[Powers]

Anybody use kevlar jeans? They've always interested me, safer than denim jeans but not as heavy and awkward as leathers or textile motorbike pants I'd imagine?

Any feedback is much apprectiated people!

[Tenmill]

I have Hood jeans, very comfortable and well made but I haven't road tested them. AFAIK the Kevlar layer is more comprehensive than on Draggin jeans.

[frenchpaddy]

Don't use them myself but check out either Ride or Bike magazine as they have a test of a few brands...

[Linda]

I have a pair of Hood jeans very comfortable and don't hold the water against your skin in a shower. Thankfully I've never had to test them in a crash situation

[cb1]

I did try a pair of Draggin jeans on once and I remember thinking I'll never last all day in work in these!

[Inadzuma]

Wouldn't be for me but have a look here:

Linky Thing

They sound like a good compromise for the commute ?

Dave

[Empty One]

I have Draggin jeans with knee inserts. I have not worn them as much as I thought I would, mainly because I still prefer the superior protection of my Dainese leathers. The Draggins are also hard on the posterior on a long spin, the Kevlar is abrasive and you need to wear long-johns or cycling shorts to protect yourself. Even at that I still find myself dismounting and feeling as if I've had a good spanking.

[I have sense-checked this reply against deviant replies (ie, I did not refer to them being hard on the ar5e on a long ride), but I've probably missed something...]

[Super10]

Empty One, on 18 November 2011 - 10:42 PM, said:

I have Draggin jeans
... I still find myself ...feeling as if I've had a good spanking.

I have Draggins too

sounds like I should wear them more often, lol,

[The Greek AKA The cat]

I have a pair of dragging jeans and hardly ever wear them.
I just never find the right weather. If there is a chance of rain then I go with textiles.
More sunny weather and I would wear them more!

[sirius]

I have a pair of Bikergear kevlar jeans and while I don't often get the chance to wear them on the bike here they are a godsend when touring on the continent. I've done quite a bit of mileage with them and never got the slapped arse feeling. (Might invest in a pair Draggins). The removable hip and knee armour means you can wear them to the pub mass too. They are warmer than normal jeans so ideal in the winter.

[Pagan]

I have a pair of Sartso jeans, I find em comfy enough and I dont think they get overly hot. Best bet I suppose is to try on a few different brands and find one that suits ya the best.

[Powers]

Cheers for the feedback people, might look at investing in a pair of these for college and work, can be a bit awkward with the textile bike pants for the day in college and things. Only problem is funds, seeing as I want to get a pair of leather pants to go with the leather jacket Better get saving! Ha

[Alfmoto]

I've two pairs of Kevlar jeans - Draggin and Red Route.

The Draggin is a better fit of me and the knee pads work well. The Red Route are quite a baggy jean and the pockets for the knee pads are the width of the jean and therefore the pads have the potential to move about quite a bit - not waht you want if you come off.

Like the others said the jeans are heavier than normal jeans and I find them comorftable on rides winter ans summer. They are a little too warm n cosy if you wear them at work the whole day.

I've never had the slapped arse syndrome on the Draggin but will definitelty investigate with the missus later.

Albert