REV'IT! Axis Pants
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A decent product but be very careful of sizing!!!
I bought these pants for abrasion protection in case of a fall, and to keep me warm enough to ride in temperatures just above freezing. For those purposes, they appear to work great (I haven't fallen so can't comment on that!), BUT -- they are held up at the waist with a simple snap closure on each side, and for the first couple of weeks of riding, those snaps would not stay fastened -- the pants were constantly coming unsnapped and falling down. Apparently these pants are "european" styled, which I can only guess means "rides really high up your waist". Once I figured this out, and tugged the pants way up into the crotch, the snaps held better, although they still occasionally release when bending down. The issue is, the overall length of the pant legs is just right for me -- I could buy a bigger size to take the strain off the snaps but then the pants legs would be too long. All I can say is, look at the Revzilla sizing instructions VERY CAREFULLY and definitely call them if you have any doubts! Your normal jeans waist size apparently is NOT comparable to the sizing of these pants! On the plus side, these pants are really quick and easy to get on over your boots, jeans, whatever, and the full-length side zippers make it easy to fish for stuff in your jeans pockets (assuming the snaps stay hooked! Otherwise your pants fall down with your hands in your jeans pockets!). I have not ridden in heavy rain, but they certainly have kept me dry in light rain. Overall, a good product but be sure about the sizing before you buy!
May 13, 2013
Pretty Good!
Bought these for my boyfriend after a particularly rainy patch of SoCal weather. He tells me they are great for riding into work on cold mornings and fit great over his work pants. I like the higher rise on them also to keep the cold out of his lower back where the jacket might rise up in the riding position. The only problem is that after wearing them for several months now he has a bunch of burn holes from the exhaust. This isn't necessarily the pants' fault but I guess they definitely aren't super heat resistant. All in all a great buy!
May 8, 2013
Easy on...easy off
These fit the bill for easy on & off with boots on. The full lenght zippers are great and while I haven't given them a complete test the construction appears to be good. Compared to other overpants I have had these do seem slightly smaller. All & all I would recommend.
April 22, 2013
Convenience at a great price
So far these over pants have been the easiest over pant to get in and out of that I have owned. I love not having to take my monstrous boots off to get these on. It's super easy to access your pockets under the pants, though I have noticed they are a pain to zip back up if you are on the bike at all.
The snaps in the back for your waist are somewhat questionable to me. I wonder if they would stay snapped in a fall. So far I haven't really had any problems with them becoming undone.
I've been riding in 30 to 60 degree weather and have stayed comfortable. I get the feeling these could get steamy in the summer heat.
April 22, 2013
Good for small rain, city riding.
Today was +4C and "normal amount" of rain. I needed to bring my bike to mechanic, so it was a good day to really test these pants.
First of all - it is easy to put them on while you are wearing sneakers, try to do it with riding boots. It will not be so fast and easy.
Then while I was riding I noticed that the pants could be a bit longer, 2 inch longer. I am 1.80cm (about 6 feet) and in my riding position pants were above my ankle, since I was wearing waterproof, short riding shoes, wind was blowing in my leg and it was chill. So if you are taller, then you need longer pants.
And last and most important - waterproof. As I told, it was cool and "normal" amount of rain. I had jeans beneath these pants. I felt warm, that was nice, but after 20min of riding, I started to feel moisture. After another 20 min, my butt was getting wet. I was expecting a bit better waterproofnes.
Overall, nice pants for city riding, but don't expect them to be adventure, long journey pants.
April 11, 2013
Everyday riding pants for cool weather.
Although these pants don't come with an internal liner or have many airflow pockets, it fulfills and suits my daily commuter needs. I'm 6'1" and they fit very comfortably. I love the fact that you can wear your clothes underneath without them getting wrinkled like a paper bag. Extra padding in the hips and other places, ankle to calf wide leg zipper expansion and adjustable waist. 1 cargo pocket. 2 side pockets that actually hold stuff!
April 8, 2013
Easy on easy off
I ordered the medium of these pants and at times (with weight fluctuation) the zip at the top will slide down and when riding through rain the sides of my pants/shorts will get a little wet.
The velcro at the bottom is a hit and miss when I have them on as sometimes the will stay in place other times slide up and won't go back down.
Forget about air flow with these pants but that's how they are designed because if there was some then it wouldn't be water proof
March 27, 2013
Great wind protection and easy to put on.
These overpants are waterproof so they block wind well. However, the waterproof liner is not removable so it might not be great for warmer weather. They unzip all the way so it's easy to put on. The bottom of these overpants can be velcroed tight so even though these pants are a bit long for me, they won't ever drag. The knee armor is adjustable but because of the length of the pants on me, they won't go over my knee. However, I have very short legs so it should be fine for the average person. The fabric feels durable and I trust them to be good abrasion protection.
February 14, 2013
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