FWIW, I've got Richa Monsoon trousers. Not the cheapest, but they come in 'normal' and short leg lengths, and I wear them as overtrousers. They've got a waterproof membrane, removable thermal liners, and hip and knee protection. Works for me!

Lou wrote:Any thoughts on these, they're half price and come in shortarse leg length with fatty waist too

http://www.jtsbikerclothing.com/shop/pr ... black.html

sorry don't know how to shorten the link.

I think JTS do some decent stuff so they should be OK

I don't know if this has been said already, but trying trousers on in the shop is different to sitting on the scooter/bike, I bought a pair of 29in leg ones once which looked great when I was stood up, but as soon as I sat on my nexus they rode up to the top of my boots and looked stupid, so the next pair I bought were 31in leg and sit lovely when riding. As for JTS they are brilliant, excellent customer servive and have Jacket and trousers at rediculous sizes.

these have come with a recommendation too, any thoughts?

http://www.bikeweardirect.co.uk/shop.ht ... ory_id=534

they are cheaper on their ebay store so i can get them for £41 delivered, i like the fact that they zip up the sides to make it getting into easier

I like the full-length zips.

AFAIC, at that price you can afford to take the risk!

Waldorf wrote:I like the full-length zips.

AFAIC, at that price you can afford to take the risk!

I'm going to Hein Gerrick in dudley tomorrow, if i cant find anything there i'm ordering those trousers!

I wear Rukka trousers all year, unless it's stinking hot / over 30 degC. I think they're "Unit" ones? got them on special at a MCN Bike Show a few years back.
Very comfy in hot and cold (removable thermal lining), well designed, completely waterproof - no crotch-puddle

Lou wrote:I'm going to Hein Gerrick in dudley tomorrow, if i cant find anything there i'm ordering those trousers!

I've got a Hein Gerrick Master V jacket, which is good. Might be worth checking out the their gortex (or whatever their name is for it) trousers? The "bonded-gortex" is less fuss if you can afford it.

Zed wrote:I'm going to Hein Gerrick in dudley tomorrow, if i cant find anything there i'm ordering those trousers!

I've got a Hein Gerrick Master V jacket, which is good. Might be worth checking out the their gortex (or whatever their name is for it) trousers? The "bonded-gortex" is less fuss if you can afford it.[/quote]

Hein Gericke (and most other) Gore tex stuff is terribly expensive IMHO - is it really worth it?? If you are touring the world and need one set of gear for every conceivable weather, then maybe, but otherwise I have a whole range of (cheap) jackets which I pick the most appropriate for the current weather. That said, I tend to wear Hood Jeans more or less all year round!!

Definatley not these...



They're the wrong trousers.

I ordered the JTS Ace trousers from my first link, the fact that they were half price because the colour wasnt exactly black did it for me! i'm a 34" waist 29" leg and ordered 36" waist with 31" leg so hopefully should fit fine.

Thanks for all your input and advice