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Im after a pair as i cant ride in winter in Leathers (Far too cold). Ive seen some in HG and are around £100. when i was at the NEC there were loads around for about £30-£50 but its a textile minefield. Not all seem to be waterproof
Anyone provide any recommendations??
I have some Frank Thomas Strike 2 textile trousers. Have been happy with them so far. Been out in the rain and came home dry.
I was recomended to wear sod all under them but found it a bit too sweaty.
I took the thermal liner out and wear tracky bottoms instead.
Although..............................I was out looking for Ron Hill tracksters to wear under them and found that JJB have padded goalie pants for £15. I haven't tried them yet but they are padded at the knees and hips. Not much protection but I would imagine the knee padding will help with stiff knees after a spell in the cold.
I'm_a_Newbie
09-11-06, 10:38 PM
Hi.
I have a pair of Spada Trackslide trousers. They are warm with a removable liner for summer. These have knee armour and knee sliders and leather over the outer and inner area of the upper leg and around the knee area. They cost £75 when new 2 1/2 years ago. They are not waterproof although the Spada catalogue now says they are, so they could have upgraded them. I commute everyday and they have lasted really well. I had an off at about 10 mph and didn't feel a thing. The knee slider and leather stopped me getting hurt. They still have loads of life in them but I now want something waterproof as I am fed up wearing waterproofs over the top.
Kind regards
Tim
I was recomended to wear sod all under them but found it a bit too sweaty.
I took the thermal liner out and wear tracky bottoms instead.
Although..............................I was out looking for Ron Hill tracksters to wear under them and found that JJB have padded goalie pants for £15. I haven't tried them yet but they are padded at the knees and hips. Not much protection but I would imagine the knee padding will help with stiff knees after a spell in the cold.
i got EDZ top & bottoms from HG £20 each :thumbsup:
Newbie, would you be interested in my FT's.
Only reason I ask is I want some plain black ones and mine have a red and white flash on them.
A1 condition and size medium.
I'm_a_Newbie
12-11-06, 11:06 AM
Newbie, would you be interested in my FT's.
Only reason I ask is I want some plain black ones and mine have a red and white flash on them.
A1 condition and size medium.
Not at the moment thanks. Medium wouldn't go anywhere near my waist based on others I have tried. I am a 36" to 38" waist. My Spada's are XL.
Thanks
Tim.
No worries. Anyone else ???
Coddy_SV1000Z
12-11-06, 01:23 PM
rob - my textile trousers were from the Proto Shop at the top of westgate road in newcastle, its the same people that have teeside leathers in Darlington too.
i have had my trousers form approx 6years and are still decent now, think i paid £90 when i bought them
Andy
Which ones did you get andy? I bought a revit textile jacket from Teesside Leathers when i started riding a few years back but rarely use it however ill be using it in colder weathers. I just need waterproof bottoms to go with it.
With the Pathans and a polar buff i should be pretty snug.
Coddy_SV1000Z
13-11-06, 07:38 AM
style wise i dont know the name mate, but they are just black with a couple of pockets and a leg pocket too, removable thermal lining and have 'PROTO' on both thigh areas in white
Tiger 55
07-12-06, 04:45 PM
I've got a pair of Spada Podium trousers, mostly because they were a 'Best Buy' in Ride magazine, and I can't speak highly enough of them. Not only are they Scotland-in-winter waterproof but they are toasty warm. I haven't even put in the winter liner yet...
Should set you back £75 or so.
netsurfer
14-12-06, 08:41 PM
I would recommend you stay away from Dainese, just got a Jacket & Leggings last Thursday... one day out on the bike and the zip that joins the Jacket to the Leggings split open and jammed. Dealer wont replace it, insists on sending it to Italy to have it checked out. Meanwhile i'm without riding gear for at least two weeks :(
Not sure if its Dainese policy, or just the dealer being a right old PITA
Either way, not having premises in the UK and not allowing dealers to make warranty decisions will slow things down no matter what.
Pete
Pete, go back to your dealer and tell them that the contract of purchase is between you and the dealer. The suit is not fit for purpose and as such you require your money back.
netsurfer
15-12-06, 05:30 PM
Thanks for the advice Ginger, i've already done so, they dont give a t*ss
Collecting them tomorrow, if the zip splits again i'll contact the credit card company and do a chargeback.
(Anyone in NI thinking of purchasing clothing, stay away from a certain Honda dealership in Belfast)
Pete
netsurfer
21-12-06, 11:24 PM
Just like to say, after an email to Dainese in Italy, they contacted the dealer and made sure all my problems were sorted out.
Not great publicity for the dealer, however the manufacturer couldn't have been more helpful.
Got them back now all working good as new
(soz.. not meaning to hijack the thread)
Pete
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