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Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - HikerToo_imp - 02-28-2015
In the summer I still tend to wear jeans the most for riding, I have a pair of Dainese with Kevlar, would be nice to have a pair with a little more padding......like their new Bonneville ones :-)
http://www.revzilla.com/2015-best-motorcycle-jeans-buyers-guide?utm_content=stream&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=boosted-posts&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=2015-best-motorcycle-jeans-buyers-guide
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - emptysea - 02-28-2015
I saw this link on the CTX Forum and I found it pretty intriguing....but expensive. They'll take virtually any pair of pants and sew in a Kevlar liner with armor pockets for you. (For a price, Ugarte. for a price)
http://www.rusteprotection.com
I am giving thought to sending them a pair of poplin work pants like I used to wear when I worked in a gas station or maybe a pair of Carhartt canvas jeans.
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - Rocky_imp - 02-28-2015
I wear the American made Diamond Gusset Kevlar lined jeans and like them very much.
Pricey, but the good stuff always is.
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - NightRider_imp - 03-01-2015
These are jeans that protect you while sliding on pavement? If so, I do need to look at those before summer.
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - Rocky_imp - 03-01-2015
(03-01-2015, 12:53 AM)NightRider_imp Wrote: These are jeans that protect you while sliding on pavement? If so, I do need to look at those before summer.
Yes, mainly the sliding part.
They don't have any armor to protect you against impact.
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - linuxology_imp - 03-08-2015
I like overpants as you can wear your normal pants when you get to your destination
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - gossman_imp - 03-08-2015
I still wear chaps. Wouldn't mind a pair of kevlar jeans
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - metallyguitarded_imp - 03-09-2015
I finally got around to watching Revzilla's 2015 riding jeans guide. One thing's for sure, I won't be getting a pair of Rokker jeans or those skinny jeans. The first I can't afford and the second, well, let's just say I have a pretty good idea of what type of pants complement my figure and skinny jeans aren't them. Those Scorpion Covert Pro jeans look like something I should try out: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-covert-pro-jeans
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - 4 Paws_imp - 06-21-2015
Found some nice padded and armored leather pants at goodwill online.
Have some over pants - love them. Also some Kevlar jeans - hot and scratchy. Also some mesh pants with armor that I use as over pants or wear plain depending on situation. Over pants good for commuting or sorta dressy situations, plus as extra warmth in cool weather.
On two wheels I force myself to wear protective gear when riding. Promised my mother I would when I was 16 and always keep my promises, especially to mom.
Carhart and Duluth make some pants worth considering, some with dual heavy fabric. I also have some"tights" with armor that I can wear under any pants, I like that concept. Swear by armor.
Saw some BMW city pants last week - nice but pricey.
RE: Riding Jean Guide (Revzilla) - Ryanizzle_imp - 07-29-2015
https://rideapart.com/articles/which-motorcycle-jeans-should-you-buy
This is a pretty interesting article to read if you're in the market for riding jeans. It's mostly targeted for riders who want an understated jean you can wear all day, on-and-off the bike.
Of the jeans listed, I own a pair of UglyBros Triton jeans, which will be replaced by rotating between Iron Heart jeans and Rev'it Carnaby jeans, the latter being shipped from Revzilla at the moment.
I loved my Uglybros jeans; fit was perfect, style was perfect, even the knee pad placement is ingenious (pocket inserts are on the outside instead of the jean's inner lining; near-guaranteed fit and easy installation/removal). But the integrity of the 12oz denim wasn't enough to hold up against everyday wear after 12 months, so I've lost confidence of its ability to protect from abrasion.
I chose Iron Heart to test the integrity of a heavy 21oz denim jean, and chose the Rev'it jeans for its Cordura weave, I'll definitely post updated reviews in the near future.
Notes: The Rideapart article's a little dated: if you were interested in Uglybros & don't mind having crotch holes from sitting on a bike every day, there's a US website & vendor in CA: http://www.uglybrosusa.com/
Iron Heart has an american Vendor in San Francisco: http://www.selfedge.com/
I also advise against clicking the Dethkillers link on the Rideapart article; I tried clicking it on a work computer during my lunch break once and it wouldn't grant me access, saying something about malicious malware/spyware, something like that.