Cargo 'pants'

[fluff34567]

Be aware that most jeans or cargo pants that have kevlar layers only have it in small areas and you will still.have serious burns in an off. You can fully lined but of course pay more and they get rather sweaty.

[mick1]

I have 2 pairs and have removed the armour as I find it too uncomfortable. I would suggest trying the trousers on before buying as buying on line is very hit and miss with sizes

[Timbo]

I've had a pair of Hood jeans for many years. When on they look more like normal jeans as the Kevlar lining is not obvious like some other jeans. I do tend to wear them more on a cold wet day rather than hot as they are quite heavy. I've seen there's "new" material available today so anyone any experience of these.? Maybe a feature for Mortons?

[Knowledge]

I have 2 pairs and have removed the armour as I find it too uncomfortable.

Are they uncomfortable because you have two pairs on?

[gaz_powell]

I have a pair of armoured jeans. They are double demin (!) in all the right places, and have armoured pads in knees and on your arse (though I have removed the latter).

I appreciate that you don't want jeans, but the reason I mention this is that they have armour that is designed to absorb impact. Kevlar trousers might not tear or rip, but they have no extra impact protection. Frankly, if my knee is going to hit the ground at speed, I would prefer to be wearing half an inch of shock absorbing material rather than just a couple of millimetres of fabric.

Am I wrong? Are these cargo trousers not as I imagine?

I always thought double denim was a "Shakin Stevens" fashion faux pas - washed out trouser and jacket combo......... behind the green door!

[corrado]

This year I will mostly be wearing leather [but only on a Lambretta]. There are reasons why it's the only thing that bike racers wear. I also listen to Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy and AC/DC [early years].

Debate is futile as many will continue to bury their heads in the sand and wear shorts, no gloves, flip flops and open faced helmets but it's their head and not mine.

[immylam]

What's going on here? Italian lightweights, suede moccasins, t-shirt and pilot jacket wool gloves and petrol station plastic gloves over them in the rain is all that is needed. I do recommend sunglasses or even a peak on your helmet if riding in the sun though, it does restrict the flow of air on your face slightly....but safety first.

[corrado]

Yeah, don't forget the peak, it's the difference between being scarred for life or being scared for life. Oh and White socks will help when you're wearing flip flops.

[ducksta]

Donkey jacket and boilersuit with peterstorm waterproofs

[EddieStone]

I bought a pair of the Kevlar cargos (and a pair of Kevlar jeans for Ms EddieStone) from bikersgearuk as recommended by StevieW. Should be here tomorrow. Padded hips and knees, Kevlar lined. They look ideal for skateboarding too....