Commuter riding pants

Truez04 · Jul 3, 2012

Wondering if anyone had some suggestions on commuter riding pants. A little background. I either ride in to work and change once im there, or ill go out for a ride, maybe make a little stop and head back home. Normally i wear jeans but i figure if i can get something with a little more protection it wouldnt be a bad thing. Not too sure if you all wear your riding pants over jeans or just wear those as it is. I currently have a joe rocket UFO jacket http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...perstore.com/1/1/39/24373/ITEM/Joe-Rocket-UFO-Solid-Jacket.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

So i could get some joe rocket type pants that would zip into the jacket, OR im open to suggestions on what everyone else does or what theyd recommend.

Also, a little side note to anyone who has gauntlet type gloves and a jacket like this or similar. Do the gauntlet gloves slide over the jacket cuffs pretty easily? Currently i have short gloves that go underneath and was curious before i go out and buy a pair.

GreenEric · Jul 3, 2012

I have Icon brawnson overpants, and if I had another chance I wouldn't buy them again. They're part kevlar, and have knee protecton, but they feel like they'd immediately melt if they came in contact with the road. But I just ordered a 2 pc A* octane suit, so I'm anxious.

Also, I have A* GP-Tech gloves, and Teknic Lightning gloves, and they slip both slip over my A* Stunt jacket quite well. The Teknic are more comfortable, though.

MikeN02 · Jul 3, 2012

For work, I used to wear textile riding pants over my work clothes.

Nowadays I wear jeans + full length boots and knee/shin armor.

HER6 · Jul 4, 2012

I have a pair of Scorpion overpants. They are not always the most comfortable thing in the world (can feel a bit bulky with two layers) but they are super easy to get on and off.

RedRad6 · Jul 4, 2012

FWIW, I wear Scorpion Deuce Overpants. I've never been down in them, but I have faith that all of the pads are in the right places after going down in a Scorpion textile jacket without injury.

Got20z · Jul 4, 2012

I recently bought a pair of Teknic Violator Jeans. They are comfy and are well built. Look pretty normal as far as wearing them as just "jeans"..... I think they were about $120

Truez04 · Jul 5, 2012

so would you all recommend over pants or just get some flat out riding pants and wear those?

HER6 · Jul 5, 2012

The overpants are convenient because of the velcro and zippers, but if you are only going to have one pair I would say go with the ones that zip to your jacket. You can still wear them for commuting they just take more time to change in and out of. :cheers

TinyDancer · Jul 5, 2012

Jeans + knee/shin protection + boots.

MumfordLa · Jul 5, 2012

They're part kevlar, and have knee protecton

LittleMeanGreenMachine · Jul 5, 2012

I have some Scorpion pants. They're not over-pants like Colleen's, but actual pants. They're ok. They make me feel way more protected than jeans, but they're not as protective as my 1 pc suit. :laugh

I just change when I get to work. Or I wear pants under the riding pants and just take 'em off when I get to work.

Truez04 · Jul 5, 2012

Yeah, ive been hearing a lot of good things about scorpion pants, so ill have to look into them.

RedRad6 · Jul 5, 2012

I'm a fan of overpants for a convenience. When I ride work, I can just get there early and have to time to change, but if I am meeting my wife (or friends) for dinner somewhere it's just easier to slip off the overpants.

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