Author Topic: High safety (yet as comfy as possible) jeans (Read 7346 times)

vstroman · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2021, 21:08:00 »

Sorry to hear that, I don't think any jacket will protect you from a direct impact, a good helmet can obviously save your life, I seem to ride in the Bullit Covec jeans all the time they are so comfy, sometimes pull a set of waterproofs over them if it's cold or showery, I have leather and textile pants but never really seem to use them.

Freddyfruitbat · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2021, 15:35:49 »

Quote from: timangus on April 05, 2021, 17:57:31

the Klim jacket with its D30 armour didn’t stop me getting a badly broken collarbone, 6 broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Your off sounds extremely similar to one I had 3 years ago, only I was wearing an airbag vest (Helite Turtle) at the time. In my case, I still got the broken collar bone (from landing on my shoulder I suspect, though I have no memory of the impact), but my remaining injuries were confined to some bruised ribs. So I happily put up with the ribbing and rolling eyes from 'cooler' riders eying up my airbag kit at coffee stops...

Reddevil · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2021, 15:29:39 »

Just bought a pair of Bull-it covec jeans (mainly for riding around town on my Bobber) looked at many reviews of bike denim and needed to replace my rather ancient Draggin jeans. Tried many makes on and some especially the Oxford ones looked ridiculous, the best for me seemed the Bull-it ones and bargain price of £69.99

rus998 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2021, 03:50:28 »

Draggin Jeans and yes I have tested them in a 95 MPH off on a Belgium motorway. They stood up very well and did not go through the Kevlar.

Mac1 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2021, 08:42:53 »

I have heard good reports on hood as well. Good aftersales service and british made. I will be going that route soon

2112 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 25, 2021, 18:24:34 »

I'm a big fan of the Bull-it kit, my mate 'tested' a set last year and they passed with flying colours. His leather jacket ripped causing a nasty cut on his arm though.

Blackscorpion · « **Reply #26 on:** June 19, 2023, 18:59:57 »

Knox Richmond jeans. Superb.

Domenico · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2023, 20:50:25 »

PMJ Deux

This my second pair of jeans by PMJ, not cheap (%u20AC 230), but extremely comfortable and safe.

Mojo-Jojo · « **Reply #28 on:** July 08, 2023, 02:22:07 »

Rokker jeans, single skin so they don't feel like you're wearing a nappy, slim fit and extremely comfortable.

Phild · « **Reply #29 on:** July 08, 2023, 13:27:09 »

I’d been looking at getting a pair of jean / cargo type trousers for sometime. A few months ago I visited SBS in Bristol and tried four different brands on. Oxford, Bull-it, RST and one other I can’t remember the brand. Prices were between £130 and £250.

I took off my textiles to try them on and found them all heavier and warmer than the textile trousers (lining removed) I’d just taken off. No vents in them so no way of at least trying to get some fresh air around my parts.

Maybe I’ll have a look at a couple more brands before I write off the idea completely.🤷‍♂️

nigel s · « **Reply #30 on:** July 08, 2023, 13:44:21 »

I met up with a couple of blokes when I was feeding my face at a M&S petrol station/cafe, one on a harley bagger and one on a Triumph rocket 3, and the bloke on the rocket said he wore Dragging (or whatever they were) jeans because it means he can geŧ into posh places without raising eyebrows?

OK..........

I smiled and said that's nice

Ho Hum

Phild · « **Reply #31 on:** July 08, 2023, 14:06:34 »

He was right…..not just any old petrol station….a M&S petrol station (remember the M&S ads of old?😁) Only one down from a Waitrose pull in….some would say.🤷‍♂️🤣

nigel s · « **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2023, 15:23:14 »

I live in Norfolk so they even let my type into the local Waitrose

Though the blokes accompanying the Yummie Mummies seem to find me a threat and look daggers.
Not so much the ladies themselves ?

Ho Hum

chrisj · « **Reply #33 on:** July 22, 2023, 10:48:13 »

I've got Oxford jeans. I find that once you're on the bike and moving you do get quite a bit of air flow through the fabric, so they are a lot cooler than my textiles, even though they aren't super cold while stationary.

porter · « **Reply #34 on:** July 22, 2023, 18:13:12 »

I just bought some RST x pro jeans the other day. Not used them on the bike as yet but they feel comfortable and protective.
I tried on the single layer jeans but I didn't feel safe probably because I always wear leather trousers. We'll see how I get on, if it ever stops raining!
Ps my local bike shop has started charging you 10 pounds to try stuff on, then gives it off if you buy!

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #35 on:** July 22, 2023, 18:38:35 »

£10 to try!! I can understand why in a way. My mate works at Sportsbikeshop in Leeds, he says people just use the shop to check sizing, then go and buy online. A bit rotten, but so is charging to try. Imagine the furore if M&S did that, or Next.

Is it even legal?

porter · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2023, 09:35:28 »

Don't know about the legality of it all but I guess it's to stop the try on but buy online crowd, of which I'm one sometimes I must admit.
I looked at helmets also and noticed the double D rings where done up then cable tied!
Time to look for another shop, but this one is handy and they don't sell bikes so I don't get side tracked!

timangus · « **Reply #37 on:** August 24, 2023, 18:06:02 »

Just paid real cash for a pair of Roadskin Taranis Jeans. They are AAA rated and come with level 2 hip and knee armour fitted.

kwackboy · « **Reply #38 on:** August 24, 2023, 20:53:53 »

Quote from: Rusty Nuts on July 22, 2023, 18:38:35

£10 to try!! I can understand why in a way. My mate works at Sportsbikeshop in Leeds, he says people just use the shop to check sizing, then go and buy online. A bit rotten, but so is charging to try. Imagine the furore if M&S did that, or Next.

Is it even legal?

My mate runs sportsbikeshop Harlow. He gets the same however, people try on gear and then buy them from sportsbikeshop website thinking they get a better deal..

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #39 on:** August 24, 2023, 21:00:27 »

They can use PayPal Credit online, but not in the shops. Silly thing is, people go in, try for size, walk out, order cheaper.... But SBS will price match most items. Worse, people will buy from abroad then whinge at import duty, customs, etc.... SBS seem like a decent outfit, we'd all grumble if they shut down due to online shopping.