light armoured trouser

PiAnt · 01-14-2010, 9:23 AM

Get out there as nature intended mate.

Au naturel.

Whaddya mean it's too cold yer big jessie.

TESLACOIL · 01-15-2010, 4:56 PM

I checked out the draggin jeans.....all 34 inch leg not much use to me ! (does everyone cut them down ? ) i resent paying 125 pounds for a pair of jeans i have to attack with scissors

So i got some Oxford Chillout under trousers (45 quid ouch Fowlers..u saw me coming)
waste band was a bit tight...so i cut the elastic at the front....makes life easier when when u nip too the loo

The chillouts are really lightweight and you can wear them all day and slip your jeans on over the top really easy....they are thicker at the front of the leg than at the back...so i wont cook when im off the bike

Not a huge improvement in protection....but i figured i can still wear them under some dragin jeans...when i find a pair made for shortlegs ! ...gona checkot there webby again

The only other biking trousers i got is some rubberised leggings...too hot for any day the sun comes out (and a wrestling match getting them on and off)

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well i got cold my cold n wet town riding sorted

Rubberised waterproofs over normal jeans with Chill out under trousers

still want to get some dragin jeans...and maybe a proper pair of armored trousers for the odd long trip

i got a 1 piece race suit but its just a nightmare to wear...the boots that go with it are a killer too....well protected yes...can i walk no ! lol

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short hops are a different story from long runs and touring ...its hard to justify spending more time getting dressed and unlocking bike than u spend riding to your destination

90% of my trips are less than 5 miles in heavy slow moving traffic

Scrappy · 01-15-2010, 5:19 PM

Like the old 'Clunk click' ad's ... better to be protected than not!

If you want the no effort to be ready then drive a car!

TESLACOIL · 01-15-2010, 5:53 PM

I totally agree Scrappy....i should be wearing full kit and back protector all the way

90% of bike accidents involve some rider error....if you drive like a grandad & use advanced riding techniques u can avoid of 9 out of 10 accidents

its just a bit boring riding this way that's all

if i was going for it ...even a bit on a daily basis i would be suited and booted

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This is all a bit weird for me as im a natural risk taker....which means im actually quite conservative when there's real bodily danger

I think i will force myself to wear armourjeans on longer rides..and perhaps a back protector too....im still trying to up my casual protection...might go for crash bars on the bike (its a knee thing lol)

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found a webby with ALL sizes for ALL draggin jeans

Men's Classic Draggin' Jeans

Scrappy · 01-15-2010, 5:58 PM

Cool, so long as you don't become a statistic for the sake of a little effort and a few quid

TESLACOIL · 01-15-2010, 6:39 PM

webby with links to of loads of biker jeans reviews

Draggin Jeans - webBikeWorld

Relieve the friction of monkey butt and painful butt rash, when you ride, sweat and sit. | Anti Monkey Butt Powder

u have to ask ? lol

Grutok · 01-15-2010, 7:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TESLACOIL

I checked out the draggin jeans.....all 34 inch leg not much use to me ! (does everyone cut them down ? )

Yes!!

The Irish importer told me that they only make one lenght, to help keep production costs down.

CanadianBird · 01-16-2010, 6:39 AM

They are way too expensive. Shift is a much more comfortable riding jean. Search them out. The gusset inbetween the thighs and the elasticity behind at the waist make sitting and bending much more comfy. imo. I'll see whats available at next weeks Bike Show. For you all skinny arsed guys, Draggin may work well but if you are a touch "full bodied" then try Shift.

DavidField · 01-16-2010, 12:33 PM

I love my Esquad e strong jeans. They are cool enough as they let the breeze through. They have no lining but they are a bit expensive but worth it. They were about £180 from the website below.

Esquad E-Strong Jeans - FREE UK DELIVERY

TESLACOIL · 01-16-2010, 12:53 PM

i think that's their main website ?

http://esquad.fr/shop/shop_1.php?zon...ande-Bretagne&
PHPSESSID=4ca3cb36f95b6b910ae9bbab1fce0462

Draggin jeans do come in different leg lengths...but u have to go to their website to see what sizes they have

as ever ... a shop will try and sell u what they have in stock ...they just order the common sizes in and leave it at that.....

thanks NOT Heine Gerricke !

DavidField · 01-16-2010, 1:06 PM

Yes but €300 + postage from them £179 inc postage from sportsbikeshop.co.uk. I ordered 2 different sizes to get the best fit & returned the other one for a full refund.

CanadianBird · 01-16-2010, 5:19 PM

OMG, €300 for jeans??? 180 gbp for jeans? I don't thinks so for this rider.

DavidField · 01-16-2010, 5:47 PM

Yes, but what's the cost of comfort & safety without having to wear leather.

jclaude · 01-17-2010, 6:34 PM

I have 2 pairs of Hornee jeans,i'm not sure as they might only be sold in australia,i can't tell but they have a real nice cut and only 160 AUD which i think it's not bad for kevlar as a pair of Levis can cost 120

DavidField · 01-17-2010, 6:49 PM

The nice thing about the esquad jeans is that they are not lined. The strength comes from the yarn itself which means that the wind passes through the material and they are cool on hot days.

XXDAD · 01-21-2010, 11:41 PM

120 pounds for Draggin Jeans...must be the shipping across the pond...I bought one for around 90 American dollars on sale.

markcbr1100xx · 01-21-2010, 11:46 PM

Draggin Jeans. I have crash tested them.

Grutok · 01-22-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TESLACOIL

i think that's their main website ?
as ever ... a shop will try and sell u what they have in stock ...they just order the common sizes in and leave it at that.....

Odd, as both mine and the Other Half's were special orders, and there is no mention of leg lenght on the tags on the jeans.......

HarryTHamster · 02-08-2010, 10:57 AM

Hi Guys,

Check out Welcome

Much better than Draggin

And they are made in the UK

Nearly forgot - they trim the leg to your measurement for free

WOL · 02-08-2010, 7:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryTHamster

Hi Guys,

Check out Welcome

Much better than Draggin

And they are made in the UK

Nearly forgot - they trim the leg to your measurement for free

Be careful Harry, the Forum Nazi's will be on to you for not saying hello through the introduction section

01-14-2010, 9:23 AM	#21
PiAnt Join Date: Apr 05 2008 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Age: 47 Posts: 103	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Get out there as nature intended mate. Au naturel. Whaddya mean it's too cold yer big jessie.

01-15-2010, 4:56 PM	#22
TESLACOIL Join Date: Aug 11 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,207	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use I checked out the draggin jeans.....all 34 inch leg not much use to me ! (does everyone cut them down ? ) i resent paying 125 pounds for a pair of jeans i have to attack with scissors So i got some Oxford Chillout under trousers (45 quid ouch Fowlers..u saw me coming) waste band was a bit tight...so i cut the elastic at the front....makes life easier when when u nip too the loo The chillouts are really lightweight and you can wear them all day and slip your jeans on over the top really easy....they are thicker at the front of the leg than at the back...so i wont cook when im off the bike Not a huge improvement in protection....but i figured i can still wear them under some dragin jeans...when i find a pair made for shortlegs ! ...gona checkot there webby again The only other biking trousers i got is some rubberised leggings...too hot for any day the sun comes out (and a wrestling match getting them on and off) ------------------------------ well i got cold my cold n wet town riding sorted Rubberised waterproofs over normal jeans with Chill out under trousers still want to get some dragin jeans...and maybe a proper pair of armored trousers for the odd long trip i got a 1 piece race suit but its just a nightmare to wear...the boots that go with it are a killer too....well protected yes...can i walk no ! lol ------------------------------------------------------------------ short hops are a different story from long runs and touring ...its hard to justify spending more time getting dressed and unlocking bike than u spend riding to your destination 90% of my trips are less than 5 miles in heavy slow moving traffic Last edited by TESLACOIL; 01-15-2010 at 5:05 PM.

01-15-2010, 5:19 PM	#23
Scrappy Dog With Atittude .. Woof! Join Date: May 31 2009 Location: Mansfield UK Age: 45 Posts: 968	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Like the old 'Clunk click' ad's ... better to be protected than not! If you want the no effort to be ready then drive a car! __________________ If in doubt .. don't do it!

01-15-2010, 5:53 PM	#24
TESLACOIL Join Date: Aug 11 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,207	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use I totally agree Scrappy....i should be wearing full kit and back protector all the way 90% of bike accidents involve some rider error....if you drive like a grandad & use advanced riding techniques u can avoid of 9 out of 10 accidents its just a bit boring riding this way that's all if i was going for it ...even a bit on a daily basis i would be suited and booted ------------------------------------------------------------ This is all a bit weird for me as im a natural risk taker....which means im actually quite conservative when there's real bodily danger I think i will force myself to wear armourjeans on longer rides..and perhaps a back protector too....im still trying to up my casual protection...might go for crash bars on the bike (its a knee thing lol) ---------------------------------------------------------- found a webby with ALL sizes for ALL draggin jeans Men's Classic Draggin' Jeans Last edited by TESLACOIL; 01-15-2010 at 6:19 PM.

01-15-2010, 5:58 PM	#25
Scrappy Dog With Atittude .. Woof! Join Date: May 31 2009 Location: Mansfield UK Age: 45 Posts: 968	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Cool, so long as you don't become a statistic for the sake of a little effort and a few quid __________________ If in doubt .. don't do it!

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01-15-2010, 6:39 PM	#26
TESLACOIL Join Date: Aug 11 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,207	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use webby with links to of loads of biker jeans reviews Draggin Jeans - webBikeWorld Relieve the friction of monkey butt and painful butt rash, when you ride, sweat and sit. \| Anti Monkey Butt Powder u have to ask ? lol Last edited by TESLACOIL; 01-15-2010 at 6:48 PM.

01-16-2010, 6:39 AM	#28
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 5,059	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use They are way too expensive. Shift is a much more comfortable riding jean. Search them out. The gusset inbetween the thighs and the elasticity behind at the waist make sitting and bending much more comfy. imo. I'll see whats available at next weeks Bike Show. For you all skinny arsed guys, Draggin may work well but if you are a touch "full bodied" then try Shift.

01-16-2010, 12:33 PM	#29
DavidField Join Date: Nov 23 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 53 Posts: 50	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use I love my Esquad e strong jeans. They are cool enough as they let the breeze through. They have no lining but they are a bit expensive but worth it. They were about £180 from the website below. Esquad E-Strong Jeans - FREE UK DELIVERY Last edited by DavidField; 01-16-2010 at 12:40 PM.

01-16-2010, 12:53 PM	#30
TESLACOIL Join Date: Aug 11 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,207	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use i think that's their main website ? http://esquad.fr/shop/shop_1.php?zon...ande-Bretagne& PHPSESSID=4ca3cb36f95b6b910ae9bbab1fce0462 Draggin jeans do come in different leg lengths...but u have to go to their website to see what sizes they have as ever ... a shop will try and sell u what they have in stock ...they just order the common sizes in and leave it at that..... thanks NOT Heine Gerricke !

01-16-2010, 1:06 PM	#31
DavidField Join Date: Nov 23 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 53 Posts: 50	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Yes but €300 + postage from them £179 inc postage from sportsbikeshop.co.uk. I ordered 2 different sizes to get the best fit & returned the other one for a full refund.

01-16-2010, 5:19 PM	#32
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 5,059	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use OMG, €300 for jeans??? 180 gbp for jeans? I don't thinks so for this rider.

01-16-2010, 5:47 PM	#33
DavidField Join Date: Nov 23 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 53 Posts: 50	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Yes, but what's the cost of comfort & safety without having to wear leather.

01-17-2010, 6:34 PM	#34
jclaude Rules are meant to be broken Join Date: Oct 27 2008 Location: Sydney, The land down under Age: 33 Posts: 2,840	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use I have 2 pairs of Hornee jeans,i'm not sure as they might only be sold in australia,i can't tell but they have a real nice cut and only 160 AUD which i think it's not bad for kevlar as a pair of Levis can cost 120 __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") It takes more love to share the saddle that it takes to share the bed http://www.sydneyriders.com/forum/index.php

01-17-2010, 6:49 PM	#35
DavidField Join Date: Nov 23 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 53 Posts: 50	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use The nice thing about the esquad jeans is that they are not lined. The strength comes from the yarn itself which means that the wind passes through the material and they are cool on hot days. __________________ "They tell me you'll lose your mind when you get older. What they don't say is that you won't miss it very much." ~ Malcolm Cowley Last edited by DavidField; 01-17-2010 at 7:15 PM.

01-21-2010, 11:41 PM	#36
XXDAD Join Date: Feb 05 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 532	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use 120 pounds for Draggin Jeans...must be the shipping across the pond...I bought one for around 90 American dollars on sale.

01-21-2010, 11:46 PM	#37
markcbr1100xx Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia Age: 50 Posts: 111	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Draggin Jeans. I have crash tested them.

02-08-2010, 10:57 AM	#39
HarryTHamster Join Date: Feb 08 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2	Re: Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use Hi Guys, Check out Welcome Much better than Draggin And they are made in the UK Nearly forgot - they trim the leg to your measurement for free Last edited by HarryTHamster; 02-08-2010 at 11:16 AM.

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