motodave408
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Hi All,
I'm looking for some opinions and recommendations around motorcycle reinforced jeans. I need something that offers some level of protection over standard jeans for commuting.
Been doing some research online and the "REV'IT! Lombard" look like a decent option--decent protection with modern styling. At $269 retail, they're quite a bit of coin though. I think $269 would be my upper bound for motorcycle jeans.
Thought about leather riding pants as well, but I do not wish to carry around an extra set of pants to work everyday.
I'm currently commuting in a full face helmet, leather jacket with back protection and armor, leather gloves, and riding boots. As you can see, the only thing missing is pants.
Thoughts and opinions are welcomed. Thanks!
Edited with Review:
Just wanted to update this thread as I've had to purchase and return multiple pairs of riding pants/jeans to find one with the right fit.
Height: 5' 9.5"
Weight: 185lbs
Belly Button: 35.5"
Waist (where i normally wear my pants): 34.5"
Inseam: 31"
AGV Sport Alloy Jeans, size 34 x 32: The jeans measure 35" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer, so they are tighter around the waist, which is how I like to wear my pants. Jeans will stretch after use regardless. Length fits well; in the riding position the jeans pull upwards. They're more of a Slim-Straight fit. The knee pads shift towards the inside of your knee when riding, so they offer minimal to no protection to the outside of the knee. I've since removed them.
Overall a good bang for your buck pair of riding jeans. Newer models are zippered fly as well.
Scorpion Covert Pro "Jeans", size 32 x 32: These pants measure 33" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer. They do not fit me. The style is loose around the legs; i would say almost baggy. Pants felt robust and solid. Length was correct.
Scorpion Covert Pro "Jeans", size 34 x 32: These pants measure 39" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer. They do not fit me. The size 32s were loose around the legs; this size was extremely baggy. Pants felt robust and solid. Length was correct.
Unfortunately the Scorpion Covert Pros have a delta of 6" between size 32 and 34 (at least the 2 pair I've tried). I had to return both, but the quality was there.
AGV Sport Willow Perforated Leather Pants, size 32": These pants measure 35" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer. This pant fits perfectly around the waist, just how I like them on the tighter yet comfortable side. They have a good amount of stretch with elasticity around the waist if needed. These fit relatively loose around the legs (not race fit). Length was correct. Knee pads are in the correct location.
AGV Sport Willow Perforated Leather Pants, size 34": They do not fit me. Loose around the waist, and extremely loose around the legs.
Rev'it! Rockefeller Jeans, size 34 x 32: These jeans are cosmetically sized, not "true waist" sized. The size 34x32 have an inner waist measurement 37" with a 33" inseam measured with a tape measurer. The legs fit quite baggy on me (I prefer slim fitting jeans). I returned these pair.
Rev'it! Rockefeller Jeans, size 32 x 32: These too are rather large. The size 32x32 have an inner waist measurement of 36.5" with a 33" inseam measured with a tape measurer. The inseam is consistent across both sizes. The legs fit better with this size, though the waist is still too large. I have to wear a belt to keep the pants from sagging as they are on the heavier side. They offer excellent protection and are reported to offer 6 seconds of abrasion resistance.
Hope this information is helpful.
I'm looking for some opinions and recommendations around motorcycle reinforced jeans. I need something that offers some level of protection over standard jeans for commuting.
Been doing some research online and the "REV'IT! Lombard" look like a decent option--decent protection with modern styling. At $269 retail, they're quite a bit of coin though. I think $269 would be my upper bound for motorcycle jeans.
Thought about leather riding pants as well, but I do not wish to carry around an extra set of pants to work everyday.
I'm currently commuting in a full face helmet, leather jacket with back protection and armor, leather gloves, and riding boots. As you can see, the only thing missing is pants.
Thoughts and opinions are welcomed. Thanks!
Edited with Review:
Just wanted to update this thread as I've had to purchase and return multiple pairs of riding pants/jeans to find one with the right fit.
Height: 5' 9.5"
Weight: 185lbs
Belly Button: 35.5"
Waist (where i normally wear my pants): 34.5"
Inseam: 31"
AGV Sport Alloy Jeans, size 34 x 32: The jeans measure 35" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer, so they are tighter around the waist, which is how I like to wear my pants. Jeans will stretch after use regardless. Length fits well; in the riding position the jeans pull upwards. They're more of a Slim-Straight fit. The knee pads shift towards the inside of your knee when riding, so they offer minimal to no protection to the outside of the knee. I've since removed them.
Overall a good bang for your buck pair of riding jeans. Newer models are zippered fly as well.
Scorpion Covert Pro "Jeans", size 32 x 32: These pants measure 33" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer. They do not fit me. The style is loose around the legs; i would say almost baggy. Pants felt robust and solid. Length was correct.
Scorpion Covert Pro "Jeans", size 34 x 32: These pants measure 39" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer. They do not fit me. The size 32s were loose around the legs; this size was extremely baggy. Pants felt robust and solid. Length was correct.
Unfortunately the Scorpion Covert Pros have a delta of 6" between size 32 and 34 (at least the 2 pair I've tried). I had to return both, but the quality was there.
AGV Sport Willow Perforated Leather Pants, size 32": These pants measure 35" around the waist when measured with a tape measurer. This pant fits perfectly around the waist, just how I like them on the tighter yet comfortable side. They have a good amount of stretch with elasticity around the waist if needed. These fit relatively loose around the legs (not race fit). Length was correct. Knee pads are in the correct location.
AGV Sport Willow Perforated Leather Pants, size 34": They do not fit me. Loose around the waist, and extremely loose around the legs.
Rev'it! Rockefeller Jeans, size 34 x 32: These jeans are cosmetically sized, not "true waist" sized. The size 34x32 have an inner waist measurement 37" with a 33" inseam measured with a tape measurer. The legs fit quite baggy on me (I prefer slim fitting jeans). I returned these pair.
Rev'it! Rockefeller Jeans, size 32 x 32: These too are rather large. The size 32x32 have an inner waist measurement of 36.5" with a 33" inseam measured with a tape measurer. The inseam is consistent across both sizes. The legs fit better with this size, though the waist is still too large. I have to wear a belt to keep the pants from sagging as they are on the heavier side. They offer excellent protection and are reported to offer 6 seconds of abrasion resistance.
Hope this information is helpful.
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