REV'IT! Gear 2 Leather Pants
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These pants are really great.
I can't say enough about these pants. I am a tall woman and had to go to the men's pants to get a pair that are long enough. That being said, the RevZilla staff helped me with the fit and they were spot on. The pants are well ventilated. I like the placement of the hip and knee protection. The quality is apparent. I also like the removable rain liner, though I have not had to test its effectiveness.
April 28, 2013
These pants offer protection and adaptability to weather conditions.
The pants feel very comfortable and do not hinder movement. I feel safe in them and I appreciate their adaptability to weather conditions. The inner liner is removable on great warm and sunny days. In case of rain or cold I am well protected. They are not too tight at the ankles so they fit snugly over my riding boots.
April 1, 2013
Almost Perfect Riding Pants
I have had riding pants up until now that were nothing more than reinforced (layered) denim with supposedly safe textile material. I don't really think that these pants are the final word in riding safety but I do believe that I would be in alot better shape if I had a wipe out and lots less road rash wearing them. In the meantime the styling and comfort is definitely there and I am pleased with the fit however the front button snap sometimes comes undone, the hook keeps them from coming open though. I would still recommend them and overall I am happy.
December 8, 2012
Worth the money
I have size 56 Short and they fit perfectly. I am 5'7" and wear 36/30 Levis. I ride in heat mostly and have been very pleased with the air flow. They are a little heavy when walking but are comfortable on and off the bike. The leather is high quality and the adjustable knee protection is a nice feature.You can't put much in the front pockets but then again why would you want to. Feeling protected and comfortable while riding makes these pants worth the money. Did I mention that they look great too?
October 9, 2012
Great pants
Bought these right before my annual motorcycle trip together with the Ignition 2 jacket. The trip was about 1000 miles and the weather was 60-80F. The pants are in general very comfortable and feel like they would provide great protection.
My only comments to Rev'it are:
1. They seem to bunch up a bit on the sides after a while of riding and poke into your hips. I think suspends might work to fix this problem (though not particular stylish#
2. The ventilation could be a bit better. I ended unzipping the pockets - that greatly improves the air circulation
I haven't tried the rain liner.
I usually wear 30-31x30-31 jeans and the 48 size pants fit just right. The knee pad adjustment are a bit tricky to adjust the first time but once you figure it out it's not hard #and you only have to do it once-twice till you get it right) and the fit can really be customized.
September 24, 2012
Great pants with a lot of versatility
I bought these and an Ignition 2 jacket (reviewed separately). I have not tried them with the liner in yet, but wore them with underarmour semi-thermal pants. They have great fit and finish, excellent looks and were very comfortable. I found the front pockets to be usable and deep and at a comfortable location to reach into. The knee armor adjustment worked great, and the pads tucked right into place when I was on the bike. A 52 was the right fit for me at 5-10, 175 pounds, with the following Revzilla-recommended measurements: Waist: 38 (33 jean size) hips 40, inseam 30, outseam 39. Based on these, I originally ordered a short, but returned them and was glad I did because they did not cover my boots low enough when seated on the bike. I think I would have been able to get away with a 50 and had a little more of a super-heroesque fit, but I think I would have sacrificed riding comfort, which was my real motivation for buying these. As it is, the 52 is a little roomy, but they are adjustable enough to take in the waist, and the extra space makes the pockets useful, and layering a possibility. Again, I haven't tried the liner, so that would have filled some space. That being said, I can't speak to water resistance yet, though I do believe these to be more of an inclement spring pant and less fall/winter appropriate, as the mesh lets some air in. I think they are great pants for the money, though, and Revzilla's service was excellent.
September 14, 2012
I highly recommend these pants
I am 5'6" with a short inseam and I bought these pants in a short size and they fit perfectly. There aren't many short-sized pants to choose from so I'm happy that these fit so well. The waist was spot on based on my street pants size, and the waist is adjustable. With the liner they can be a bit tight in the thighs, but I ride mostly in warm weather and don't need the liner.
Style is a personal thing but I like the way these pants look, and they appear to be well made and offer good protection (the adjustable knee protection was useful as the original position was a bit low for me but when I adjusted it higher it fit perfectly).
The pants are a bit expensive, but worth it. I'm very happy with these pants and with the purchase from Revzilla.
July 9, 2012
Oustanding Garment
I purchased the Gear2 pants and Ignition2 jacket as a set. I've worn the set for about 1000 miles so far, 700 or so of that in driving rain (I live in the Great Northwest).
The Gear2 pants are very high quality gear. The knee armor actually sits in the right place, and is very comfortable. They flow tons of air. Though the size chart recommended a "short" version for me at 5'9" with a 30" inseam, I ordered a size 54 regular length and am glad I did. The regulars are not too long, and a short would not have covered my boot tops as well.
The liner is perfectly windproof, and waterproof up to a point. The pants started letting water in after approximately 6 hours of riding in the driving rain. I realize the liner isn't really designed for this sort of foul-weather use, but I wanted to test the limits. I was very pleased: the liner will certainly keep you dry through a typical afternoon rain shower, or even a long slow drizzle.
The pants are easy to get on and off, and are very comfortable to wear all day. The velcro belts at the waist are nice, but struggle to keep the pants fully up on their own. Zipping the pants to the Ignition2 jacket renders this problem moot.
I've heard complaints about how heavy the pants are, but I found them rather light, in fact, easily as light as my leather chaps.
The pants could use some better hip armor, but are otherwise top notch.
July 2, 2012
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