Now that winter has come for most of you, I'm sure you may be looking for good overpants that are warm, waterproof and protective. A couple things to consider while shopping for pants:
- When the zippers don't extend past the knee from the ankle, then they're meant to be worn AS pants. When the zippers do go up to the knee and hips, then you know they're meant to be worn as OVERpants. If you want to buy pants that are meant to be worn as pants, then buy them one size larger so you can wear them over your jeans/streetclothes.
- Some pants have multiple liners (insulated + windproof/waterproof). When trying on multiple liners, keep in mind that you may not wear them with all the liners all the time. Think about how you'll likely wear them the most and buy them in that fit/configuration.
- Always try them on the bike!
1) Olympia ProMax Pants $199.99
- Read my review here. These are one of the best options for a winter overpant, especially if you commute, given the hip to toe zippers.
2) FirstGear HT Overpants $161.96
- FirstGear also makes the TPG pants, however, they do not have a hip to toe zipper. If you don't care about this feature, then you may want to consider these instead, since they gave .
- I had an older version of these and they worked really well for the 2 years I had them. I never needed the liner, although I rode in windy and rainy conditions. I would say they aren't as warm as the Olympia Pros though.
3) REV'IT Mistral Pants $239.99
- Remember that Rev'it makes their pants in Short, Standard and Long sizes!
- These have a removable waterproof/windproof liner but no insulated liner so a solid baselayer is key
4) REV'IT Zip Pants $139.99
- These are a lighter weight overpant with no removable liners. The shell is waterproof/windproof
- These are not vented at all
- These have unisex sizing (XXS to 3XL), however Short sizes can only be ordered in Small(backordered) to 3XL. I've tried on XXS and they fit me pretty good. I'm normally a US 4 in pants. However, if you're cursed with a short torso like me then you'll find they ride up rather high when standing. They don't bother me in riding position, but for me personally, it was a little too much when the seams reached my bust area.
5) Fieldsheer Mercury 2.0 $143.99
- These also have 2 way hip to toe zippers!
Well I've been trying to get back on the IMS show circuit this year, but was only partially successful. I am thrilled to announce that I'll be working 2 booths at the San Mateo show this year, the 'Women and Motorcycling' and 'Club Connection booths. As in previous years, Friday is half off for ladies only! A coupon will be made available on the link below, so keep checking the IMS site.
I've also been asked to go Long Beach to work the 'Women and Motorcycling' booth there as well. I'm so excited to go to the largest IMS on the West Coast!! So if you're going to be in either city, come see me at this booth where I'll be giving Gear talks and chatting about motorcycling to everyone who stops by. I'll also be available to answer all your gear related questions!
It's time for Scuderia's annual fall open house! Looking for gear? Just getting started and interested in buying a scooter? Maybe you've never heard of 
