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Summer non-waterproof motorcycle pants

Motorcycle trousers without a membrane are so much easier and more comfortable to wear than waterproof trousers. There is, of course, one problem with this form of attire on the bike. Basically, if it rains you are going to get wet.

The solution, of course, is to carry with you something like a pair of Scott waterproof, over-trousers. Now for some people this is an unimaginable inconvenience; a step too far. And indeed if you commute all year round, and like to tour in Wales, Scotland or Ireland then equipping yourself in this way may just not be for you.

But for most casual, weekend riders, rain is an unfortunate inconvenience, not a regular occurrence. Most weekend riders will look out of the window on a Sunday morning. If it's raining, they will go back to bed. What also has to be remembered is that, contrary to our unreliable memories, it does not rain all the time. On average in the summer in the UK, there will be some rain on just one day out of three.

The bottom line is that it just doesn't rain every day, and the reality for most of us is that if we find ourselves riding in the rain we have simply been caught out. And so we simply don't see the logic in always going out on a summer’s day prepared for an impending hurricane when, most of the time, we won't see a drop of rain.

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Klim Switchback cargo pant in teak

Paul: A nice match for the Marrakesh

A lovely trouser that fits well and has plenty of pockets but more importantly allows for air to cool you down on a hot day. They look like a pair of adventure trail trousers when off the bike but if you plan to ride to dinner or hang out in the pub then they are not as convincing as a pair of Rokker jeans for stealth bike clothing. I upgraded the armour to D3O Diablo which was an easy swap and gives a little more protection. Great product for the price and a nice go to on a hot day.

Rukka Air Vihti pants in black

Richard: Defence and Comfort

When choosing bike gear, and particularly summer touring gear, it is sometimes easy to get carried away with having the most comfortable and cool clothing on the market, at the same overlooking the main reason for wearing it! On a bike, comfort is important, but Id argue that safety is even more vital, so finding a trade-off is the name of the game. These trousers, with proper armour the type that does not end up on the inside of your knees, doing nothing at all are a great trade-off. They are comfortable, practical and certainly feel robust and safe. In my so far limited test, they also have good airflow, and being Rukka, a good warranty. Sadly, they are also expensive, but you cant win them all!

Fuel Sergeant 2 pants in colonial white

Rik: Cooler than my Rokkers

So, now, what drives you to buy outrageous and outrageously expensive white bike pants that even The Chap in the Cap suggests are impractical...Well, you dont need a reason, youre just reacting to some mad impulse. And I kinda love these. Point 1. They are NOT white. They are a very light taupe - still a classic chino colour, certainly nowhere near as dark as tan, possibly nearer the cool grey shade in Klim. Point 2- I hate the armour, tho good quality swapped for my favourites. Point 3 - a stupid velcro closure for the handy external knee armour pockets does not line up cleanly, so you get a lip, which is ok if youre going for the Mad Max look but annoys me still, its much more useful than internal knee pockets Point 3 - great fit, flattering, comfortable on and off the bike, am 3232 in LevisUniqlo, and they were spot on. I didnt find them short on the bike, either. Point 4 - maybe only me, but on my sports bike, the suede thigh patch bends naturally in the knee crease and presents a fairly hard edge that snags on the tankframe and thats unnerving when youre putting your foot down, but this doesnt happen on an adventure bike... Overall, I love them even more than my Rokker Tweeds tho less acceptable in some business environments. They are at a very significant premium in price to Oxfords latest chino - but you do rather feel like youre the business when you turn up in these. And if you worry about what other people think, buy the other colours instead.