MiniMatt
05-05-07, 12:22 PM
Done about 500 miles in these so far and give them the thumbs up.
The good:
Feel very sturdy for jeans, the denim is definitely heavier than regular jeans and the kevlar lining is substantial - although not complete (unlike their K7 model which is complete), it seems to cover all the likely areas and a lot more besides.
Armour (optional but highly recommended) fits well, doesn't move around. It's Knox stuff and seems as good as the stuff in my one-piece. The hip stuff in particular is comfortable and covers a good area (I always seem to land on my backside/hips).
They ride a lot higher than regular "fashion" jeans, so you don't get builder's butt syndrome when hunched into the bike and get draughts down your backside. Also more protection in an off I guess.
Concept 6 seems to be their "fashion" range, ie. a little less nerdy than the drainpipe K7. I wouldn't go so far as to say they're fashionable but they look reasonably up to date. Hip armour isn't immediately apparent down the pub although knee armour definitely is.
Stitching, by and large, isn't exposed and is double stitched where appropriate.
Comfortable on bike, and the fit is good, I doubt they're going to ride down and expose your cheeks to tarmac in an off.
Well priced for a hand made product.The bad:
They're still jeans, obviously not going to be as good as dead cow. This is a moot point really, you're either going to be a leather or nothing person or not. I'll definitely never wear regular jeans on the bike again (although in the past - when youth gave me delusions of invulnerability - I did, and crashed in them too).
They sit a little too high to be comfortable or fashionable off the bike, we're not exactly talking Simon Cowell territory here but uncomfortable for extended periods (as mentioned above though, they're very comfortable on bike and the extra height is a benefit here).
Knee armour is quite bulky, again, a big plus on bike but a negative off it.Overall, if you're going to wear them in the office you'll be a little uncomfortable and will definitely need to take the knee armour out. But for what they are they're perfect.
I'm confident that the abrasion resistance of the main areas (eg. the backside) is well up there and not much below that of other textiles. As for impact resistance, the armour is good, in the right places, and holds firm; impact injuries are down to luck really and I doubt any material can really cover all eventualities in this regard.
The good:
Feel very sturdy for jeans, the denim is definitely heavier than regular jeans and the kevlar lining is substantial - although not complete (unlike their K7 model which is complete), it seems to cover all the likely areas and a lot more besides.
Armour (optional but highly recommended) fits well, doesn't move around. It's Knox stuff and seems as good as the stuff in my one-piece. The hip stuff in particular is comfortable and covers a good area (I always seem to land on my backside/hips).
They ride a lot higher than regular "fashion" jeans, so you don't get builder's butt syndrome when hunched into the bike and get draughts down your backside. Also more protection in an off I guess.
Concept 6 seems to be their "fashion" range, ie. a little less nerdy than the drainpipe K7. I wouldn't go so far as to say they're fashionable but they look reasonably up to date. Hip armour isn't immediately apparent down the pub although knee armour definitely is.
Stitching, by and large, isn't exposed and is double stitched where appropriate.
Comfortable on bike, and the fit is good, I doubt they're going to ride down and expose your cheeks to tarmac in an off.
Well priced for a hand made product.The bad:
They're still jeans, obviously not going to be as good as dead cow. This is a moot point really, you're either going to be a leather or nothing person or not. I'll definitely never wear regular jeans on the bike again (although in the past - when youth gave me delusions of invulnerability - I did, and crashed in them too).
They sit a little too high to be comfortable or fashionable off the bike, we're not exactly talking Simon Cowell territory here but uncomfortable for extended periods (as mentioned above though, they're very comfortable on bike and the extra height is a benefit here).
Knee armour is quite bulky, again, a big plus on bike but a negative off it.Overall, if you're going to wear them in the office you'll be a little uncomfortable and will definitely need to take the knee armour out. But for what they are they're perfect.
I'm confident that the abrasion resistance of the main areas (eg. the backside) is well up there and not much below that of other textiles. As for impact resistance, the armour is good, in the right places, and holds firm; impact injuries are down to luck really and I doubt any material can really cover all eventualities in this regard.