chaps or overpants?
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From: Bellevue, NE
RE: chaps or overpants?
I bought my first pair of chaps yesterday after fighting the urge for years. After 15-20 miles in the cold I realized what I'd been missing, I like these things! My 20 year old and 17 year old were home when I rode up, both said the same thing..."that's so gay"! I don't care, I've decided I like em!
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Road Master
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From: Wisconsin
RE: chaps or overpants?
I was leaning toward overpants and the responses convinced me. Is all leather waterproof enough so I wouldn't have to layer on the rain pants over the leather overpants during showers? That would be ridiculous. I've been eyeing those $70 overpants from jafrum, but have questions on their quality at that price. Why can't everyday be 80* and dry?
Road Warrior
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From: USA
RE: chaps or overpants?
ORIGINAL: smittyp83
I've got this pair of FirstGear overpants from New Enough Leather http://www.newenough.com/protective_...overpants.html
When the temp gets up over 50, I generally wear shorts to work, so I throw these on for protection. The liner is removable for warmer weather. I've been very happy with themin thecold weather over jeans as well.
I've got this pair of FirstGear overpants from New Enough Leather http://www.newenough.com/protective_...overpants.html
When the temp gets up over 50, I generally wear shorts to work, so I throw these on for protection. The liner is removable for warmer weather. I've been very happy with themin thecold weather over jeans as well.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Spring Green, WI
RE: chaps or overpants?
They are still listed on their website on the chaps page.
ORIGINAL: petemac
I think Fox Creek stopped making these.
I think Fox Creek stopped making these.
ORIGINAL: HTRAUD
Leather pants by Fox Creek. Aerostitch is a great product, but man are they expensive.
Leather pants by Fox Creek. Aerostitch is a great product, but man are they expensive.
Road Master
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From: South-Central Minnesota
RE: chaps or overpants?
ORIGINAL: dog155
Personally,Chaps! they are much more convenient and look cool too.
Personally,Chaps! they are much more convenient and look cool too.
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From: MA
RE: chaps or overpants?
You are correct. I thought I saw them as discontinued. If they're as good as their other products, I'd be interested in a pair.
ORIGINAL: Ionvex
They are still listed on their website on the chaps page.
They are still listed on their website on the chaps page.
ORIGINAL: petemac
I think Fox Creek stopped making these.
I think Fox Creek stopped making these.
ORIGINAL: HTRAUD
Leather pants by Fox Creek. Aerostitch is a great product, but man are they expensive.
Leather pants by Fox Creek. Aerostitch is a great product, but man are they expensive.
