Monica A
Junior Member
OK Ladies (and gentlemen)
I am thinking of upgrading from Kevlar lined jeans to either leather riding pants or textile. Everything I find has little to no protective gear incorporated into it. Do all manufacturers think women only think of style? I want good fit and good protection. Is that too much to ask? Style is way down my list of priorities. Of course I don't want to look like the Michelin Man but I am sure pants could be made that provide protection, comfort, and don't like bad.
Gear for men advertise protection and fit (not style) and gear for women advertise style. Protection is an after thought. Do manufacturers think that women don't want to survive a crash? Oh, only as long as we look good? Those of us that ride our own ride need protection! Even if we are on the back of our man's bike we need protection too.
Any suggestions? (I guess this should be on the rant thread)
I am thinking of upgrading from Kevlar lined jeans to either leather riding pants or textile. Everything I find has little to no protective gear incorporated into it. Do all manufacturers think women only think of style? I want good fit and good protection. Is that too much to ask? Style is way down my list of priorities. Of course I don't want to look like the Michelin Man but I am sure pants could be made that provide protection, comfort, and don't like bad.
Gear for men advertise protection and fit (not style) and gear for women advertise style. Protection is an after thought. Do manufacturers think that women don't want to survive a crash? Oh, only as long as we look good? Those of us that ride our own ride need protection! Even if we are on the back of our man's bike we need protection too.
Any suggestions? (I guess this should be on the rant thread)