Name: The Tailored Commuter Cycling Short
Brand: L'etape Cycliste
Price: 395.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

premium commuter cycling shorts with integrated inner layer for urban riding

commuter cycling shorts with integrated chamois

commuter cycling shorts with integrated inner cycling liner

urban commuter cycling shorts with tailored outer shell

A tailored outer short with a fully integrated pro-grade cycling liner — engineered as a single system.

$495.00 $395.00

Taxes included.

Limited Founder’s Release allocated for first 100 pairs - Includes introductory pricing and a complimentary l’étape cap.

Free shipping within Australia

2 Year Warranty

Easy 30-Day Returns

Try them on at home. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll exchange them.

Built to be ridden — if they’re not right, we’ll exchange or refund them.

Quantity

Why Commuters Settle — And Why You Don’t Have To.

Traditional cycling kit is built for performance.

Everyday shorts aren’t built for the saddle.

Urban commuters have been forced to compromise — until now.

Precision-tailored outer shell.

Fully integrated performance liner with Elastic Interface® chamois.

Engineered as one system.

Designed in Australia. Crafted from Italian technical fabrics.

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Introducing the Founder’s Release.

The first 100 riders receive priority access to l’étape cycliste” — including a 20% Founder allocation and a complimentary l’étape cap.

This is our thanks to those backing Australian-designed technical apparel built to a higher standard.

Saddle-to-Street, Refined

Crafted from Italian performance fabrics and engineered for 20–50km commutes, the Commuter Cycling Short integrates a tailored outer shell with a fully concealed performance liner — delivering true saddle-to-street versatility.

Ride in comfort. Arrive in style.

✓ Precision-tailored outer shell
✓ Fully integrated Elastic Interface® performance liner
✓ Premium Italian technical fabric construction

The Construction

The Commuter Cycling Short integrates a fully concealed performance liner within a structured outer shell.

Constructed using Italian technical fabrics selected for durability, breathability and structure and powered by Elastic Interface® chamois technology for long-distance saddle comfort.

For Ultimate comfort and breathability we use premium Italian fabrics and extra padded chamois — chosen for softness, breathability, performance and sustainability.

Outer (Polyamide 75%, Elastane 25%);
Inner (Polyamide 84%, Elastane 16%).

Free shipping on all Australian orders.

Yes. We ship worldwide (almost) from Sydney.

US based customers, stay tuned, we are working on a cost effective solution for you guys.

Shipping rates for other international orders are calculated based on the weight of your order and the selected shipping method. You can view the shipping costs at checkout before completing your purchase.

We offer a 2 year warranty on all products.

We want you to love your L’étape Cycliste gear. You can return or exchange an item for any reason within 30 days of receiving it, provided it’s unworn, unwashed, and in its original condition.

Machine wash cold using mild detergent, inside-out, separately or with similar items. Do not Tumble Dry. Do not iron or Dry Clean.

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Don't take our word for it

★★★★★
I couldn’t be happier with my LeTape commuter shorts. The ride comfort is outstanding, the pocket placement is spot on, & the tailored cut is a refreshing change from the usual baggy options.Thanks, LeTape
Mark I. - Corporate Professional, Sydney

★★★★★
"The tailored outer gives such a sharp look that it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing performance cycling shorts at all. I feel confident arriving at the office and leaving work."
Freddy M. - IT Consultant, Melbourne

★★★★★
"These shorts are a gamechanger! On weekends, I even ride to my daughter’s netball games and watch in complete comfort. The integrated cycling short inner feels as good as any premium bib I’ve owned."
Martin S. - Weekend Rider & Father

★★★★★
"After testing these shorts for six months on 20–30 km commutes in all conditions, I’m blown away by the comfort! The inner liner is incredible—I can’t believe how good riding feels in a pair of shorts that look like tailored casual wear."
John D. - Finance professional & year-round commuter

★★★★★
"The Italian fabrics are exceptionally premium, offering amazing breathability and a luxurious feel. These shorts have completely changed how I think about commuting gear."
Adam V. - Product designer & urban cyclist