workwear toughness with water-resistant stretch fabric and reinforced canvas leg patches for cold-weather trail rides and cargo e-bike errands. The Handup A.T. Plus Pants sit between the two, with a roomy all-day cut and lightweight quick-dry fabric suited to warm-weather trail riding, casual commuting, and everything in between.
What features should I look for in a bike commuter pant?
The most important features for a bike commuter pant are stretch for pedaling range of motion, a gusseted crotch for durability and comfort in the saddle, a taller rear waistband to prevent lower back exposure in a riding position, and some form of reflectivity for low-light visibility. Secure zippered pockets keep your phone and wallet in place during a ride. The Urban Cycling Commuter Pants address all of these with four-way stretch, five pockets, and the roll-up high-vis cuff that makes you visible without any separate gear. A pant that passes as professional attire off the bike extends how much use you get from a single garment.
What are the DK Gravel Half Pants and who are they for?
The DK Gravel Half Pants are long-length baggy MTB shorts that sit between traditional knee-length shorts and full pants, with a below-knee cut that provides extra leg coverage on technical trail. They carry seven strategically placed pockets including two side zip pockets, cargo stash pockets, rear pockets, and hidden stash slots, plus side ventilation panels for airflow on climbs. They are aimed at trail and gravel riders who need to carry tools, snacks, and gear on longer rides without a pack. They work particularly well for bikepacking day rides and enduro-style riding in the Ozarks where variable terrain demands carrying capacity and durable fabric.
Do cycling pants run true to size?
The Urban Cycling Commuter Pants size true to standard pant sizing based on waist measurement, and reviewers generally confirm the fit matches the size chart. The A.T. Plus Pants from Handup use a roomy cut that some riders find runs generous, so sizing down one step is worth considering for riders between sizes who prefer a trimmer fit. The Fat Jack Pants size based on standard waist measurement. For all styles, checking the specific product size chart before ordering is the most reliable approach, as stretch fabric construction means the fit can feel quite different from a non-stretch pant of the same labeled size.
Where can I buy cycling commuter pants online?
Urban Cycling Apparel carries cycling commuter and trail pants from Urban Cycling Apparel, Club Ride, and Handup, shipped direct across the U.S. from the Webb City, Missouri fulfillment center. Urban Cycling Apparel is a DTC online retailer designed in Bentonville, Arkansas, with the Urban Cycling Apparel line also available through select local retailers. The online store ships direct nationwide, making it easy to order any color or size without leaving home.