I am looking for a good pair of textile over pants that I can spend under 200 bucks for to commute back and forth to work. Anyone have any recommendations.
Thanks,
-panthro
Under $200 --> Joe Rocket Alter Ego
Just over $200 --> Aerostitch Darien
I have both. The JR ones are pretty nice, but for them to be waterproof you have to install a separate liner...PIA. They are nice in warm weather though. The Dariens are awesome year-round, and waterproof, but they cost more and can be a little warm in summer. Not a big issue here in Seattle though. The Dariens come with better armor.
i can tell you what not to get
JR Ballistic. bought them wore em sold em.
I have some Cortech pants that work well and are pretty versatile:
http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/venture_air_mesh_motorcycle_pants.html (http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/mesh_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/venture_air_mesh_motorcycle_pants.html)
And these look even better for coolor/moister climates:
http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/convertible_textile_mesh_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/flex_textile_mesh_motorcycle_pants.html (http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/convertible_textile_mesh_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/flex_textile_mesh_motorcycle_pants.html)
Firstgear HT overpants.
I have them and they're warm, dry and have OK padding. They're easy on and off and can fold up and fit in a backpack.
http://www.firstgear-usa.com/fgweb.nsf/Products/53C7465422C25AFB862571F0005C46B1?opendocument (http://www.firstgear-usa.com/fgweb.nsf/Products/53C7465422C25AFB862571F0005C46B1?opendocument)
Quote from: He Man on October 06, 2008, 03:57:42 PM
i can tell you what not to get
JR Ballistic. bought them wore em sold em.
Would you care to expand on this a little? I am looking at the JR Ballistic 7.0 right now... ???
Quote from: bmonty72 on October 07, 2008, 01:05:53 PM
Would you care to expand on this a little? I am looking at the JR Ballistic 7.0 right now... ???
I have the 5.0 and they are probably the cheapest things I ever seen besides keeping me legs from getting a little cold they are not worth the material that they are made out of. Just poorly poorly made that is why I am looking for new pants. I can not say anything about the 7.0 but the 5.0 are not very good
Tourmaster "caliber" pants.
http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/caliber_textile_motorcycle_overpants.html (http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/caliber_textile_motorcycle_overpants.html)
I like the availability of leg length options.
The fit is perfect. I'm 6'2" and I got an xl tall.
Quote from: bobspapa on October 08, 2008, 12:51:44 PM
Tourmaster "caliber" pants.
http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/caliber_textile_motorcycle_overpants.html (http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/caliber_textile_motorcycle_overpants.html)
I like the availability of leg length options.
The fit is perfect. I'm 6'2" and I got an xl tall.
Thanks bob think I am going to order those this week looks like what I was looking for.
Quote from: panthro on October 08, 2008, 01:40:49 PM
Thanks bob think I am going to order those this week looks like what I was looking for.
as much as I like newenough.... I ordered mine from the motorcycle superstore and got them a few bucks cheaper, and with free shipping (plus they tossed in a magazine) ;)
MotoGP but I can't remember the model name. Got them on closeout from New Enough. I think MotoGPFan has/had the same model so maybe he remembers the model name. Convenient full leg double ended zippers make them a breeze to get on/off but the double zipper stops just short of me being able to reach my waist pockets w/o raching down the top of the pants. It's convenient for getting at cargo pockets though. They're nicely water proof and very toasty in winter. Taking out the liner I can run them in 90 deg CA summer on the freeway. On surface streets they get toasty.
Quote from: bobspapa on October 08, 2008, 02:15:50 PM
as much as I like newenough.... I ordered mine from the motorcycle superstore and got them a few bucks cheaper, and with free shipping (plus they tossed in a magazine) ;)
Yeah I was going to order them from another sit as well. One other question I wear a size 38 pants and would like to wear them over jeans or a pair of khaki's to work do you order the size you normally wear or do you go up a size or two?
Thanks,
Panthro
Quote from: panthro on October 08, 2008, 06:15:28 PM
Yeah I was going to order them from another sit as well. One other question I wear a size 38 pants and would like to wear them over jeans or a pair of khaki's to work do you order the size you normally wear or do you go up a size or two?
Thanks,
Panthro
Go up a size.
Quote from: erkishhorde on October 09, 2008, 03:22:54 PM
Lol, BP. [roll]
I gott'a learn to check the log-on when at home [laugh]
Quote from: panthro on October 07, 2008, 03:03:38 PM
I have the 5.0 and they are probably the cheapest things I ever seen besides keeping me legs from getting a little cold they are not worth the material that they are made out of. Just poorly poorly made that is why I am looking for new pants. I can not say anything about the 7.0 but the 5.0 are not very good
Hmm I wore the 5.0 for almost 2 years, crashed in them once at 40mph and they held up fine. I suppose YMMV.
Firstgear HT overpants!!!!!
Totally waterproof
very warm
removable liner
zip ALL the up the side legs for ease of removal 10sec on/off
cons-
slighlty baggy at the waist area
bad armor [replaceable]
--> Joe Rocket Alter Ego 1+
Great; have armour; waterproof lining that I haven't tested, but are good without in light rain ... 3 pants in one a great deal under 200 and I'm not a Joe rocket fan! and i was in a hurry and I paid over 200! Still feel I got a deal ...
+1 on the Alter ego's
I've had mine for 2 years now, they're perfect over a pair of jeans and they have a zip out section for ventaltion when it's hot, I wear them almost everytime I ride, sometimes I'll wear my leather pants.