Overpants?

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tanitatt · #1 Unread post by **tanitatt** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:06 am

Looking for a viable option for my comute to work. At work I wear slacks, shirt and tie, obviously not appropriate clothes for riding my bike in the mornings.

That of course is sloved with a good riding jacker, gloves and boots ... but what about my pants? Do I bring my slacks in a bag and change in the bathroom? I see these things called "overpants" which I'm assuming is something you can wear over your regular pants ... seems to be the answer ... but what about protection?

Anyone have any experience with these?

Thanks. I trying to get all my gear in line so when I do get the bike I won't be wating weeks just to ride it safely.

Thanks
thomas

Ninja Geoff · Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:45 am

I have Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0's. They fit nicely over my regular pants. Also have the First Gear Mesh Tex pants. I can fit them on over my regular pants, but not very well.

Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:45 am

I've got a set of textile overpants on eBay for around $80.

They have armored knees and hips, elastic expandable waist, removeable thermal liner and water resistant outer material.

I believe there's a review of them in my blog or in the gear review/opinions.

I like them well enough but, they definitely get too hot for long rides. I don't put the thermal liner in until the temps get into the low to mid 40's. Otherwise, you start to sweat.

If you can't find my review and pics or have more questions, just let me know.

Pongo · #4 Unread post by **Pongo** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:48 am

Belstaff make some excellent overpants.

http://www.belstaff1924.com/

safety-boy · Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:25 am

I have some Tour Master Venture pants that are pretty light and water resistant without the liner. Very warm and water resistant with the liner. I commute everyday by bike and have had no problems.

If your jacket has a zipper at the small of your back (inside) - you may want to get the same brand pant, or make sure what you buy zips to your current jacket. That little zipper does a lot to keep the wind and rain out of your crack

--Dave

Nalian · #6 Unread post by **Nalian** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:12 am

Yup - overpants go on over your pants so you can wear your normal clothes beneath them. I wear some and just take them off in my cube. How much protection they offer depends on which ones you get.

#7 Unread post by **Koss** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:47 pm

Nalian wrote:Yup - overpants go on over your pants so you can wear your normal clothes beneath them. I wear some and just take them off in my cube. How much protection they offer depends on which ones you get.

+1

I love my tourmaster Caliber pants

Ninja Geoff · Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:22 pm

Koss wrote:
Nalian wrote:Yup - overpants go on over your pants so you can wear your normal clothes beneath them. I wear some and just take them off in my cube. How much protection they offer depends on which ones you get.
+1

I love my tourmaster Caliber pants

+1 on tourmaster products in general. I've been nothing but happy with my jacket.

#9 Unread post by **Koss** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:25 pm

Ninja Geoff wrote:
Koss wrote:
Nalian wrote:Yup - overpants go on over your pants so you can wear your normal clothes beneath them. I wear some and just take them off in my cube. How much protection they offer depends on which ones you get.
+1

I love my tourmaster Caliber pants
+1 on tourmaster products in general. I've been nothing but happy with my jacket.

Hehe, and +1 to your first gear pants... I'm also happy with my jacket. Maybe we should switch so we could have the correct matching zippers from the pants to the jacket!

tanitatt · #10 Unread post by **tanitatt** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:20 am

any suggestions for the hot humid houston weather and still have good protection?

Thanks again
Thomas