TESLACOIL

Jeans/Trousers for everday+bike use

If i wanted to wear a suit of Armour id be riding a horse

Im looking for some leg wear i can wear all day anyday... but will give me a bit more wind protection & crash protection than regular jeans

Im not gonna buy anything i have to change into or walkaround sweating my " lox" off just cos the sun decided to come out..get me

any clues ?





yes i know i should wear a 1 piece suit with backarmour always....its called a cage !

suicidalDreams

Hi,

You have a couple of brands that make kevlar jeans (some of them have pockets for hard protection).

Right now I can only remember of Draggin Jeans is the world leader in casual motorcycle clothing with Kevlar and Dyneema, the World's Strongest Fibre, forming its revolutionary lining

But I usually buy BIKE magazine (you are from UK should be easy to get a copy) and they always have a couple of brands with this type of jeans. It's a matter of choosing the one you like more.

Poundstretcher

on Draggin Jeans.

mrcbr

Also for Dragin jeans

BackStreet

Chaps!

http://nymag.com/images/2/daily/show...ette_chaps.jpg

mrcbr

Just watch out for those fun lovin boys from Alberta

BackStreet

Deal!

Amazon.com: Classic Black Draggin' Jeans size 40x30 - 100% Kevlar® Motorcycle Jeans: Automotive

X1rider

Anything you want. Just wear this underneath:

Bohn Body Armor

WOL

Hi,
I have two pairs of Draggin Jeans, one pair of traditional cut blue jeans and a pair of camo cargo pants. There great for every day use but I find on fairly hot days they can get a bit sweety and the Kevlar inserts can be a bit uncomfortable and stick to the skin around the butt and thighs. So if i'm going on a fairly descent ride on hot days I throw on the leather pants, the silk lining is a hell of a lot more comfortable.
Also I find that the traditional blue Draggin's are a better cut than the cargo's, just fit better.
Good Luck with it.

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BigDave

I have 3 pair of differnt reinfoced jeans. M Draggin jeans are the tightest and make my kesiter lokk good so my GF says Its information!

The icons i just love. Stylish and baggy. a red or a black slash of color on them. Very nice. reinforced, button fly, ICON coolness.

the pair that affors me the MOST proctection are my Cortechs. They have slip in or out CE(Certified for the EU) rubber KNEE protectors in internal velcro pockets. VERY COOL as far as design!!!! Buy them all like i did!

Icon has THE COOLEST leather vests too with removable SPINE protection. Ultra cool logos available for the back Very expensive but WELL MADE!!

Protection gear today is so cool and so comfortable and SO effective, ther is NO reason niot to have it and WEAR IT!!

TESLACOIL

Thanx for the tips

I think i should look at some of the more upmarket and expensive kit & get out of penny pinching mode

XXDAD

I was loking at chaps and a Harley guy threatened me once he found out what bike I was riding...not to irritate those with unusal objects sticking out from their helmets...I use Dragging Jeans.

mrhemi

I wear a pair of black Carhart bib coveralls for short rides without my normal riding gear. They are comfortable and quite durable. The knees and other stress points are double walled (they are work wear). Not quite as tough as riding gear but much better than ordinary jeans.

Mr. Mike.

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Cave' Adsum.

ascar

alot of companies are doing kevlar jeans just do a google search for draggin jeans rst or ebay and you will find loads.
still cant beat leathers for protection and i would rather be sweaty than look like a pizza in hospital

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elvetost

I got none. I need a pair asap, just need finish the bike first....

CanadianBird

I wear Shift b/c they have a gusset and a stretch strip in the waist band. This makes bending easier and sitting more comfy, imo. I haven't worn Draggin for years b/c they are expensive landed in Canada. I may check out their current price as the Can Beaver buck is getting near par.

Scrappy

Also, leather slides along the ground ... anything else grabs and pulls! Hence why only leathers are allowed on UK tracks

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lois

Did you just call Teslacoil a fag??






Joe rocket makes soem riding jeans as well.

Lois

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BigDave

I was in my FULL leathers today, a zip together system with massive padding in the knees. Only because the wearther was cool enough,. It us usually 95 degrees here whcih makes any protective gear dangerous from the stand point of heat stroke. If it is too hot for me to even wear a testile jacket at a minimum i wont ride. There are many days when the heart index is so high that no one rides. Thats why i am moving to San Diego where they have the most riding days anywhere.

mrcbr

[quote=lois;146433]Did you just call Teslacoil a fag??


No, I didn't think the U.K. was in Alberta however Red Dear.

Besides I never said anything about fags, that was you.

PiAnt

Get out there as nature intended mate.

Au naturel.

Whaddya mean it's too cold yer big jessie.

TESLACOIL

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

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!

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TESLACOIL

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

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

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TESLACOIL

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

Yes!!

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

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Bring on the twisty bits!!

CanadianBird

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

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

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 !