opinions on jeans

MrsDuane · Post by **MrsDuane** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:24 pm

SenNey wrote:A few people i know where thin bike shorts under them, so no kevlar on the butt.

Undies tend to help too!

SenNey · Post by **SenNey** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:54 pm

MrsDuane wrote:
SenNey wrote:A few people i know where thin bike shorts under them, so no kevlar on the butt.
Undies tend to help too!

Thats a given i would have thought

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:13 pm

SenNey wrote:
MrsDuane wrote:
SenNey wrote:A few people i know where thin bike shorts under them, so no kevlar on the butt.
Undies tend to help too!

Thats a given i would have thought

Not necessarily...

seraph · Post by **seraph** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:23 pm

Saki wrote:but yes the black ones do fade rather fast but they are only $200 a pair, so just replace them after a while

as an old hat at this black clothing business, try whacking them in a bucket of hot water with some DYLON in it (can get it from spotlight about $15 for the fade resistant stuff, it's heaps better than RIT

) the bright yellow kevlar on the inside will look very grey and drab, but you'll have schmick blackyblack jeans again woot!
as for the kevlar-bum business, I tend to not wear draggin's for touring as this gets distracting & annoying and I refuse to wear appropriate underwear

the problem with wearing grannypants when you're touring is that the seams dig in where you're sitting on them just like the kevlar weave and ends up just as annoying after a while LOL
cotton boxer shorts are the go, not too tight so you stay cool and comfy - those shiny synthetic tight shorts are not so cool, think of the funk after a day in the saddle

god I've thought about all this way too much

-J.

mohawk miss · Post by **mohawk miss** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:41 pm

I once tried to buy some camoflague pants but couldn't find them.......

I wear Draggins, and have ridden to Gulgong and back in summer on a 250 and didnt have any issues with kevlar on bum. I dont think the black are much hotter than the classic blue (I have both) but I will add that my blue ones shrank a little

and the black ones didnt.

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:14 pm

red_dave wrote:
SenNey wrote:
MrsDuane wrote: Undies tend to help too!

Thats a given i would have thought
Not necessarily...

it could be one of those days, where u need to free ball

Tenoq · Post by **Tenoq** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:31 pm

Saki wrote:well the draggins i have bought are a PERFECT fit for me, and they fit snug, i am not swimming in them in fact there is pretty much no room to move in them! but yes the black ones do fade rather fast but they are only $200 a pair, so just replace them after a while

You can get the re-dyed by the Draggins guys. I took mine up to the factory outlet in South Melbourne, and the old guy got them done again for me - $10. I think normally it's $35 though.

red_dave wrote:I'd rather those Hornee jeans than the Draggins...

From what I've seen of the fit on the Hornee jeans, they wouldn't protect your hips as much in an accident. Unfortunately your hips are the bit that's most likely to be sliding along the ground...

I like Draggins. Helluva lot better than regular jeans, but obviously not a patch on leathers. But they are more comfy and you can get away with wearing them out. The cargo/chino ones probably aren't as protective as the jeans (stitching + they move around), but they are still much better than regular clothing.

mmamster · Post by **mmamster** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:17 pm

I have a pair of black denim draggins. I use them for short trips around town or to work on a casual Friday when I don't have to wear a suit. They are really comfortable and a great alternative to the leathers if you want to go somewhere and do something at the other end of your trip - eg watching football, shopping etc. I have never come off wearing them but they have a good reputation for abrasion resistance. I never wear them for hills riding or long trips.

Cheers

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:22 pm

u can buy protective shorts with padding also if u want wear them under normal style jeans- dunno where, but stunt riders wear em...

also to avoid em fading, dry em either inside, or inside out...

Black Magic · Post by **Black Magic** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:58 am

My Draggin jeans are ok- not as comfortable as my leathers though. They do tend to be a bit uncomfortable after a long ride in the kevlar spots/ seams. I like the way leather moulds to your body and looks good too

(Not to mention the safety factor!)

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 5:29 am

went riding with another group a while back and the guy 2 bikes in front went down his draggins moved around a bit and directly under were the kevlar finished is were the damage started - skin off straight to the bone

the next week i went and bought leathers

ZXR750 · Post by **ZXR750** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:30 am

I have a pair of Joe Rocket Jeans that are steel mesh like very small chain mail. They are super comfortable and look better than Draggin Jeans. I don't think they have the same level of protection though.
I have also just bought a pair of blue camo Draggin Jeans but not yet worn them. They were on special at MCA at Parramatta for $170.
The Draggin jeans seem much heavier than the Joe Rockets.

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:14 am

ZXR750 wrote:I have a pair of Joe Rocket Jeans that are steel mesh like very small chain mail.

Sparkies

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:38 am

ozx6r wrote:went riding with another group a while back and the guy 2 bikes in front went down his draggins moved around a bit and directly under were the kevlar finished is were the damage started - skin off straight to the bone

the next week i went and bought leathers

yea i think thats why he asked..i also have seen 2 guys come off in em with the same complaints...

Leathers really are the best...

Lucky · Post by **Lucky** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:13 pm

Ok... I used to work for Draggin Jeans... Know em... Love em!
They are not ment to protect you as well as what leathers would, but they are the next best thing.
We had heaps of jeans come back from people who have come off... Most of the time they were happy with the outcome. However... if they do not fit correctly, they will not work correctly. The kevlar is ment to sit above the knee while you are standing up, they are ment to be a snug fit AND (most ppl dont realise) you are ment to wear a belt with them.
Alot of the women were whining about them sitting too high, but they are designed to protect the hips.
There are a few things that can go wrong with draggins (aside from ppl coming off).
Probably the more common one is kevlar damaged by sunlight. UV rays can make the kevlar weak. So always drip dry in the shade or tumble dry.
You can buy draggins direct from them in Wells St South Melbourne, or from there website http://www.dragginjeans.com.au