I just read a post by Good_W2 about spilling his bike at about 50 MPH. As a result of wearing protective gear he and his spouse were thankfully spared from road rash.
When I ride I usually wear a 3/4 helmet, boots that cover my akle (I don't like boots that go above my ankle), and a Draggin Jeans jacket. (The jacket has kevlar lining in the shoulders and back so I figure it may protect agaist road rash). For pants I just wear regular denum jeans.
I know that armor in jackets and pants provide better protection but I am just not comfortable wearing armor. I wonder what some other riders wear. Especially for protective pants - is leather the only way to go?
Tom K.
When I ride I usually wear a 3/4 helmet, boots that cover my akle (I don't like boots that go above my ankle), and a Draggin Jeans jacket. (The jacket has kevlar lining in the shoulders and back so I figure it may protect agaist road rash). For pants I just wear regular denum jeans.
I know that armor in jackets and pants provide better protection but I am just not comfortable wearing armor. I wonder what some other riders wear. Especially for protective pants - is leather the only way to go?
Tom K.