11-07-13, 10:16 AM
Why jeans? Firstly because I find textile armoured trousers to be far too warm in the summer. Secondly, because most of my riding is done to visit places of interest, where I don't want the bother of having to change when I get there, and don't currently have a top box to stuff it all in. Thirdly, when I started riding, there wasn't all this protective gear available anyway, everyone wore jeans and I guess that's stuck with some of us. In my 30 odd years of riding, I've come off the bike, now let's see, 6 times I think, and as far as legs are concerned, only had minor gravel rash on a knee once (whilst in jeans). I have also worked in parts/clothing depts. in bike shops for about ten years and always recommended to customers that they get fully kitted, after that it's their choice. If you decide to do one thing or another, I'm not going to criticise you for it, that's your choice, and I don't want to take that away from you.