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Rokker Tweed Chino in dark grey
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Rokker Tweed Chino in dark grey Product Information
But this is a company that never stands still, and so they also produce some great chinos and cargo pants. Well, these tweed chinos are what might be termed ‘next generation’. Okay, that sounds a bit poncy, especially given that, under the skin, they are really just a Rokkertech jean. But what’s new here is that the producer of the material they are made from, Armalith, has developed a technique that allows them to 3D print designs on to the surface of the fabric itself.
The pattern that has been ‘printed’ on to the surface of these jeans we would describe as a kind of herringbone tweed. And it’s very convincing. From the outside they look like a casual trouser that you might have picked up from a gentleman’s outfitter. But they are made with a UHMWPE, so are pretty darned strong, and indeed are rated AA under EN 17092. They come with super-thin and pliable Sas-Tec armour, they are stretchy, and because this is basically a single-layer jean they are going to flow oodles of air in warm weather. Both on and off the bike, they are incredibly comfortable. The fits is, admittedly, on the slimmer side, but the stretch means that they are going to work on all but rugby players and time trialists.
Now, not everybody is going to feel that they can carry off a tweed pant on the bike; they are not going to be to everybody’s liking. Me personally, I love them. I often wear mine in the office. They are as nice to wear as any trousers I own and I know that, if I do want to jump on the bike, all I need is to insert the armour, and I am good to go. It is true that when when I first came into work in them a couple of young lads in the warehouse burst into laughter, but all it took was a ‘clip around the ear’, and they fell back into line. I still like them. The pants, that is.
Specification
- Rokkertech jean chassis 3D printed with herringbone tweed pattern on surface
- Made from a single-layer fabric that contains UHMWPE for strength
- Supplied with super-thin and pliable Sas-Tec armour for the knees and hips
- Rated AA under EN17092
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Reviews
Robin Palmer: Comfortable
Comfortable and smart, they have a good cut to them that makes anyone look good.
Jamie Black: The best
Cant fault them at all , wear them all the time and pop the armour in when riding . Out and about in the Highlands today in a balmy 5 degrees , a dry day , and stopped at a coffee shop . felt very smart in these chinos and didnt have to take any gear off . They are excellent . so glad I bought on the discounted weekend .
Rik: Everything Chris says it is
Am always flailing myself with guilt when I eye up Rokker gear. A bit like Klim soooo achingly cool, but really, is it that much more cool and that much more safe in the real world than say oh yawn Oxford chinos? I bought two of those for less than a pair of Rokker jeans a few months ago. OK, the armour is unwearable but, boy, have they come a long way since Oxford and Frank Thomas were just about the only brands we could look to because Dainese were soooo achingly cool, but really....You get the picture. First off, I cant verify the previous reviewers suggestion that the jean material is better, not least because I dont have any other Rokkers but perhaps also because if Chris says they are the same material, only they are printed with the snazzy tweed, then Im thinking theres no difference in material, right? Sizing a perfect 3232 come up like LevisUniqlo. Fit like a glove. I parted company with my quads a few years back, so the taperedslim fit doesnt make me look like a fat middle aged bloke in denial. Comfort gorgeous, the stretch is just-so, and although were told the tweed pattern is a print, you really do need to be told, to know. I like SAS Tec armour, so Im fine with the included set. If anything, the profile is slightly less obvious than my D30 retrofitted on the Oxfords but that could just be the coarser material on the Oxfords... and theres the rub - the tweed pattern justifies itself because its highly acceptable in the day job the tan Oxfords are, too, to be fair, but the olive cargos raise eyebrows in the corridors of power. So, a very desirable piece of kit from an edgy brand, that justifies cost on usefulness, safety and practicality. And in one of Motolegends legendary sales, irresistible. Also, you get a cool bag... Just hanging about in case the matching vest comes up on sale. Ive got just the right cap.
Peter Park: Buy the Jean Instead
Good enough, but the jean material is better