Originally Posted by
erig007
I wouldn't go for levis commuter if i were you i checked all the jeans there and none has more than 2% elastane in it. Articulated knees and 10% of stretching fabric is a bare minimum to not restrict legs motion. Also pants should be tighter near the ankle to prevent getting them stuck in the chainring and should be water resistant at least.
They are more elastic than regular jeans, but it's true they are still a bit limiting. That being said, I still find them great to ride in on a daily basis. I'm not sure about erig007, but both the slim and the regular fit don't come close to the chainring. As far as water resistance: I wore my levis commuter jeans as well as the hooded trucker jacket while walking for a mile or two in a storm earlier this year in SF, came home, wiped them off with a towel and both the clothes and, more importantly, I were completely dry. I was impressed.