Joined in 2023 
82 
63 About this deal
Many brands supply their jeans quite long, so this might not suit riders with a shorter leg, while others offer varying lengths and some will adjust the length of your jeans to suit you, free of charge. Personally, I don’t like turn-ups on a bike as I seem to keep getting the footpegs caught in them. The innovative 100% polyamide double layered Power Shield (PWR|shield) panels stitched into the critical seat and knee areas offer abrasion resistance in the event of an off. The PWR panels are created with a unique Aramid fibre and knit technique which results in a fabric with unsurpassed cut, tear, and abrasion resistance level yet is far lighter than its Kevlar equivalent. Layered with the Cordura outershell, that also provides 3x times the abrasion resistance of regular cotton used in most motorcycle pants, theREV’IT!Alpha Chinos offer 5.9+ seconds of abrasion resistance which is greater than leather pants. Armour Protection I choose to only wear single-layer jeans with an AAA-rating and a thin comfort liner, but they’re available at a range of prices, so spend what you can afford on the kit you like the look and feel of.
This is a lab test on a calibrated concrete slab. Real-word crashes are far more chaotic, and you’ll encounter asphalt and the far-more abrasive surface-dressing (or chip-seal), that councils are using on local roads with much more frequency now. Despite having the potential to pass a Darmstadt abrasion test, plain denim – or fashion jeans – can burst open the moment it hits a typical road surface in a real-world crash (ask me how I know). This is actually more of a problem at lower speeds as the rider isn’t as likely to be ‘skating’ over the surface, so much of the energy is transferred straight into the fabric, which rips apart leaving your skin exposed, especially with no armour behind to absorb it. Our range of motorcycle trousers consists of reputable brands that we trust. Whether you’re looking to find more of your favourite gear or searching for a new product, we’ve got you covered. Choose your motorcycle trousers from well-known names such as: Fit is true to size... I am 32 waist in normal jeans and 32 was good fit so no need to size up to take account of the armour.
Colour
Under EN17092, abrasion testing is carried out on a Darmstadt machine, which spins samples at an rpm specific to the performance classification being aimed for (A, AA or AAA), then drops them onto a concrete slab where they slow to a stop. If there’s no hole bigger than 5mm in any direction, it’s a pass. If all this math is numbing, we'll translate: a single kN equals 225 pounds. That means even Level 2 armor should average "only" transmitting 2,023 pounds of force to your body in the event of a crash. ( Ouch.) The Level 1 stuff would send through 4,046 pounds. That should be sobering when you think about rolling with no armor at all. How comfortable are the pants? Hold the REV'IT! Eclipse at eye level, and you can literally see right through them. On a hot day, you might be tempted to ride in shorts… don't. Wear these instead. They offer a CE A rating and come with REV'IT! 's Seesmart CE Level 1 knee and hip armor, and you can adjust the knee armor up or down. Armour does not just protect you from an impact injury – it makes a huge difference to the abrasion-resistance of the material. Not just because it puts more stuff there to wear out; it absorbs a lot of the energy that would otherwise rip at the fabric. In jeans, to achieve an AA or AAA rating, armour must be fitted at the knees AND the hips, but as to which is best… well, in all claims of safety, testing should be the final arbiter, so Level 2 offers the best protection. Some brands of armour achieve that with thinner materials than others, but it’ll come down to what feels comfortable to you, and what looks good.
The armour is quite heavy duty at the hips and knees and you can feel it so it's a little intrusive You’ll find relatively unknown armour brands like Smoothways and Keeptech, along with big players like D3O, Forcefield and Knox, as well as some own-brands like Dainese. The Riding Gear Chinos boast impressive levels of abrasion and tear resistance. This has been achieved through the use of Polyethylene, Polyarylate and Aramid fibres which are woven into the fabric. These fibres are both highly resistant to heat and stronger than steel making them a great barrier against road rash. Flexible level 2 CE knee and level 1 CE hip protectors are also included as standard; whilst soft and comfortable during normal riding, they will harden upon impact to help disperse force. There have been close ties between skate and motorcycle culture for decades. Many esteemed names in skateboarding like Max Schaff, Steve Caballero and Scott Pommier, to name just a few, all ride. So it’s only natural that aspects of skate fashion have made the transition too.German manufacturer Rokker Company have created an offshoot brand by the name of ‘Riding Culture’. The Riding Culture collection features pieces styled directly from staples in skate fashion which they have infused the latest safety tech. Their abrasion-resistant Riding Culture Chinos epitomise this approach. RST X Kevlar Tech Pro | These part-lined jeans are styled to look a lot more like bike kit than the other, more casual-looking kit in our recommendations, but the accordion panels help to keep the Level 2 armour in exactly the right place. The RSTs have also been tested by Motocap , where they received impressive results.
Great Deal 
New Comment