December 19th, 2010, 05:26 PM | #1 |
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Looking for pant recommendation - specs inside
Had a minor fall today, posted in ride reports. Nothing big, but put an exclamation point on what I already knew -- riding in jeans really doesn't cut it. Here is what I'm looking for in a pant . . .
*Hot weather pants. Its never less than 80 degrees here. *Knee, hip and maybe even tailbone protection. *Adjustable a bonus but not a necessity - I'm buying online and flexibility in sizing a plus. *Could be worn off the bike and blend in a little - conservative styling. Testimonials welcome. Anything I buy will be online - no local stores, so I'm hesitant to rely on marketing without talking to someone who has actually used the product. Motorcycle-superstore.com feedback helpul, but I'd love to add your thoughts to my research. Thanks in advance for the advice. |
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December 19th, 2010, 05:37 PM | #2 |
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Name: Kurt
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If you're interested in overpants, stay away from the Joe Rocket Phoenix II's.
I wish I'd spent a few bucks more, and gotten something else. |
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December 19th, 2010, 05:52 PM | #3 |
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Thanks. I wear Rocket Phoenix 5 jacket and Phoenix 4 gloves, so I was looking at the pants. Nice to hear they may be lacking. (Honestly, the gloves aren't great, either.)
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December 19th, 2010, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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I own a pair of BMW City Pants 2. They are good for tooling around town and at lower speeds. They look great off the bike and you do not overheat wearing them in warmer weather (can also be worn over long johns when it's cooler). Plenty of pockets for storage and very comfortable. Not the cheapest out there but the quality is top shelf.
Here's another review with some stock pictures: http://billmuneio.com/wp/?p=1820 Last futzed with by LegB4Wicket; December 19th, 2010 at 10:11 PM. Reason: Silly typo |
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December 19th, 2010, 07:10 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the question. While it has probably been discussed at length, I am already thinking about next spring and how my current cold weather gear will be too hot.
have at it |
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December 19th, 2010, 07:47 PM | #6 | |
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Still open to other suggestions, but there is a leading contender. Here is video explaining pants for others interested: |
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December 20th, 2010, 07:22 AM | #7 |
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I'd also suggest looking into strap on knee/shin armor which could help you out in a pinch. I've never had a good fitment with riding pants so I usually just wear strap on armor underneath whatever pants it is I'm riding with.
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December 20th, 2010, 02:20 PM | #8 | |
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December 20th, 2010, 02:36 PM | #9 |
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December 20th, 2010, 03:01 PM | #10 | |
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December 20th, 2010, 03:05 PM | #11 |
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Anyone try the TourMaster Venture pants? I was looking at a pair on saturday. I've had good luck with my TourMaster jacket, and the pants can zip to the jacket.
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December 20th, 2010, 04:37 PM | #12 |
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Just pulled the trigger on the Icon Field Armor knee/shin pads. Also going to buy the BMW City Pants 2. My wife started to balk at spending $ on both, but I started talking about safety, the ability to play ball with the kids, and she caved like a Chinese coal mine.
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December 29th, 2010, 03:35 PM | #13 | |
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Then tried to get Rev'it Mistrals - everywhere either was unable to help me size Rev'it's mystery EUR sizing, or charged and arm and a leg for APO shipping, or both. Then, I actually pressed "Submit Order" button on a nice pair of vented Alpinstars, only to get an "out of stock" email. What does a guy have to do to buy some nice summer pants? In the end, I admitted defeat despite best intentions to buy a nice pair of pants, turned to tried and true New Enough.com and bought the Joe Rocket Phoenix I'd sworn to avoid. Cheap (in every sense), cool in the Barbados heat, zip easily to the jacket and fit over my work slacks for my daily commute, increasing chances of ATGATT. Sigh.
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January 7th, 2011, 06:21 PM | #14 |
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I use the tourmaster overpants. They are ok. I feel safer with them on, but they are bulky and look kind of goofy. They are also kind of hot in the summertime. I wish I had something like the BMW City pants, but without having to pay for the BMW logo on them.
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January 16th, 2011, 10:26 PM | #15 |
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Does anybody have anything to say about the Joe Rocket Revolution pants??? I know they came out like in 04. Anything???
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January 17th, 2011, 12:01 AM | #16 |
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This is what I've started using.
I've started using Bohn's Body Guard Adventure Pants under my Levi's. If it is really hot out I have a pair of the Cool Air Body Guard pants.
Body Guard Adventure Pants Cool Air Body Guard They have hip, tail, knee and shin padding that is removable. Also, they have a discount if you want to buy 2, one of each or both the same. You'll propably want to take them off once you get to work though. I mostly ride for fun and not commuting. One more thing I just checked. They ship to APO/FPO. Last futzed with by seis gunnar; January 17th, 2011 at 12:02 AM. Reason: more info |
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February 3rd, 2011, 09:54 AM | #17 |
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Motoport Air Mesh Kevlar Stretch Jeans. They work and they're custom made. They are not cheap.
http://motoport.com/_product_106915/...ar_Street_Jean |
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February 4th, 2011, 02:26 PM | #18 |
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Those are plain friggin nuts - by the time you make them protective, they're over $600.
You can get 4 really good protective and armored pants for hot, cold, and, in between weather, in 4 different colors if you want, for one pair of those. They wind up costing more than some people's bikes. Got money to burn?, then go for them. |
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February 5th, 2011, 07:01 AM | #19 | |
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February 5th, 2011, 08:42 AM | #20 |
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You're right, I didn't read the whole entire page. But they're still pretty expensive altho you are covered pretty well with armor and padding.
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