Upright Cyclist expands clothing range

Upright Cyclist expands clothing range

Brighton Fishtail Parka and Selvage Riding Denim

Upright Cyclist has two new pieces this month

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Ben Delaney

Published: November 21, 2013 at 12:43 am
Upright Cyclist has two new pieces this month - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Brighton Fishtail Park has a double front zip - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Brighton Fishtail Park is made for riding - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Brighton Fishtail Park has pit zips and an adjustable hood - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Brighton Fishtail Park is a modern take on a mod-style jacket - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Brighton Fishtail Park is water resistant for real-world riding - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Salvage Riding Denim has reflective stripes on the cuffs - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Salvage Riding Denim has a reinforced crotch area for riding durability - Courtesy
The Upright Cyclist Salvage Riding Denim has some stretch, with polyester and lycra worked into the cotton - Courtesy
Upright Cyclist is a new brand of urban cycling clothes - Courtesy

Urban cycling clothing company Upright Cyclist launched earlier this year, and the new brand has two new pieces out now in time for the holidays. The Brighton Fishtail Parka and the Selvage Riding Denim, like the right of Upright Cyclist's line, don't look like cycling clothes at first glance, but there are plenty of riding-specific features built it.

"The Brighton Fishtail Parka is a foul weather piece modeled after the US Army M51 parka popular with the Mod movement in 1960's Britain," Upright Cyclist founder Philip Siegert told BikeRadar. "We've modernized and tailored it for riding, and added some details for styling. It's constructed of a waterproof backed nylon with a textured face, which mimics military olive drab nicely."

The upright cyclist brighton fishtail park has a double front zip: - Courtesy

Upright Cyclist is a new urban cycling brand

The $229 (£142) Parka is completely seam taped and offers waterproof zippers, pit zips for ventilation, a two-way adjustable hood and other cycling-specific touches.

"We cut it with tailored fit for a slimmer profile and modern feel," Siegert said. "It's comfortable with a t-shirt but also dresses up with a button down easily. We love this piece. It will be here first week of December, but we're starting to presell it next week."

The upright cyclist brighton fishtail park is water resistant for real-world riding: - Courtesy

The Brighton Fishtail Parka is waterproof with vented pit zips and an adjustable hood

The $159 (£99) Selvage Riding Denim is a tighter cut but not a full "skinny" jean. "They are a little bit more roomy through butt and thigh to accommodate cyclists' legs," Siegert said. "We manufactured in Los Angeles, and sourced our denim from Cone in North Carolina. So they are completely US-made."

The denim is 93% cotton, 6% nylon and 1% elastic. "So, they are durable and feel like real jeans and not teenage girls jeggings like some other riding jeans out there."

As they are made for riding, the crotch has a 9in double gusset for durability.

The upright cyclist salvage riding denim has some stretch, with polyester and lycra worked into the cotton : - Courtesy

"They also have reflective taping hits on the cuff, which is nothing new, but required at this point in commuting I think," said Siegert, a former bike messenger himself in addition to former lives in advertising and online retail.

To see the full line check out uprightcyclist.com.

Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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