Gear advice for fat bastard

[DUCAUDI]

Hi guys looking for some advice here.

Got helmet, gloves, jacket and boots.

Into my 3rd season of riding now but still haven't got round to buying any proper protective trousers yet. Reason being is I've been hoping to lose some weight but it doesn't seem to be going very well, trousers are the most tricky item for me to find that fit and are comfortable but without falling down (they either feel too tight and uncomfortable around my belly or if I go a size larger they're too loose and I give major builders bum) but thinking I really ought to buy something for now even if it's not a perfect fit and I have to re-buy at a later date. Leather belts really dig into my belly and leave a sore red mark so try to avoid if poss

So I'm about a 40 waist and 32 leg. I'm not convinced I'd get on with leather, or even find leather trousers or a one or two piece suit to fit my physique! So thinking the more casual denim approach. I bought a pair of Bull-it Covert Easy Covec Jeans in size 40 regular length. These jeans come with hip and knee armour. They seem to fit ok around the waist and the waist armour doesn't bother me too much but the knee armour feels like it's hanging really low and I have to scrunch them up to get the armour in the right place when I sit on the bike. Possibly because the jeans are riding low because of my bell? Maybe, but then you'd have thought they'd take that into consideration for anyone with a 40 waist. I bought another pair in short length hoping it would cure the problem, the armour does sit a little higher up but not perfectly, still have to scrunch them up to sit right when I'm on the bike.

I was kinda hoping for a solution that would be ok for both riding and just wearing casually for being comfortable in sitting and walking around when I get to my destination, or even to replace my Levis that I wear daily around the house. Pain in the arse to have to change your trousers when you ride somewhere for the day and it feels like I'm waddling around with the armour in the knee just doesn't feel natural.

Would you put this down to just one of the things we have to put up with as bikers? Was thinking of just keeping the jeans but taking the armour out. They'd still give a bit more protection than normal jeans as I think they're a heavier denim than your average Levis plus they have an abrasion resistance lining.

What are you thoughts? Am I alone in this problem? Is it unique to fat bastards? Or is it just a discomfort thing every biker has to suffer?
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[jeffyjeff]

Seems to me you could take the jeans to a tailor and have the pockets modified to relocate the armor. Personally, I can recommend leather chaps for superior abrasion resistance. They really cut the wind and allow comfortable riding in cooler temperatures, plus they are adjustable around the waist. On the downside, you still have to figure out what to do with them when you get where you are going. Sadly, there will always be a few twats around making snide comments about your sexuality. They are also a tad on the expensive side, but wear like iron. A good pair will last 20 or 30 years.
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[Bhud]

I, too, packed on a few pounds over the lockdown.

I think having armoured overpants has allowed me to get away with it. Looks-wise, anyway. What you do is, you wear the ordinary jeans you wear around the house, and when you want to go for a ride you put on these overtrousers.

I got them some time ago, they're called "Hawk", CE-approved (for whatever that's worth) and they're made of some tough fabric, with enormous pockets, and you can stuff D3O armour behind the knees and hips.

It's actually my jacket that's beginning to bug me, as there's absolutely no give in it. I'll probably buy a new one soon.

[Freddyfruitba...]

A couple of thoughts -

I'm not quite as challenged as you in the gut department - though not far off - but I find braces work really well with my riding trousers (and I certainly never wear, or have worn, braces otherwise. Keeps them at the right height on your body, much more so than a belt when you have a bit of an overhang...

If you find armour uncomfortable, have a look at D3O (it's a material, not a brand). Very soft and flexible until it comes under impact (when it 'locks up') so is more comfortable inside your clothing. It's been discussed here a lot. I have a pair of Hood jeans which are pretty comfortable, and they have D3O armour
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

yeah braces - i got some spada stelvio textile bottoms and they come with a zippable offable brace thang - I ditched that and just got separate £10 braces and I've worn these trousers for most days over the passed 4-5 years

they're not amazing - but i get on with 'em alright, not tested in torrential shit much so can't vouch for that - linings go in and out well enough and they're warm as owt with some loose fitting merino long johns under them

getting new stuff and having to get comfy with it is a bit difficult sometimes, but these felt alright quite quickly

but yeah - braces
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[hellkat]

Ok so don't look at me, right.
I need to do the same, and have the same (kinda) reasons, so what i need is someone to come along (lets say, some sort of acolyte) and criticise be helpfully constructive:

Yes luv this does make your arse look fat BUT it will keep your skin safer than if you insist on continuing to wear FASHION ITEMS instead of properly protective equipment.


Said acolyte may be required to duck at this juncture.
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[hellkat]

*rolls the phrase "waist armour" around in her mouth and doesn't much like the feel of it*
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[hellkat]

[Keithy]

Got a similar issue, but I have some decent (winter) strides but want something for now that isn’t double layered and makes me look like someone in waders.

[Raza]

Another option to consider is elasticated belts. I use Site belts from Screwfix that cost £5. You can adjust the belt so it provides the right tension, as the buckle does not use belt holes.
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[boundy]

I tried 2 different pairs of the Bull-it Covec jeans, they just didn't sit right, went with a pair of RST Metro jeans + rst connection belt and wan wear them with my RST track tech evo Jacket.

Jeans are a 40w30l, jacket is a 60eu, does the job. Also have the tracktech trousers if I feel like going for a more spirited ride

[DUCAUDI]

[Skudd]

J&S for all your fat bugger needs. I have a jacket that has more Xs in it than Katie Price has stamped on her gusset.
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[Freddyfruitba...]

[DUCAUDI]

[Nobby the Bastard]

If you are a fatty I recommend using the lower gears.
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[Skudd]

[Windypants]

You're complaining about finding gear in 40W32L size??? I'd have thought that was relatively easy. I'm built like Hagrid and need 50W34L trousers. Needless to say, that's a different level of difficult.

I've used a company called JTS (https://www.jtsbikerclothing.com/) which seems to do biker clothing for humans built to a different scale to regular people. So far, I've only bought Richa gear from them, so I have no idea about the quality of their own brand kit, but the mail order service was very good and the staff were very helpful.

[Freddyfruitba...]

[stamper]

So that's the fat bit sorted. What about the bastard?

[Nobby the Bastard]