BIGMAN gear Draggin Jeans?

**Trojan** · 22nd July 2009, 18:18

Anyone know where there maybe a pair BLUE 52 waist?

**NZsarge** · 3rd August 2009, 05:32

Originally Posted by Trojan

Anyone know where there maybe a pair BLUE 52 waist?

I think the largest jeans Draggin make for off the shelf purchase is 46 inch waist. I've sent you a PM.

**p.dath** · 3rd August 2009, 07:49

Originally Posted by Trojan

Anyone know where there maybe a pair BLUE 52 waist?

I think Motomail stock some larger jeans, but don't know the brand. I saw them on special there a couple of months ago (they weren't shifting).

**Gremlin** · 3rd August 2009, 10:05

Originally Posted by p.dath

I think Motomail stock some larger jeans, but don't know the brand. I saw them on special there a couple of months ago (they weren't shifting).

Yeah, Motomail had some very large pairs down in their clearance area, but not sure if the sizes went into the 50's

**yachtie10** · 3rd August 2009, 10:43

Give rick at lifestyle imports a ring
09 2334186

he had a pair of kevlar (not draggin) jeans made for me for $140
takes a few weeks

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/s...hp?cPath=40_62

**jeffs** · 7th August 2009, 01:04

Its been bugging me for a while that all you can get in rider pants are jeans ( or one pair of chinos from draggin ), but not everyone can go to work in jeans. So here is a fix. Find a pair of trousers you like, business, casual or whatever ( but I suggest you make it strong material ) and line the ass and knees yourself.

I have found a place in Auckland that sells the kevlar spandex cloth that is just like the stuff in my TEKNIC Warrior jeans.

http://www.texspec.co.nz

42" wide - $100+gst per meter.

1 meter goes a long way, say 4 pairs of trousers ( if you only fit as much as a draggin jean ).

All you then need to do is find a local Taylor, and you are the master/mistress of your own fashion.

**mitch.ww** · 9th August 2009, 11:05

Originally Posted by jeffs

Its been bugging me for a while that all you can get in rider pants are jeans ( or one pair of chinos from draggin ), but not everyone can go to work in jeans. So here is a fix. Find a pair of trousers you like, business, casual or whatever ( but I suggest you make it strong material ) and line the ass and knees yourself.

I have found a place in Auckland that sells the kevlar spandex cloth that is just like the stuff in my TEKNIC Warrior jeans.

http://www.texspec.co.nz

42" wide - $100+gst per meter.

1 meter goes a long way, say 4 pairs of trousers ( if you only fit as much as a draggin jean ).

All you then need to do is find a local Taylor, and you are the master/mistress of your own fashion.

Couldn't you also do this with leather instead of kevlar?? Just line your "street" or "work" pants with leather panels on the inside??

**Squid69** · 9th August 2009, 11:31

Originally Posted by jeffs

Its been bugging me for a while that all you can get in rider pants are jeans ( or one pair of chinos from draggin ), but not everyone can go to work in jeans. So here is a fix. Find a pair of trousers you like, business, casual or whatever ( but I suggest you make it strong material ) and line the ass and knees yourself.

I have found a place in Auckland that sells the kevlar spandex cloth that is just like the stuff in my TEKNIC Warrior jeans.

http://www.texspec.co.nz

42" wide - $100+gst per meter.

1 meter goes a long way, say 4 pairs of trousers ( if you only fit as much as a draggin jean ).

All you then need to do is find a local Taylor, and you are the master/mistress of your own fashion.

You would be better off making kevlar underwear than trying to line your work pants!
at least then you wont be disappointed when the kevlar liner comes out of the sleves ect ect

**Finn** · 9th August 2009, 12:07

Originally Posted by Squid69

You would be better off making kevlar underwear than trying to line your work pants!
at least then you wont be disappointed when the kevlar liner comes out of the sleves ect ect

The only reason you wear Kevlar is so your fat arse doesn't burst the seams. Isn't that right tubby?

**jeffs** · 10th August 2009, 15:31

I now remember why I don't come on kiwibiker very often. Next time I will keep possible useful info to myself. I will try this once more ( and await the standard KB abuse ). Yes there are always different ways of skinning the same cat ( sorry cat lovers ). Yes leather is just another way

As to the patches coming off, well yes of course, but would I be any better off with any other kevler lined jean ?. Yes I am also fat, but in some peoples world, this means I can not ride a bike because I don't want to wear full leathers and look like a fat power ranger while going to my customers. If you do not like the idea, then such is life. Just offered a location to buy Kevler, take it of leave it.

**jeffs** · 10th August 2009, 15:46

Oh Forgot to say, I did think about kevler undies but the cloth is too thick and could cause some very strange rubbing and heat rash ( but some people may like that ). Shame as this would have been the perfect answer one set needed for all you pant needs. Dragin make a longjohn, but same problem too hot in summer, but you could do the same as its near as the same material .
BTW for all those who say don't do it, because .... , agree or not, something is better that nothing. We all see a lot of people riding bikes with no gloves, teeshirt, jandles and shorts, I choose to take the middle road.

**<Rhino>** · 19th August 2009, 14:43

I have a pair of Dragin size 52's in blue - there too big for me - trust me you have to be a big man to wear them I wear my work pants under them and theres still loads and loads of room.

I would sell them for the right price (replacement costs for example) I have only worn them about half a dozen times and they have not been washed yet. Also have knee armour for them too.

If your keen send me a PM

**Bob** · 20th August 2009, 03:43

I know that Hood jeans will make larger sizes to order:

http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/index.html

No idea about shipping rates, but that will all be covered on the site.

Hope this helps.

Bob

**jeffs** · 25th August 2009, 15:17

Just a quick update on the make it your self trousers,

I took the Kevlar material I bought and had a local ( new lynn ) alterer sow in the
material. And now I have Black chino Kevlar pants.

I am so happy with the work I have bought some more material and am having another pair made.

Cost.
Trousers $100 ( depends on your trousers. ) ,
Material $100
Making ( including shortening ) $55. ( lots of unstitching and re-stitching )
Total $255 ( some one smaller may only cost $50 for materials
because I have about 1/3 meter left over for my Big size 44" waist. ).
So could be as low as $200.

This may seem expensive, but even with a $200 pair of pre-made Bike Jeans, large people would require to have the knee inserts moved higher and the leg shortened at approx. $30 or more.

And they would still only be able to have Jeans.

**NZsarge** · 25th August 2009, 15:42

Originally Posted by jeffs

Just a quick update on the make it your self trousers,

I took the Kevlar material I bought and had a local ( new lynn ) alterer sow in the
material. And now I have Black chino Kevlar pants.

I am so happy with the work I have bought some more material and am having another pair made.

Cost.
Trousers $100 ( depends on your trousers. ) ,
Material $100
Making ( including shortening ) $55. ( lots of unstitching and re-stitching )
Total $255 ( some one smaller may only cost $50 for materials
because I have about 1/3 meter left over for my Big size 44" waist. ).
So could be as low as $200.

This may seem expensive, but even with a $200 pair of pre-made Bike Jeans, large people would require to have the knee inserts moved higher and the leg shortened at approx. $30 or more.

And they would still only be able to have Jeans.

What is the price for Draggin's or such jeans? Seems to me that those prices you'd be quite close to a ready made set kevlar trou...