I am wondering what kind of gear - pants people use. I come from roadracing so I am used to all kinds of integral body armour in my riding gear. I like the loose, heavy duty over the boot pants that the MX guys are wearing these days but there appears to be no armour in them. As a supermoto guy I ride mostly on pavement, I'd really like something more than a bit of nylon and denim between me and the pavement. Does anyone make a pant like that which incorporates some armour? Anyone got any suggestions.
i dont have a supermoto anymore (SXV 5.5) but i used to mix road and off-road gear for protection and comfort. Vanson EXO leather jacket with Troy Lee Designs Explorer ballistic nylon pants, MX armor underneath. knee guards, hip pads, etc. this was a super comfy setup for most rides but not the best if you go pavement surfing. if i wanted more protection i would zip my Vanson jacket to a pair of Syed leather pants... both setups i would run MX boots with. the TLD pants are much thicker than the other off-road, over-the-boot styles i have (Klim and Thor) if you want a full suit, look at the Vanson Supermotard Racing Suit. it's got a mix of materials to help with weight and a different cut than a RR suit would have.
