Leather overpants
#21
11-03-2008 | 09:40 PM
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From: Monroe, LA
The over pants are great for Montana. Just got them from a guy who moved to Florida - way too warm. Test rode them a few weeks ago in 30-40* temps and was very comfortable. They are supposed to be water resistant, but would'nt use them as rain pants.
These have quality zippers and are easy on/off with heavy boots. Also have elastic in the waist and a good belt system. Fly is functional and poses no problems when mother nature calls. I bought them to re-sell, but they're keepers now.
These have quality zippers and are easy on/off with heavy boots. Also have elastic in the waist and a good belt system. Fly is functional and poses no problems when mother nature calls. I bought them to re-sell, but they're keepers now.
#22
11-03-2008 | 09:47 PM
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From: Billings, MT
They were made by Power-trip (http://www.power-trip.com/mens/menspants_dakota.html)
These are older and they don't make leather ones anymore. The fabric look to be the best idea for Florida. I have some kevlar chaps from Colorado Chaps that are great for hot weather, but suck for cold.
These are older and they don't make leather ones anymore. The fabric look to be the best idea for Florida. I have some kevlar chaps from Colorado Chaps that are great for hot weather, but suck for cold.
#23
11-03-2008 | 09:52 PM
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From: Billings, MT
I've worn fleece pants and goretex pants under my chaps and that's a good combo for high 30's and wet.
#24
11-03-2008 | 09:54 PM
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No way I'm gonna ride in the rain with my leathers.... not on purpose anyway!
My rain gear fits over my leathers. I only commute about 10 miles to work, so even with temps around 24, my chaps still work fine.
If I'm gonna have to ride in the cold for a long distance, I'll just get a pair snowboarding pants. I had my last pair so long they shrunk
but they work great for cold/wind.
Personally I don't give a fig what anybody else thinks I look like when I ride.
My rain gear fits over my leathers. I only commute about 10 miles to work, so even with temps around 24, my chaps still work fine.
If I'm gonna have to ride in the cold for a long distance, I'll just get a pair snowboarding pants. I had my last pair so long they shrunk
but they work great for cold/wind.Personally I don't give a fig what anybody else thinks I look like when I ride.
Last edited by archergodwin; 11-03-2008 at 10:01 PM.
#25
11-03-2008 | 10:34 PM
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I have a set of leather overalls from http://www.stonelakeleatherworks.com/ that I use when the weather gets below freezing or I'm expecting rain. Having the crotch covered has some real benefits. But if it's going to be dry and above freezing, I prefer the chaps -- cotton slides better in a leather saddle than leather does.
I also have fabric overpants, but I have a low tollerance for velcro -- I hate the sound of it. Snaps and zippers for me, thanks.
I also have fabric overpants, but I have a low tollerance for velcro -- I hate the sound of it. Snaps and zippers for me, thanks.
CB
#26
11-03-2008 | 11:10 PM
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Check this guy out on Ebay I bought a Jacket from them. They make everything custom and the prices are resonable. THey have a bunch of leather pants.
http://stores.ebay.com/Leather-Parad...dZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm
http://stores.ebay.com/Leather-Parad...dZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm
#27
11-03-2008 | 11:12 PM
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From: Maryland
I'll concede the point that cotton slides poorly over asphalt.
In all seriousness, I have accumulated several different options for cold/wet weather riding.
- I have a pair of unlined Carhartt bibs (black) that are good for keeping off a chill. They work great over those wonderful polyester uniform pants.
- I also have the previously mentioned chaps.
- When the temperature dips towards freezing, I have a pair of arctic lined Carhartt bibs (also black).
- When it rains, I have a pair of the HD Goretex overpants. I used to rely on the unlined Carhartts, until I got caught out in a bad rainstorm at Bike Week. The HD pants have a heat shield sewn onto the inside of the leg to prevent melting on the pipes.
In all seriousness, I have accumulated several different options for cold/wet weather riding.
- I have a pair of unlined Carhartt bibs (black) that are good for keeping off a chill. They work great over those wonderful polyester uniform pants.
- I also have the previously mentioned chaps.
- When the temperature dips towards freezing, I have a pair of arctic lined Carhartt bibs (also black).
- When it rains, I have a pair of the HD Goretex overpants. I used to rely on the unlined Carhartts, until I got caught out in a bad rainstorm at Bike Week. The HD pants have a heat shield sewn onto the inside of the leg to prevent melting on the pipes.
#28
11-04-2008 | 12:40 AM
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From: Valdosta, Ga
Wow, looks like some of you guys ride in the low 20's! The coldest I have ever ridden in was 31 degrees... with mesh somer weight gloves. It doesn't dip that low here in south Ga. I'm sure I will get stationed somewhere cold again like Minot, ND. I didn't ride when I was there though. Im sure that we will be seeing alot more posts by "Up in Minot" since winter is setting in. He doesn't post that often in the summer, lol.
#29
11-04-2008 | 01:38 AM
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For all weather riding, protection, and less than 25 seconds I can remove the suit and be in my street clothes or suit underneath. I wear an Aerostich Roadcrafter. They also make a two piece called the Darien. They aren't cheap but will last longer than the chaps you have and protect you much better. They are available here.....
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/index.html
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/index.html
#30
11-04-2008 | 10:13 AM
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I have these:
http://www.dealerleather.net/_e/Chap...ide_zipper.htm
Wearing them over jeans will make you walk like Herman Munster, but they're fine over slacks or so-called lounge pants.
-- kerry --
http://www.dealerleather.net/_e/Chap...ide_zipper.htm
Wearing them over jeans will make you walk like Herman Munster, but they're fine over slacks or so-called lounge pants.
-- kerry --