January 17th, 2011, 06:05 AM | #1 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
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Review: Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 Overpants
Overall, a solid choice for a mesh overpant. The convenience, fit and comfort means it is much more likely that I will wear ATGATT on my daily work commute. There are some drawbacks which keep them from being the best pant on the market, but for the cost they remain a very good value and a decent choice. I'd probably buy again for a commuting overpant, but not as stand-alone pant for weekend rides.
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February 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM | #2 |
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Name: Brent
Location: Pasadena CA
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54
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I have these overpants as well. They are my first ever so I don't have much to compare to, however I would like to add:
The waist is a snap buckle and velcro adjustable but has oval rings to link those adjustable velcro tabs. These rings sometimes get twisted around and because they are oval-shaped (more like elongated rectangles) it will change the tension set on the waistband. Also, it seems like cheap plastic so I'm sure they will break one day. The cuffs have zippers to widen the opening as well as a full-length zipper down the side of the leg making them very easy to get in and out of. However, if you aren't careful you could easily rip the inner mesh lining with your boot tread. I don't notice them at all while on the bike. That's with jeans underneath. They do look like skipants and I feel like a goof walking around off the bike. If anyone has any other recommendations for overpants I'd love to hear it! These are the best I've found on the web by merely surfing around. I have some kevlar jeans that I may double up with wearable armor (Bohn or other) but that's my only other option at this point. |
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February 4th, 2011, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Name: Kurt
Location: Goodyear, Az
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I wish I'd have known you were looking at these. I have a pair, I bought from NewEnough. They have been a real disapointment... zipper broke after only a month, and the belt rings are well-known to twist with use.
NewEnough got them repaired for me, although it took about 5 weeks to accomplish the task. I would have rather gotten credit toward a better-quality pair. |
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February 4th, 2011, 05:19 PM | #4 |
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Name: Brent
Location: Pasadena CA
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Yeah I saw your other post in a different thread about being disappointed in them but didn't see why. I guess now I do! It's not the end of the world - I bought them fairly cheap and they work for now. But I'm always on the lookout for better riding pants. I may look for a Scorpion dealer in my area and check out their cuts. Looks promising from the website.
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February 4th, 2011, 06:35 PM | #5 |
Resident Old Guy
Name: Kurt
Location: Goodyear, Az
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264
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If they require repair again, after the warranty period, I may try to have them modified. I can have the belt rings replaced, with something more substantial.
I will say one thing.... they are great for slipping over my uniform shorts, in the summer commute. |
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February 6th, 2011, 03:04 AM | #6 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
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I can see how the oval rings could twist, but I haven't had any difficulty at all with them in the past two months of use. Basically, I set those side adjustments once for my personal fit and don't fuss with them anymore, using the front buckle and zipper. Doing it that way gives me a great fit and I haven't had any movement from the oval ring adjustment.
My zippers have been perfect and are clearly high quality. No snags, very smooth and pretty tough. Either they've addressed the issue with a new zipper, you got unlucky or there is a consistency issue. Whichever, I feel fortunate.
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