I have fallen in love with riding so much now, that driving my car just isn't as fun as riding everywhere on my bike. Subsequently, I am in search for a pair of textile pants. I have been rocking A* track pants 24/7 whenever I ride, but now I would like to commute and need something a little more comfortable. Here are the choices:


Aerostich Darien pants. Have heard that they last a long time, but not much other info on them. They're the most expensive out of this group @ nearly $ 300.

http://www.aerostich.com/catal....html

Alpinestars A-10 Air Flo pants. Couldn't find any reviews. They are precurved just like my leathers and I really like that. On the other hand they seem a bit tight fitting. They are the second most expensive @ $230

http://www.kneedraggers.com/de....html

Dainese Drake Air pants. All the reviews say 100%. Its Dainese so it doesn't look bad. Seems to have a lot of air flow for those warm cali days. They are the least expensive @ $199.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/de....html

Out of the 3, which seems like the better option?

 

anybody?

 

The links don't work, looking them up now.

Edit: I would unfortunately say that the Darien's would be my choice if money was not an issue as they are the most "normal" looking pants. However that is just my personal taste and I see no reason why the cheapest of the 3 wouldn't suit your needs.

Perhaps you should try some of the larger motorcycle retailers near you and see if you can find any of these in stock to try on? After all comfort is a primary part of the decision and not something that can be answered in a picture.

 

I like the Darien. I don't have 'em, still rocking a Motoport 2-pc suit (about as ugly as possible!). But that's my top choice for my next replacement.

 

Regular city commuting? What about an undergarment armor with kevlar jeans?

 

haha! I'm in the same exact place man.

I have a fevah...and the only perscription is more riding! ( and cowbell ).

 

for just reg. commuting i vote for the kevlar jeans also.

you definetly want something more if you're going to be riding aggressively.

 

I have a pair of the Drake Air pants, and like them a lot. I have no experience with the others to compare, though.

 

A* FTMFW I have these for my race leathers and trust me I have been down a few times and these leathers have saved my ass more than once. Also, Tight leathers = good leathers as you dont want them rubbing your skin when your sliding = bad day!