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Old May 10, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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I just wanted to pass on my experience with some riding gear - I bought these overpants last year http://newenough.com/protective_appa...overpants.html
and so far, they've been great. I wear shorts to work about 95% of the time when the temps go above 50 deg. I don't like riding in shorts, so I ordered these off the internet. They have a removable liner and full lenth zippers on the legs, making them very easy to get on & off. When the temps drop (like a cool fall morning) I can put the liner in and still keep warm. I've worn them over jeans on colder days as well (I was riding all the way into January this year).

I have no affiliation with the manufacturer or the web store, I'm just a hppy customer passing on some info. If you are in the market for some overpants, these are well worth the money.
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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I've had several items made by First Gear -- everything has been high quality. I've been using the First Gear leather overpants, but they're a little too warm & heavy so they usually stay home except when the temps are in the 30s. I'll have to give these a look. Tnx for the info.
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I have those overpants and love them. I just replied in another thread about these but I forgot who I bought them from. It was newenough. Good timing.....


ORIGINAL: smittyp83

I just wanted to pass on my experience with some riding gear - I bought these overpants last year http://newenough.com/protective_appa...overpants.html
and so far, they've been great. I wear shorts to work about 95% of the time when the temps go above 50 deg. I don't like riding in shorts, so I ordered these off the internet. They have a removable liner and full lenth zippers on the legs, making them very easy to get on & off. When the temps drop (like a cool fall morning) I can put the liner in and still keep warm. I've worn them over jeans on colder days as well (I was riding all the way into January this year).

I have no affiliation with the manufacturer or the web store, I'm just a hppy customer passing on some info. If you are in the market for some overpants, these are well worth the money.
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Looks like they may be the ticket in the summer to covering the JC penny dress pants. Hopefully are lots cooler than leathers.
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I have the original HT overpants. They do their job and then some so they get a thumbs up from me too.
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Looks like they may be the ticket in the summer to covering the JC penny dress pants. Hopefully are lots cooler than leathers.
Yeah, they work great for people that have to wear slacks to work. I wear them just about every day on my 45 mile commute.
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Did you find the sizing info on the web site accurate?
 
Old May 10, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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When I ran the Vespa store, I had a sample pair of chaps made from cordura with the cut intended to not mat down the crease of dress slacks. Couldn't invest in 150 of them (minimum requirement for production). I empathize with those who have dress codes at their workplace. Years ago, I worked for a clown named Ed Murphy. He kept changing the dress code intent on preventing me from riding my bike to work.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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First gear also makes these over pants in a mesh version. Might be a little cooler for those of you wearing them to cover your work pants. Not water proof though!
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Years ago, I worked for a clown named Ed Murphy. He kept changing the dress code intent on preventing me from riding my bike to work.

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