Textile trousers

RosieJoe

Looking to get a new pair of trousers, anyone have any recommendations?

kaimera

rukka

what size are you btw? I have a 32/34 waist gortex pair lying around you can have for cheapy, not like I'm using them!

Wonda-Boy

Money no object Rukka are incredible but I dont fancy paying €400 or that on a pair of trousers. I have the RST Paragon III suit and it cant be faulted TBH. And the whole lot cost less then the Rukka bottoms.

I have been up and down the country in the pissings of rain never leaked once....and sure just carry a €20 pair of rain bottoms from lidl and sorted for all occasions.

Wossack

I like Richa stuff

Avoid Buffalo 'waterproofs'

the drifter

ive the RST Paragon 3 pants and jacket and cant fault them

Same as Wonda-Boy ive been caught in heavy downpours and havent gotten wet. pair of rain pants are the job though.

blu3r0ri0n

Richa Rain Warrior Jacket and trousers, will cost about 50 in total and keep you dry and warm in any downpour!

Oryx

My experience of Rukka was extremely poor. I didn't think they were worth the money at all. I'd never recommend them.

Richa is good, seems to last well. Go for top end of the range if possible.
Buffalo is poor, but budget pricing.
Suomy - newish brand, quality finish to the stuff.

rat_race

RosieJoe wrote: »

Looking to get a new pair of trousers, anyone have any recommendations?

Worn Hein Gericke textiles almost everyday since October 2011. Never once cold or wet, in the slightest.

Never washed them either!

Jesus...that's horrific now that I think about it...

..Brian..

Can they be machine washed as a matter of interest? Or is it a job for the dry cleaners?

rat_race

..Brian.. wrote: »

Can they be machine washed as a matter of interest? Or is it a job for the dry cleaners?

My ones can, just take out the armor...though, never done it, as I said... I've washed the inner insulation layer. But I only use that in the Winter anyway...

Del2005

..Brian.. wrote: »

Can they be machine washed as a matter of interest? Or is it a job for the dry cleaners?

You don't wash motorbike gear:D It's worn till it falls apart, then use some 100 mile an hour tape to keep it going for another couple of years.

arybvtcw0eolkf

RST trousers here and they've been fantastic (not sure which model), only let down by the lack of braces.

I've a pair of Aldi pants which are just as good weather wise and have braces!, however the stitching came apart at the crotch.

RosieJoe

Cheers all. Ended up going for RST Slice Sport. Look like a decent water proof pair. Hopefully they'll stand the test of time

Wonda-Boy

RosieJoe wrote: »

Cheers all. Ended up going for RST Slice Sport. Look like a decent water proof pair. Hopefully they'll stand the test of time

Keep us posted how they work for you...;)

RosieJoe

Good news, the trousers are not only comfortable but also waterproof

Commute home yesterday was miserably wet, either raining or a misty haze for the entire trip. So 50 minutes later I'm off the bike and still dry. Long may this last, the dryness not the rain :P

Suasdaguna1

Where did you buy them? I need rain protection also.....

bladespin

Have used RST for years, no complaints!

RosieJoe

Suasdaguna1 wrote: »

Where did you buy them? I need rain protection also.....

Got them in bikeworld for €125