Riding in jeans?

**mbazza** · 25th May 2008, 23:09

Originally Posted by NOMIS

I find wearing them u get sweaty as hell where the straps are and get real un comfortable, I prefer just wearing textile pants with built in armor.

What he/she said! So do I. Feel half naked in my Draggin Chinos. Cheers.

**FkNAmerican** · 26th May 2008, 07:01

There is always the option of two piece full leathers. They are a little more convenient then a one piece..........

The other option is to just get leather pants and go with a textile jacket like a Fieldsheer or joe rocket or something.......

When I had my off I was in that combo and I had zero injuries from the shoulders down. No road rash and no broken bones below my neck

. So the textile jacket/leather pants did the job......and I found the combo to be much cooler for summer riding too.

As far as jeans go its pretty much a crap shoot. I've been walking around in jeans and tripped and gone down on one knee and the damn knee split open right there.......didnt inspire confidence!!! At the very least if you're gonna go with jeans go with riding jeans that have kevlar lining.

**chubby** · 26th May 2008, 08:10

Ok.. first runs in the weekend with the 661's. Easily fitted under the Quasis's. Also had some Kathmandu long johns underneath it all (hey it was a little nippy here in the weekend) and wet weathers. A little bit of sweating but none noticed while riding. No problems with riding nor walking. Felt very protected and the other advantage was they kept the wind away from the knee as well. They are now standard wear.

Good thread guys...

PS Remember the pads make your knee cap stand out about 30mm or so and if your at a cafe watch out for legroom at the table. oooops.. Hey, it didn't hurt.

**Moki** · 26th May 2008, 22:29

Have a look at Icon Jeans. Excellent quality Aramid lined jeans. Rider's Direct Ebay store can get them to your door for around US$80-100 + 18.80pp

**alanzs** · 27th May 2008, 18:08

I wear a two piece Aerostich suit or leather pants and assorted bike jacket all the time, every time. Dress for the crash, not for the ride and live to ride another day...

**Ripperjon** · 27th May 2008, 19:53

Originally Posted by Moki

Have a look at Icon Jeans. Excellent quality Aramid lined jeans. Rider's Direct Ebay store can get them to your door for around US$80-100 + 18.80pp

They are well made and look good. The ones i have only have kevlar lining in the knee area though. I think you can get some with more though. They are very comfortable. I wear them almost all the time at the moment.

As for kneepads, you should look at some snowboarding or mountain-biking knee-pads. You can get ones with spandex slip-on sheaths instead of velcro straps that can move around on impact and sit uncomfortable.

Dainese make some very good ones too.

**Moki** · 27th May 2008, 21:27

Originally Posted by Ripperjon

They are well made and look good. The ones i have only have kevlar lining in the knee area though. I think you can get some with more though. They are very comfortable. I wear them almost all the time at the moment.

As for kneepads, you should look at some snowboarding or mountain-biking knee-pads. You can get ones with spandex slip-on sheaths instead of velcro straps that can move around on impact and sit uncomfortable.

Dainese make some very good ones too.

I particularly recommend the Superduty Heavyweight canvas cargos as well as the Recon Jeans. I have the Hooligan canvas and Strongarms as well, but they aren't as sturdy.