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DUCAUDI World Chat Champion
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Posted: 17:42 - 15 Apr 2021 Post subject: Gear advice for fat bastard |
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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? ____________________ 2023 DucAudi Mehrstraße V4 Hechte Gipfel - "Objectively the best motorcycle ever produced" - "You can have any colour, as long as it's red"
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Posted: 18:20 - 15 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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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. ____________________ History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men - BOC |
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Posted: 18:41 - 15 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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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. |
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Posted: 18:57 - 15 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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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 ____________________ KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS |
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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.
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Posted: 23:56 - 28 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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jeffyjeff wrote: | Sadly, there will always be a few twats around making snide comments about your sexuality. |
Funny fucker! LOL no just not keen on the idea of leather trousers and as you say, gotta change when you get to where you're going.
Freddyfruitbat wrote: | 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 |
Yeah braces is something I could consider. A bit old fashioned but like you say if only for riding... could be ideal. I've actually found I've grown into the 40" short pair now and have worn them a few times so will have to keep them now anyway and will be sending the longer pair back. I'm not struggling with the comfort in the jeans now, kinda just got used to them. Even went to work driving the taxi still wearing them with the armour in place one day when I got back from a ride and had to dash out quickly and can honestly say it wasn't mega uncomfortable having the armour in place while generally walking around / sitting / driving. I might look into replacing the armour with D3O though like you suggest, I've just had a peek at the armour it came with and it's yellow and stamped with SW, looks quite cheap and nasty like the casting was poor. I've got D3O in my jacket as that's what it came with so yeah, I'll look into that and the braces, thanks!
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha wrote: | yeah braces |
Raza wrote: | Another option to consider is elasticated belts. |
Also an option thanks but I'll give braces a try first as I feel anything around my waist there could potentially dig in and be uncomfortable. ____________________ 2023 DucAudi Mehrstraße V4 Hechte Gipfel - "Objectively the best motorcycle ever produced" - "You can have any colour, as long as it's red"
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The Shaggy D.A. wrote: | Went in to J&S at the weekend, gave up. Stuff on the rack had hangers marked in various ways, some with numbers, some with XL, XXXL, 3XL, and only about 50% actually matched the size of the garment using said hanger. |
Oh God, this in spades. I sometimes use J&S's 'head office' branch near Northwich and it's massive, with so much stock it should be a brilliant place to shop for bikey stuff. But every time I go in I get that sinking feeling, can never find what I want/need, and these days I get most stuff from sportsbikeshop.co.uk instead, having researched products online beforehand and making use of their excellent free returns service where necessary. ____________________ KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS |
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Bhud wrote: | I, too, packed on a few pounds over the lockdown. |
It's called putting on a quaranton. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Freddyfruitbat wrote: | The Shaggy D.A. wrote: | Went in to J&S at the weekend, gave up. Stuff on the rack had hangers marked in various ways, some with numbers, some with XL, XXXL, 3XL, and only about 50% actually matched the size of the garment using said hanger. |
Oh God, this in spades. I sometimes use J&S's 'head office' branch near Northwich and it's massive, with so much stock it should be a brilliant place to shop for bikey stuff. But every time I go in I get that sinking feeling, can never find what I want/need, and these days I get most stuff from sportsbikeshop.co.uk instead, having researched products online beforehand and making use of their excellent free returns service where necessary. |
I use the same place and it's great for me. Ask the staff anything and they are very helpful. ____________________ Famous last words of Humpty Dumpty. " Stop pushing me "
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