Decent overtrousers -recommendations please!

[621andy]

Over to the UK on tuesday to do my mod 2, and it looks like I might need some waterproof kit

I've got a decent jacket etc., but need a pair of trews...not sure whether to just buy a cheap pair, or start off on the right foot and get a decent set...but I don't want to tempt fate and buy all the gear, and then go and fail

Anyway, what do you suggest please?
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[ms51ves3]

Spada Milan-Tex. Not leaked in several large rain showers and keep me toasty warm.

[Clanger]

Go to your nearest Millets and get yourself a pair of cheap waterproofs, that'll do till you get your full kit.
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[craigs23]

I've got some Spada thing-mies.

Had them for about 3 years now, new from Ebay for £40, warm, have never leaked and are equipped some basic knee armour too.

I find them comfortable in any conditions, and add a little more padding from the vibey singles I tend to commute on these days.

[621andy]

Anyone know a bike shop between Brum and Bristol where I can buy these Spada jobbies, or at least have a look at 'em?
Found Bikersworld in Brummigen and obviously Fowlups in Brizzle, but neither of them list Spada amongst their listings

I'm a tall fat bastard so sizing would be the problem

Otherwise it'll be Milletts...
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'93 Africa Twin RD07, C-90,MTX-125,H-100,XL-125, a 125UAG(CG copy!)

[Charlie]

Dad recommends some Rev-it ones.

I have some sparda ones, while they don't leak, they zip to do them up at the bottom is a bitch and gets stuck all the time. I wouldn't recommended them for this reason.
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[ms51ves3]

[Charlie]

Overtrousers that cost £40-50!!

Just googled what you recommended, maybe I have different view to you what over trousers are.

These are the ones I have got:

https://www.spadaclothing.co.uk/productdetail.php?subcat=10&cat=2&product=146

And what I wouldn't recommend.

I wear kevlar jeans and then use these over trousers to keep dry. I have never had issues with my legs being too cold. Although my knees do feel like they have stopped working sometimes.
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[ms51ves3]

[bencav]

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-crag-regular-mens-waterproof-trousers-p105133

These...

Come in a longer leg lenght too. Not plain nyon, and zip all the way up to thigh level to get on over boots.

They were £13 in store a few weeks back, I got 2 pairs!!

BC

[Charlie]

I managed when I used to commute to college through the winter. The worst bit was cold hands. Would arrive at college and not be able to undo my helmet, can't remember if I had heated grips at college or not.

Only got really cold knees on my scooter. Don't think I have had the same issues on my motorbike. But then again I don't really ride in winter being at university. Last winter around Christmas I rode a bit, wasn't too bad if I remember rightly.
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[craigs23]

Looks like they've gone up in price a little from when I got a pair.

These are the Spadas I'm referring to/use daily:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPADA-MILAN-TEXTILE-WATERPROOF-BIKE-TROUSERS-BLK-M-/300453074748?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Clothing&hash=item45f466173c

[ms51ves3]

[Clanger]

[ms51ves3]

[Charlie]

My over trousers are different to chives ones, so they probably catch more. And the reason it catches is because it is a very tight over the top of my boots. I was stupid enough to not try them on with my boots on. I have learnt my lesson
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[621andy]

Just an update...
I bought a one-piece oversuit from Fowlups in Bristol, made by Richa.
Cost 40 quid...
Very warm; in fact too bloody warm! Kept the small amount of rain out but as it's non breathable I was wetter inside than out!

...oh, and I passed )

Edit; I forgot to add that I tried on various trousers, but none could be classed as 'over' trousers. Liked the look of the Milan jobbies, but I'd have to wear them as normal trousers, which was not really what I was looking for.

Anyway, I'll look for some decent gear when I'm back from the 3rd world in march...and I suppose a bike would be a good idea too
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'93 Africa Twin RD07, C-90,MTX-125,H-100,XL-125, a 125UAG(CG copy!)

[Clanger]

[Charlie]

Chives' over-trousers are proper textile motorbike trousers. Which was why I was amazed he spend £40+ on a pair when mine where around £12
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