Long trips in jeans

Jackal79 · 10-09-2004, 10:26 PM

Anyone notice the seams really dig into you when you wear blue jeans on a long trip? I did a 200 or so mile trip the other day in blue jeans and it just about drove me nuts.

Gotta love my riding pants with the padded crotch and butt area.

BerserkBusa · 10-11-2004, 10:06 AM

Hmm well i have never had a problem with jeans and riding but i wear carhart carpenter pants they are cut a bit diffrent then most jeans and have a second layer of denim on the front of the jeans

mercutio80 · 10-11-2004, 11:39 PM

Anything with seams will eventually start bugging you. I'm going to buy some padded bicycle shorts to wear under my clothes next year.

mysubaruimp · 10-12-2004, 08:43 AM

I dont have a problem with jeans annoying me on long trips. When I wear my leather pants, they start to bother me after about 100miles. They bunch up behind the knees and dont feel right.

wizeguy · 10-13-2004, 12:07 AM

The Icon riding jeans are great. Fit loose and are reinforced in high impact areas.

StumpyNB · 10-13-2004, 03:22 PM

I have the same problem with bunching behind the knees. Thats the only thing that bothers me.

bug99_69 · 01-30-2005, 09:01 PM

I wear icon ti-max pants very comfy for the long haul.

Scout · 02-05-2005, 09:41 AM

I wear army BDU pants when I ride long distance. Lots-O pockets, comfortable and durable. Much more comfortable than jeans.

GPMRacing · 02-26-2005, 08:17 AM

I wear my Levi 505 jeans all the time. Did a 1300+ mile trip in 3 days a few months ago. When bunching occurred it just took a stand up on the pegs a lil jiggle and the road never stopped.

Do what ever you do but, don't forget your pants!

stoinkythepig · 02-28-2005, 03:05 PM

Sweat pants under my 'stich are great for long rides.

bumblebee · 02-28-2005, 09:57 PM

the insides of my knees get sore from the inseam on my jeans...I guess I grip the tank too hard?

nibbs · 02-28-2005, 11:36 PM

anybody have the new icon anthem riding jeans?

Squid Killer · 04-07-2005, 11:44 PM

The longest ride I did in jeans was 6000 miles. I learned to take my wallet out of the back pocket and that some underwear work better than others.

6er · 05-05-2005, 01:16 AM

I've had the jeans problem. I recently did a PA to SC and back trip and knew regular jeans weren't gonna work. I wore my BDUs (battle dress uniform/ offical camos) insdead. Worked perfectly. Rode through rain for two hours and a half hour laster they were completly dry. The protection aspect is questionagle though.