What pants?

[Amz]

Yeah I know this should be in the Bike Gear Forum, but what pants are you guys wearing for adventure riding. I've got Kevlar jeans for commute riding but they get wet and muddy and stay wet for a while which is well yeah. I want to get something that is more mx style as in Shift Squadron's style but still alright for a crash on the seal. Most of them are 600D polyester. How good is that? Is there any that you can recommend? What about those cordura camo pants with soft armor...do they get too hot and stinky for offroad riding? I'm guessing they are ok for onroad crashing...not that I intend to.

[clint640]

I've got a set of cordura pants with CE knee & hip armour that I use in cooler weather, & a set of MX pants for summer. I use some strap on knee guards with the MX pants & put in some more substantial hip pads made out of some closed cell foam.

Cheers
Clint

[CrazyFrog]

I've got 3 different sets of trou....
1. Dry weather use , my Draggin Camo cargo pants, kevlar lined with CE knee armour inserts. Extra pockets are good for lightweight crap like sunnies, spare mx gloves etc. They breathe well and are warm if temps drop a bit, but just like any denim, they get soaked real quick if it rains.

2. Thor MX pants for real trail riding, usually worn with knee braces underneath, they're gonna get wet most of the time trail riding, so waterproofness is a non event, they're totally porous, but breathe well in hot weather.

3. Dainese D-Dry roadie cordura trou for winter or wet rides, yeah , like I'm ever gonna use those. Cordura is waterproof (mostly) and the trou have knee armour inserts, but I sweat in those bloody things unless the weather is really cold. Never use them in summer because of this.

Buy something versatile that you think you'll get the most use out of, basically, what's most important for you. I'd suggest looking for something with hip/thigh pads and knee armour. Anything with Gore-tex has the best waterproof quality and breathability. All MX pants leak like a sieve.
Might see you out there soon fly-girl.:niceone:

[Woodman]

I just got a pair of spool road pants and they are about 5 years old and are still in real good nick. I wiouldn't mind some mx type pants for summer but must have protection as well.

[XF650]

The most common pants I saw being worn on the Dusty Butt (shit I just made a pun) were DriRider RallyCross. Bloody good adv pants they are too featuring vents, removable waterproof liner, extra wide cuffs to fit over MX boots, heat shield on inner leg etc.

[thepom]

Who in chch sells them dri rider ones?

[thepom]

There is a shop in brighton that has a sale of spool jacket and pants so does any one else rate them?

[NordieBoy]

The most common pants I saw being worn on the Dusty Butt (shit I just made a pun) were DriRider RallyCross. Bloody good adv pants they are too featuring vents, removable waterproof liner, extra wide cuffs to fit over MX boots, heat shield on inner leg etc.

Quick! Find that man a chair before he falls over!

[dino3310]

There is a shop in brighton that has a sale of spool jacket and pants so does any one else rate them?

i rate the jacket bro, had mine for 5 years still going strong

[CRM]

+1 for the Dririder rallycross. The cool thing about them is they have waterproof linings you take out which makes them very... well... cool. Same with the jacket. I've used mine for everything from touring to trail-rides to MX tracks. I got mine about 5 years ago from a shop in Timaru over the TradeMe - not hugely expensive and very hard wearing.

[timg]

Who in chch sells them dri rider ones? Most M/c shops but Budget Spares were cheapest when I was looking for mine. Cheers.

[Amz]

see you out there soon fly-girl.:niceone:

Yip, will do. Looking forward to some offroad exploring.

[Padmei]

The most common pants I saw being worn on the Dusty Butt (shit I just made a pun) were DriRider RallyCross. Bloody good adv pants they are too featuring vents, removable waterproof liner, extra wide cuffs to fit over MX boots, heat shield on inner leg etc.

Ok still going over this one - will get it soon...

[JATZ]

Yip DriRider rally-cross are they way to go IMHO. About the only thing that could do with improving is a bit of padding in the knees

[Woody2]

I have a dri rider jacket but for the pants I ended up buying a pair of revit dakar pants which I think are great. Not that bulky with a two zip out layers, the thermal and the waterproof liner. Zip system works really well IMO. I've had one spill on gravel no rips etc. Downside might be price, I paid $475.00 but if one pair can do all.....that's my 20 cents worth.

[XF650]

Yip DriRider rally-cross are they way to go IMHO. About the only thing that could do with improving is a bit of padding in the knees

Knowing where you ride James you should be wearing proper knee guards anyway......

[andy mac]

+1 for Dri Rider Rallycross.
But I found the pants waterproof liner to be a sauna during energetic riding & who wants to stop to remove your boots, remove your pants, fit the liner & redress when it's raining! So I carry nylon overtrousers to pull on quickly.
The jacket liner is a lot quicker as it doesn't have to be fitted.

I've just started wearing MX pants because I wanted more knee protection while trailriding. You have to purchase the knee guards seperately & they really trap the heat. Above the knees is much cooler so an improvement. The Dririder hip pads fit MX pants.

[Underground]

I've worn my dririders for a number of years ,jacket's fine although the waterproof liner has packed it in and is now duc taped up.(anyone got one for sale ?)
Trou are good although they must use some really weird shaped models , the only size that would fit round my hips had really long legs so my wife shortened them and the waist is really low cut , I would have preferred another 50mm there for more overlap between jacket and pants

[cooneyr]

....Trou are good although they must use some really weird shaped models , the only size that would fit round my hips had really long legs so my wife shortened them and the waist is really low cut , I would have preferred another 50mm there for more overlap between jacket and pants

Exactly my problem. I'm obviously too fat or too short - despite the fact I have long legs short torso. Mine didn't survive my off in the rainbow, shreaded the LH leg on the handle bars, so I got some MotoX pants and have never looked back. I reckon the MotoX pants (Moose brand) are tougher (heaver thread in the material) and they have survived probably a dozen offs over the past 3 years, some at up to 65kph, with only minor damage (I have one patch over my right knee). They have hip padding (pretty lame really bit ok) and I wear a pair of knee guards which is prob why I got the hole in the right knee. They are comfortable in anything from 0 (coldest I've riden in but could probably go colder) to 35+ degrees just by adding a pair of poly pro or waterproof over trou which I carry all the time anyway. Knee guards do a really good job of keeping the wind and cold out. Only major draw back is the lack of pockets.

Cheers R

[A.Cole]

Can anyone tell me if the extra $100 dollars is worth spending on the Dri Rider Rally Cross Pro pants.

[GPS MAN]

Can't vouch for the Dri Rider Rally Cross Pro pants ..But, mine are about a year old and suffering along quite well...I do mean suffering...More the riders problem.....Staying on 2 wheels..

Good Luck...with your choice...You may need it!

[A.Cole]

Just received my DRIRIDER RALLY CROSS pants from MR Motorcycles. Very Cool, $80 + P & P. Bargin.

[3L4NS1R]

Dam! Thought I picked up a bargain today for some Rally cross for $100... Ah well... Can't wait to have some fairly waterproof pants for once!

[cynna]

i just brought a rally cross pro jacket today from hampton honda $199. they have some listed on trademe and i think the pants are about $100


weird sizes for the pants tho - i think mine are 3xl or maybe it was 4xl. broke one of the zips first time i wore them but apart from thet have been great

just need the gloves now and i will look like a rallycross model

[thepom]

Might be off to Hamptons myself soon as I plan on riding the xt600 for its break in run....you might hear from me Col after it blows up somewhere ha ha

[3L4NS1R]

i just brought a rally cross pro jacket today from hampton honda $199. they have some listed on trademe and i think the pants are about $100


Lol, yup, hampton honda made a killer income from tardme today :D

[NordieBoy]

just need the gloves now and i will look like a rallycross model

What size gloves?

Got some brand new Rallycross Pro in 2XL that are really just L.

[JATZ]

I plan on riding the xt600 for its break in run....you might hear from me Col after it blows up somewhere ha ha

Don't laugh toooo much......... it has been known to happen :D

[dino3310]

What size gloves?

Got some brand new Rallycross Pro in 2XL that are really just L.

to small for Cyna but they will fit me :msn-wink:

[NordieBoy]

to small for Cyna but they will fit me :msn-wink:

What's your measurement across the outside of your knuckles?

[dino3310]

What's your measurement across the outside of your knuckles?

220mm .

[NordieBoy]

220mm .

I'm 225mm so these gloves would probably be a bit tight still.

[cynna]

What size gloves?

Got some brand new Rallycross Pro in 2XL that are really just L.

dont know where they get there sizes from. will find a tape measure to see what size i am but i think they will be too small. how much were you after?

[cynna]

Might be off to Hamptons myself soon as I plan on riding the xt600 for its break in run....you might hear from me Col after it blows up somewhere ha ha

its on the other side of town. u reckon u can make it there and back? might have to stand by with a trailer...

[cooneyr]

.....Got some brand new Rallycross Pro in 2XL that are really just L.

All Rallycross gear is a size smaller than stated on the label.

[NordieBoy]

All Rallycross gear is a size smaller than stated on the label.

I tried on a pair of Rallycross Pro medium in the local bike shop.
They were slightly larger than these 2XL :D

Finger length is fine they're just too tight around the hand.
Pity. They're very nice gloves.

[dino3310]

I'm 225mm so these gloves would probably be a bit tight still.

bugga .

[wysper]

Ok still going over this one - will get it soon...

I think it was the pants (which would cover butts) on the Dusty Butt thing... could be wrong though.

[3L4NS1R]

All Rallycross gear is a size smaller than stated on the label.

Wish I had listened to you... I've had my rally cross pants for a week now - slightly too small, as in they fit ok, but can't wear anything bulky underneath. Usually I'm a 34, but these 34's are tighter than normal and way smaller than my teknic 34s, which were more like overtrousers with the amount of spare room I had. Would go for the 36 if I could buy again...

Ah well, no flares or big belt buckles for me I guess...