Summer Riding Pants

[Bungie]

Well I'll add the following about the TM Venture Air's.

At first, I thought it was my imagination, but after several multi-thousand km rides, I suffer significantly less *** burnage when wearing them. Go figger.

 

[FJRmogul]

I use to wear the Joe Rocket mesh jacket but wanted to up grade to something more protective.

I am now wearing REV'IT Turbine jacket and pants. Much improved protection over the Rocket and it looks much better when off the bike walking around. REV'IT isn't inexpensive, but you get what you paid.

Turbine Jacket

Rev'It Linky

 

[FRJ Jc]

You sure that's from the pants?

Well I'll add the following about the TM Venture Air's.
At first, I thought it was my imagination, but after several multi-thousand km rides, I suffer significantly less *** burnage when wearing them. Go figger.

 

[ALDAWG]

Here we go a-gain.....
You could try riding pants site:fjrforumcom

OR...armored riding pants site:fjrforum.com

BUT.....

That wouldn't be near as much fun as watching this thread unfold and reading some of the answers.

I could do a search like you said but if everyone including myself just search the site then it might as well not be a forum and just be here for informational purposes only. I'm sure almost all topics have been covered at one point or another. Maybe I would like a fresh perspective on things, not to mention manufacturers are always changing or bringing out new gear.

Okay....

I wear Cycleport Air Mesh Kevlar Pants. They match my jacket.

I wear them in Summer temps over 100 degrees, with walking shorts underneath. I wear them commuting and day riding in Winter temps in the mid 30s with only their rain liners to act as a windbreaker over my jeans. I've worn them in the rain (9 of 14 days on our Canada trip last June) with the rain liners in them with no leaks. They are the only riding pants I wear and recommend.

You can try all the others you want but I've suffered a low-speed low-side and the zippers on the FirstGear over pants I was wearing failed. Had I been going faster than 15 mph I was traveling in a left turn lane, I would likely have had severe road rash.

I was wearing my Cycleport gear when I crashed my KLR @ 45 mph. No road rash, no skin injuries, I was seriously bruised around the armor (you could see a perfect outline of the armor). There was no damage to any of the riding clothing (helmet notwithstanding) except where the EMTs cut the jacket off.

I still wear the same air-mesh jacket and pants. They're not for looks, they're for my protection should the unfortunate become a reality.

Buy the best you can afford.......Cycleport.

Buy the best, even if you think you can't afford it.....Cycleport.

The results....priceless!

[SIZE=8pt]Standard disclaimers apply. This poster/contibutor will not be held liable or responsible should you choose to slide head first into a guard rail and have to be airlifted to the closest hospital.[/SIZE]

Cycleport here too.

+1 on the Cycleport kevlar mesh. Nothing else comes close..

 

[road runner]

Fieldsheer Four Season pants work all year for me

+ 1 except kind of tight in the waist compared to rest of pants.

 

[K Rider]

Here we go a-gain.....
You could try riding pants site:fjrforumcom

OR...armored riding pants site:fjrforum.com

BUT.....

That wouldn't be near as much fun as watching this thread unfold and reading some of the answers.

I could do a search like you said but if everyone including myself just search the site then it might as well not be a forum and just be here for informational purposes only. I'm sure almost all topics have been covered at one point or another. Maybe I would like a fresh perspective on things, not to mention manufacturers are always changing or bringing out new gear.

Okay....

I wear Cycleport Air Mesh Kevlar Pants. They match my jacket.

I wear them in Summer temps over 100 degrees, with walking shorts underneath. I wear them commuting and day riding in Winter temps in the mid 30s with only their rain liners to act as a windbreaker over my jeans. I've worn them in the rain (9 of 14 days on our Canada trip last June) with the rain liners in them with no leaks. They are the only riding pants I wear and recommend.

You can try all the others you want but I've suffered a low-speed low-side and the zippers on the FirstGear over pants I was wearing failed. Had I been going faster than 15 mph I was traveling in a left turn lane, I would likely have had severe road rash.

I was wearing my Cycleport gear when I crashed my KLR @ 45 mph. No road rash, no skin injuries, I was seriously bruised around the armor (you could see a perfect outline of the armor). There was no damage to any of the riding clothing (helmet notwithstanding) except where the EMTs cut the jacket off.

I still wear the same air-mesh jacket and pants. They're not for looks, they're for my protection should the unfortunate become a reality.

Buy the best you can afford.......Cycleport.

Buy the best, even if you think you can't afford it.....Cycleport.

The results....priceless!

[SIZE=8pt]Standard disclaimers apply. This poster/contibutor will not be held liable or responsible should you choose to slide head first into a guard rail and have to be airlifted to the closest hospital.[/SIZE]

These sound like a great pair of pants! If I can get past the initial shock from the price, I will definitely consider these. I guess, with a 7 year warranty, how could you go wrong?

Do you know where they are manufactured? (US or ?)

 

[cdc]

Cannot recommend them yet, but will be using Olympia Airglides 2 this summer . . .

 

[Bungie]

You sure that's from the pants?

Positive.

 

[madmike2]

These sound like a great pair of pants! If I can get past the initial shock from the price, I will definitely consider these. I guess, with a 7 year warranty, how could you go wrong?
Do you know where they are manufactured? (US or ?)

The material is manufactured in Asia, IIRC, the clothing is made in SoCal.

Using the link, find their phone number and call Wayne. They're great people. Tell them the FJR forum sent you.

Price? After my experience and those of others....the price was of little consequence.

AND, Wayne repaired my jacket (an offering was taken by a forum member so I don't know the actual cost...

[SIZE=8pt]besides, recovering from my injuries (neck, shoulder blade, concussion, etc.) I don't remember much about that period of time. Heck, I don't remember all who visited.[/SIZE]

 

[MCRIDER007]

These sound like a great pair of pants! If I can get past the initial shock from the price, I will definitely consider these. I guess, with a 7 year warranty, how could you go wrong?
Do you know where they are manufactured? (US or ?)

Sometimes my memory is less than perfect, but what I remember from talking to Wayne and attending both his seminars at Park City in 2007, the kelvar air mesh material is manufactured in Switzerland and costs $52 a yard. All custom suits are made at his company in Southern California, and the standard size suits are assembled in China.

The standard size suits have labels that say "Made in China", but that is a bit misleading. Cycleport actually cuts every piece and ships those pieces, and the thread, to China to be sewed together. That hardly seems like a cost saver on the surface but I guess that assembly step is a major labor cost.

The price really isn't that high when you factor in the protection factor and how long they will last...which is about forever. You might wear out the mesh inner liner (that holds the armour) over years, but that could always be replaced.

 

[johnny80s]

These sound like a great pair of pants! If I can get past the initial shock from the price, I will definitely consider these. I guess, with a 7 year warranty, how could you go wrong?
Do you know where they are manufactured? (US or ?)

Sometimes my memory is less than perfect, but what I remember from talking to Wayne and attending both his seminars at Park City in 2007, the kelvar air mesh material is manufactured in Switzerland and costs $52 a yard. All custom suits are made at his company in Southern California, and the standard size suits are assembled in China.

The standard size suits have labels that say "Made in China", but that is a bit misleading. Cycleport actually cuts every piece and ships those pieces, and the thread, to China to be sewed together. That hardly seems like a cost saver on the surface but I guess that assembly step is a major labor cost.

The price really isn't that high when you factor in the protection factor and how long they will last...which is about forever. You might wear out the mesh inner liner (that holds the armour) over years, but that could always be replaced.

I am pretty positive that all the suits are made in San Marcos, CA. The gloves are made overseas.

 

[Harvey]

The standard size suits have labels that say "Made in China", but that is a bit misleading. Cycleport actually cuts every piece and ships those pieces, and the thread, to China to be sewed together. That hardly seems like a cost saver on the surface but I guess that assembly step is a major labor cost.
The price really isn't that high when you factor in the protection factor and how long they will last...which is about forever. You might wear out the mesh inner liner (that holds the armour) over years, but that could always be replaced.

Oh it's a major cost saver.

They do it not only because the labor is cheaper but when they do it that way they don't have to pay an import tax.

It's standard practice today in the garment industry.

 

[MCRIDER007]

I am pretty positive that all the suits are made in San Marcos, CA. The gloves are made overseas.

Things may have changed since 2007 but both my jacket and pants say "Made in China" and there was discussion in one of the seminars how Wayne maintained quality control over the suits sent to China for assembly.

 

[MCRIDER007]

The standard size suits have labels that say "Made in China", but that is a bit misleading. Cycleport actually cuts every piece and ships those pieces, and the thread, to China to be sewed together. That hardly seems like a cost saver on the surface but I guess that assembly step is a major labor cost.
The price really isn't that high when you factor in the protection factor and how long they will last...which is about forever. You might wear out the mesh inner liner (that holds the armour) over years, but that could always be replaced.

Oh it's a major cost saver.

They do it not only because the labor is cheaper but when they do it that way they don't have to pay an import tax.

It's standard practice today in the garment industry.

We are getting a bit off subject here but I don't understand your comment about avoiding an import tax because they would not have to pay an import tax if they didn't send the materials to China for assembly. What am I missing?

 

[exskibum]

Gunny on the Cycleport suit. Expensive but worth it. I was there for MM2's KLR getoff and took the suit to my house after the paramedics got it off him. It was then sent to and repaired by Cycleport. I did an up close and careful inspection of it, and pretty much with the exception of paramedic scissor work, the thing was almost unmarked by a bad crash. The paramedics were impressed. His Shoei helmet saved his life, but the Cycleport suit saved a lot of skin and certainly minimized blunt force injuries. Good thing he was smart about the gear, because the ******* dehydrated himself on a hot day and without permission to crash from anyone dozed off and crash tested the suit in a really bad place -- about 100 yds before a much more suitable sliding zone.

I used to ride in the summer heat with a Joe Rocket Phoenix II mesh jacket, but now wear a Cycleport Air Mesh 2-piece zip together suit.

 

[2wheeldrift]

I am looking to get a pair of summer riding pants. I had looked at the Scorpion Deuce pants. I have the Scorpion Hat Trick jacket (phantom), not the flashy ones, and I really like it. If anyone has experience with these pants or any other summer pants, I welcome your opinions.I would like to stick with textile pants, possibly a little mesh for cooling, but not too much. Would also like armor in the hips and knees.

This is a no-brainer, & as Expensive as it maybe, but do yourself a favour & lash out on the Cycleport air mesh 2 piece zip together. If / when that bitumen says "come to me baby" at least you know you are wearing the best textile protection available & in most cases including leather. :yes: