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Old October 7th, 2014, 05:37 PM   #1
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Opinions on Kevlar laced riding jeans?

Uses: Low speed, short distance errands and commuting the 4 miles to school. NO highway and nothing more than 5-6 minutes away.

Opinions I've gathered so far: "no"

Anybody have experience with kevlar laced/lined jeans?
Any accidents to report their functionality?
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Old October 7th, 2014, 09:27 PM   #2
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I'm sure they would offer good protection for those situations if you get some with CE armor in the knees. Obviously they arent as protective as leather but I wouldn't wear leather pants in that situation anyways.

In my experience when you go down on the street, your knees are going to take the biggest impact so it's nice to have some armor over them.
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I have Kevlar strengthened jeans with CE armor that I use in summer far too hot for anything else. They would protect your knees from the first impact and the rest of your skin for a few seconds a lot more than normal jeans. It's always a compromise full race leathers on a road bike in 100 plus temperatures is something I would not want to do.
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I'm sure they would offer good protection for those situations if you get some with CE armor in the knees. Obviously they arent as protective as leather but I wouldn't wear leather pants in that situation anyways.

In my experience when you go down on the street, your knees are going to take the biggest impact so it's nice to have some armor over them.
Yeah, that'd be an absolute must.. CE in knees and hips if optional.
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I have Kevlar strengthened jeans with CE armor that I use in summer far too hot for anything else. They would protect your knees from the first impact and the rest of your skin for a few seconds a lot more than normal jeans. It's always a compromise full race leathers on a road bike in 100 plus temperatures is something I would not want to do.
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But the question is..would you trust them at low speeds in the summer time?
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Better than denim, not as good as some textiles or leather. If you're more likely to use them than so-called "real" riding pants, go for it. Leather pants do you no good if you deem them too much of a hassle to wear them.
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But the question is..would you trust them at low speeds in the summer time?
Mine held up in a low speed situation. I went about 20 feet from 40mph and didnt go through the kevlar. I wear knee guards underneath though for extra safety.
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Mine held up in a low speed situation. I went about 20 feet from 40mph and didnt go through the kevlar. I wear knee guards underneath though for extra safety.
good info, here. thank you, sir
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i wear 120d cotton denim made for skateboarding. its good for crashes up to 35mph. above that i wear only leather. i've crashed in these type of jeans 3 times now. never had any issues with them. aramid doesn't burn and is a good short term thermal barrier. but after 10 seconds of sliding it melts. so in my mind, if strong jeans aren't good enough for the speed you'll be driving, wear leather. imo.
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Better than denim, not as good as some textiles or leather. If you're more likely to use them than so-called "real" riding pants, go for it. Leather pants do you no good if you deem them too much of a hassle to wear them.
Leathers are awesome for protection. But, I live in a town where outer limit to outer limit is 3-4 miles of 30-40mph roads. Leathers just aren't practical!

However, when I go into the city or on longer trips, I'll have leathers unless it's raining NO DOUBT!
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i wear 120d cotton denim made for skateboarding. its good for crashes up to 35mph. above that i wear only leather. i've crashed in these type of jeans 3 times now. never had any issues with them. aramid doesn't burn and is a good short term thermal barrier. but after 10 seconds of sliding it melts. so in my mind, if strong jeans aren't good enough for the speed you'll be driving, wear leather. imo.
How much did your particular pair cost? (if that's not an invasive question..)

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i donno. they were a gift from my brother. they are made by circa.
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i wear 120d cotton denim made for skateboarding. its good for crashes up to 35mph. above that i wear only leather. i've crashed in these type of jeans 3 times now. never had any issues with them. aramid doesn't burn and is a good short term thermal barrier. but after 10 seconds of sliding it melts. so in my mind, if strong jeans aren't good enough for the speed you'll be driving, wear leather. imo.
Any links to those paints? I need some better paints but they just don't seem to make my size in motorcycle pants.

Are they like carhartts?
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I have draggin jeans that i use for commuting everyday. i have the slim version and have knee and hip armor as well. i feel protected if i go down. i heard that some textiles arent even that good. it all depends on who makes the item etc...etc..
and of course...leather is better. ha
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trying to find the circa jeans i wear.... it looks like circa might have gone out of business though??? can't find anyone who still sells them.
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Holy crap draggin jeans has my size.. kinda. looks like i would have to hem them.
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Any links to those paints? I need some better paints but they just don't seem to make my size in motorcycle pants.

Are they like carhartts?
I need some new paints too... Mostly Kawi lime
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Any links to those paints? I need some better paints but they just don't seem to make my size in motorcycle pants.

Are they like carhartts?
Carhartt's are advertised at 12 oz denim. A good pair of riding jeans should be 12 oz or higher:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...t-riding-jeans

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-vendome-jeans

With the same denim rating PLUS the added poly/kevlar AND CE pads, riding jeans should outperform Carhartt.
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Sorry sorry... On topic - I have no problem wearin my race leathers in any weather... They flow air like a booty at a chili cook off
I also have some icon over pants that flow more air than them, but I don't have much faith in mesh, but enough to wear them at the speeds you are talking
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Carhartt's are advertised at 12 oz denim. A good pair of riding jeans should be 12 oz or higher:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...t-riding-jeans

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-vendome-jeans

With the same denim rating PLUS the added poly/kevlar AND CE pads, riding jeans should outperform Carhartt.
The problem i always have with riding pants/jeans is i'm a short fat chick... Most companies do not believe short fat chicks ride. So i can never find the correct size.

I just ordered the draggin jeans so i'll see how they fit.
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I won't venture to guess your bodily shape

But, fit permitting, this review speaks very highly of the REV'IT Madison Pants for Women:

https://rideapart.com/articles/which...should-you-buy

The pants themselves: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...-madison-jeans
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Sorry sorry... On topic - I have no problem wearin my race leathers in any weather... They flow air like a booty at a chili cook off
I also have some icon over pants that flow more air than them, but I don't have much faith in mesh, but enough to wear them at the speeds you are talking
See, it's not so much weather that is the concern. Imagine this:

Hop on the bike and ride out of the neighborhood onto a 30 mph two-lane road. Travel 2 miles and you're surrounded by the entirety of the town while still on this two lane road. Turn around and travel 2 miles back home.

Leathers are awesome! But for those little trips to Walgreens or to McDonald's, looking and feeling like a Power Ranger just isn't feasible.

Albeit, the chili booty simile is something to think about
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See, it's not so much weather that is the concern. Imagine this:

Hop on the bike and ride out of the neighborhood onto a 30 mph two-lane road. Travel 2 miles and you're surrounded by the entirety of the town while still on this two lane road. Turn around and travel 2 miles back home.

Leathers are awesome! But for those little trips to Walgreens or to McDonald's, looking and feeling like a Power Ranger just isn't feasible.

Albeit, the chili booty simile is something to think about
I throw my over pants on over shorts... In fact that's how I'm sitting now at my moms. They go over most reasonable clothes, and dont break the bank... So you won't have to change pants or anything, an they Gots knee armors
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I won't venture to guess your bodily shape

But, fit permitting, this review speaks very highly of the REV'IT Madison Pants for Women:

https://rideapart.com/articles/which...should-you-buy

The pants themselves: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...-madison-jeans
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But the question is..would you trust them at low speeds in the summer time?
I do through the summer

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I recently bought a pair of Dainese D1's that I wear for commuting and such. I have the Delta pro leather pants that zip to my jacket that I've worn for a couple years as well.

The leathers are awesome and extremely comfortable to ride in but they're definitely not very comfortable to walk around in. They're formed already bent at the knees so the armor and leather bunch up when you're standing. The D1 pants seem really quality and I'm putting trust in them if I go down. The knee "armor" they come with is a joke though. It's a little flappy honeycomb piece of rubber in the pocket lol.

I was mainly worried about my jacket riding up with them so I got one of these.

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I recently bought a pair of Dainese D1's that I wear for commuting and such. I have the Delta pro leather pants that zip to my jacket that I've worn for a couple years as well.

The leathers are awesome and extremely comfortable to ride in but they're definitely not very comfortable to walk around in. They're formed already bent at the knees so the armor and leather bunch up when you're standing. The D1 pants seem really quality and I'm putting trust in them if I go down. The knee "armor" they come with is a joke though. It's a little flappy honeycomb piece of rubber in the pocket lol.

I was mainly worried about my jacket riding up with them so I got one of these.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-union-belt

Is the knee armor upgrade able though? Or is it just integrated?
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The draggin jeans can be ordered with the knee and hip protection. I opted for the knee but not the hip.
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I purchased both the knee and the hip...the part that sucks is that it is only attached by velcro. i can see that being a problem if the regular jeans were ordered. i have the slim and the pants hug my leg so the knee pads stay put.
the hips...i just stuff em in.
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Is the knee armor upgrade able though? Or is it just integrated?
It's a pocket on the inside of the pant at the knee. You could put another piece of armor in there although you'd have to cut it to fit.
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no sorry the draggin ones do not for some weird reason. sorry i didnt mention that before.
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I should have read it. No biggie. I'm sure they will be fine.
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i wear draykos anytime im on the bike. survived my 40mph lowside without a problem, i still wear the same pair too. No armor in the ones i have. I think they have a higher model now though with armor.
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Got the draggin jeans. Overall i like them. Only complaint is the knee armor sticks uncomfortably to my knee. I'll have to make some kind of fabric cover for it.
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I have a pair of Drayko's that I lowsided in, my knee didn't fair too well as the bike was on top of me, sliding along the gravel.

For any serious riding wear leathers or textiles. I wear my new set of RJays kevlars for commuting, and underneath the textile pair I have
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Got the draggin jeans. Overall i like them. Only complaint is the knee armor sticks uncomfortably to my knee. I'll have to make some kind of fabric cover for it.
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I have a pair of Drayko's that I lowsided in, my knee didn't fair too well as the bike was on top of me, sliding along the gravel.

For any serious riding wear leathers or textiles. I wear my new set of RJays kevlars for commuting, and underneath the textile pair I have
Seems like that would be a little bulky!

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Is Kevlar a requirement for your Jeans? Kevlar (aramid) sounds cool because it's used in bullet-proof vests, but it's not as good as Cordura Nylon in resistance to abrasion.

Aerostich makes their Protek line of semi-protected riding jeans: heavier-than-normal denim, double thick in butt (plus pockets), with zippered pockets for their proprietary knee pads.

I've got a couple of pairs. Comfortable, better padding in the knees than my Joe Rocket overpants, but no hip padding.
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