I'm an old biker from way back and have recently got back into riding.
Having left more than my fair share of skin on different roads around the world I was very interested to find out about Draggin Jeans.
They are lined with Kevlar to protect you from gravel rash.
I'd be interested to hear if any one knows about any other companies that make a similar produce.
Anyway, I have ordered some and will update with how comfortable they are etc...
Hopefully this will help stop some of you ending up with the scars that I have.
They'd probably be good for Push Bikes as well.
They don't just make Jeans, loads of other stuff on the website as well.
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Having left more than my fair share of skin on different roads around the world
Back in my Harley days we always used to say "keep the shiny side up". :o
I often think of getting another bike over here but then I read where it is the older riders who are coming to grief. As well as that the weather is not conducive to year round riding so we have just bought a campervan instead. (How very middle aged).
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Originally Posted by Graham2456
Back in my Harley days we always used to say "keep the shiny side up". :o
I often think of getting another bike over here but then I read where it is the older riders who are coming to grief. As well as that the weather is not conducive to year round riding so we have just bought a campervan instead. (How very middle aged).
Recently, I was talking to Mrs Jogga and a friend about getting a(nother) bike: my friend (who is an experienced and competent rider) asked me how long it had been since I'd owned a bike (around twenty years ) - he pointed out the same thing that you have read; older bikers (usually returning to the mode of transport) aren't prepared for the power/weight performance of the new machines (coupled with better brakes, handling, etc) and this is what undoes them.
I'm thinking about a new bicycle and working my way back up Although, I recently hired an E Class Mercedes for a day and .....
Thanks for the post Box. I'm looking forward to hearing your evaluation of these. I've never heard of any other manufacturers but then again, I've never really looked.
People get themselves into trouble when they attemp to outride their own abilities. Ride like an old man, watch out for the people who aren't watching you and you will be O.K.
Thanks for the post Box. I'm looking forward to hearing your evaluation of these. I've never heard of any other manufacturers but then again, I've never really looked.
People get themselves into trouble when they attemp to outride their own abilities. Ride like an old man, watch out for the people who aren't watching you and you will be O.K.
I was woken by the postman delivering my Jeans today, not sure how he got in the bedroom.
First off, great service, I ordered the jeans late friday night on their web page, they called me Monday morning to check the order and tell me it was all in stock and I received in at 9am Tuesday. Considering I'm in Sydney at the moment and they are in Melbourne it's not that impressive but still very quick.
I ordered one pair of jeans a jacket and a pair of gloves, all arrived safely.
The Jeans are the smallest of the Fat Man sizes, 46", and they fit perfectly, although, as usual, the legs are far too long. The Kevlar is sewn into the appropriate areas, Bum, Thighs, Knees etc.. and is invisible from the outside. It's soft and comfortable and the only real effect is to make the jeans a little thicker than normal, it doesn't affect the flexibility at all.
They aren't Designer Jeans, but then Fat Man clothes never are, but they are a lot better than most I have seen. For all you skinny people out there I'm sure the smaller sizes are much more fashionable.
The Jacket is the largest of their standard sizes XXXL and is the Ultra light version. It's a nice fit and is comfortable even just sitting around the house. It is purely a summer jacket, quite thin and breathable with Kevlar in the arms and shoulders. It has a pocket in the back to hold a back protector and strategically placed Velcro to fit other protectors. You could comfortably wear it under a winter jacket as extra protection. Also the inside of the back is made of that horrible bright yellow/green reflective stuff so in an emergency you can turn it inside out and use it as a warning sign. It's not visible when you are wearing it.
The gloves are fully knitted Kevlar and fit perfectly for me. Good for riding in summer because they let the air through and great as a liner for your big gloves in winter. Also can be use in an emergency to take hot things out of the oven.
All in all I'm very happy with them, hopefully I will never be able to update you about how well they survive sliding down the road. But a lot of people swear by them and it beats the hell out of climbing into your full bike gear just to go to the local shop.
I hope this helps someone out.
Remember, Keep the shiny side up, ride like an Invisible Old Man and most important of all, You are no longer Nine Foot Tall and Bullet Proof.
Ride Safe.:approve:
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I ordered a pair of draggin jeans a while back but returned em cuz the thin layer of kevlar just didn't seem like it wud b enough. I bought "body armor" instead, as that has impact protection unlike draggin.(no impact protection) Actionstation.com
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So what are you going to be riding and will it be in Sydney or back in Europe.
Hi Graham
Mrs Box has just got her bike license and has a Honda CBF500 so I'll be getting around on that for a bit.
I'm just here in Sydney for a month, getting my passport renewed, dodging the Tax man and other exciting activities, so it will be mostly European riding.
Not much point me getting a bike just yet as I will be heading back to work in Finland and it will be a bit too icy even for a man of my extreme motorcycle skills.
I may get one next year, it looks like I will be working a lot in Germany in 2008 so it would be more worthwhile.
If I do get one it will be something along the truck lines, had enough of the stupidly fast ones in my youth.
Now I'd just like an Armchair with 2 wheels.
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God used to be my copilot but we crashed in the mountains and I had to eat him to survive.
I agree with you R1OneWheel about the lack of impact protection. The kevlar is only designed to protect against abrasion. And I wouldn't suggest that they would replace proper bike gear, but they do make a comfortable option that is a hell of a lot safer than jeans and a Tshirt when you are only popping down to the shop.
Also, all of their clothes are designed to fit "Body Armour".
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God used to be my copilot but we crashed in the mountains and I had to eat him to survive.
We're doing the same thing in December, going to try to miss some of the English Winter.
We have friends in Pori and he gets to use his bike about 4 months of the year. Leaves plenty of time for maintenance though, the bike is always immaculate.
If you're going to work in Germany I guess a BMW tourer would suit you just fine.
Box - Thanks for the update. Sounds like something worth considering. I was mostly curious about comfort and heat retention but sounds like it's not much different than regular jeans. It's just too hot here in the summer for leather (or the like protective gear). I was out all day Sunday - 93 F and SUNNY, which was cool compared the last couple of weeks - and did about 400 miles with some other guys. Was a long hot day and I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. BTW, we were riding like an old invisible man.
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) - he pointed out the same thing that you have read; older bikers (usually returning to the mode of transport) aren't prepared for the power/weight performance of the new machines (coupled with better brakes, handling, etc) and this is what undoes them.
Although, I recently hired an E Class Mercedes for a day and .....
