Rokker Rokkertech single-layer motorcycle jeans explained
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2020
- We love the Rokker brand. And we particularly love their Rokkertech jeans. We’ve tested every jean out there, but in our view there’s nothing to match the Rokkertechs. With a slide time of over six seconds, these jeans are 50% more abrasion resistance than a leather trouser. But they look fantastic and they’re lovely to wear. For many people a Rokkertech is their favourite jean; off or on the bike. In the early days, there was just one style. But now there are four different colours and three different fits. And that’s before we look at the ladies jeans. There are loads of waist sizes and four different leg lengths. The number of permutations is huge. Some will need the straight fit. Some will want the slim fit, although not everybody can get into a slim jean! If you can’t, you might need a tapered slim. It’s all a bit perplexing. You need to be guided by people who know these jeans. Frankly, that narrows the field, because nobody carries the number of jeans we do, and nobody knows how to make them fit like we do. Armour can also be an issue, because the armour pocket on the Rokkertech is not adjustable. But, if we have to, we’ll unsew the armour pocket and move it up or down. Come and see us, and we’ll also make sure we get the length dead right; again both on and off the bike. And all such alterations we do for free if you come and see us. So, as you might have realised, getting these jeans right can be a challenge. Which is where this review comes in. In it Chris deconstructs the Rokkertech jean. He, with some input from Sara, tells you pretty much everything you need to know about them. If you’re ordering online, this guide should be of help. Of course, when a pair of jeans costs this much you really want to get them right, and whilst we hope this guide will help there’s still no substitute for paying us us a visit in Guildford. Come see us, and you won’t leave here until they’re right. This is not a short video, but if you’re spending £350, then 35 minutes doesn’t seem an excessive amount of time to invest in the decision.
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Chris and Sarah - exceptional review - thank you
Nice thorough review as usual!
One point is freezing doesn't kill germs and bacteria!
A fantastic _ dare I say it again a fantastic review as always. Nobody explains or reviews like you guys. I would trust your advice with my life
I live across the pond ,so it is difficult for me to stop. By,how can I get them in the USA?
This presentation sold me on the Rokker Raw which I have now worn for a nearly a year and they come highly recommended. I bough mine in my usual Levi's size and I have invested in a D3O level 2 hip protector, which fits snuggly but gives you a somewhat feminine shape in the hips ...
PS: I am wearing the jeans on my "Alpinestars Charger Pro Backpack Review" video.
Fantastic Video guys. very informative! think i need some of these jeans now ;)
Great video as always its like open University for bike gear.... I actually binge watch your videos on occasion its a gear geeks dream. Just wish I lived closer to your shop.... Please can you advise if the Rokker lights will fit over my altberg road runners?.. thanks guys.
My regular shop jeans tend to wear out between the legs within 1-2 years of daily use.
How long will these hold up?
I would love to wear these all day commuting and in the office. Thanks for the great videos!
Hey Chris. Does Rokker make a moto jean that is waist high? Too many jeans are low rise and I end up with plumber butt when I sit on my bike.
amazing review
What would be the width difference in the tight area between straight and slim? I couldn‘t see it in the video.
I have got min of taper model, I am fully satisfied 👍
Hi....will the rokker "raw straight" fit over my sidi adventure gor-tex boot
At 5:26 you mention you've tested every single layer jeans on the market. Is there any reason you don't stock Bull-it Jeans? From what I see, they use Covec which has a high melting point i.e. you won't get burned during a slide, as you would Dyneema which has a high level of heat transfer. Is there anything you don't like about Bull-it jeans or Covec material that we should avoid??
What percent of the jean fabric is UHMWPE? What is the weight of the jean fabric?
Very informative video, Motolegends!
Still not sure what to think of UHMWPE though. It's the toughest fabric on the planet... until it gets hot. The melting point is 134°C, it starts to fall apart way before that. How that matters in a slide would be good to know. The cambridge machine is rough but slow, friction heat is minimal. The Darmstadt machine on max on the other hand might be more revealing.
Looking forward to that AAA rating.
This is an excellent point. Also, it would be good to know how much heat is transferred to the wearer of the jean when sliding - will your skin get burned? Heat resistance is one of kevlar's big benefits.
According to Bennett’s, you are much safer with double layer jeans.
Concerning that two independent tests come back vastly different results. Who is right, the manufacturer or Bennett’s…..
Best thing would be for motolegends to send a pair of jeans for independent testing themselves but even then there is a conflict of interest on the results….
@@gingergomoto8787 I am happy with my 2 pairs of double layer hood jeans. I am a motolegends customer and happy with them. But the claims for these single layer jeans just don’t add up. The test that made most sense and was independent, showed the hood lasting twice as long as the rokker. Case dismissed. Waiting for a response from the chap in the cap. I bet he is fuming.
@@alrightdave6135 I also own both hood jeans and these jeans. I fully accepted that the single layers I tend to use for just chilled riding on the basis that the testing ML quote for my jeans was just over 4 seconds.
What concerns me is that ML quote 6 seconds for the raw jeans when the test Bennett’s did came back with 2. That puts them roughly a third less than what ML quote on their website. If I use the same math to my so called 4 second jeans then they would likely last less than 1.5 seconds on the same test (potentially).
I’ve got nothing against ML I just want clarity so I know what risks I’m taking and what I should expect from my £300 protective jeans…..
Given the price difference between Rokker and Resurgence, what do you feel is gained as far as protection? If Resurgence can produce a AAA rated jean, is there something specific about the Rokker that lends itself to be considered safer? Serious thanks for all the work you put into bringing us useful, in-depth information!
I don't think I suggested that the Rokker jeans were more protective than the Resurgence jeans. Indeed, with a slide time of 10 seconds the Resurgence New Wave jeans are notionally somewhat more abrasion resistant. I suppose, in the real world, one has to ask whether one needs a slide time of 10 seconds, given that the Rokkertech slide time of 6.4 seconds is already 50% greater than that of leather. In terms of price there is not a great deal between them. The new CE approved version of the New Wave jean is £300; the Rokkertech is £350. The Resurgence jeans are certainly heavier and most people find them less comfortable to wear than the Rokkers. They also have quite a wide leg that suits some people but not others. In conclusion I would concede that the Resurgence jeans are technically more protective, but what we always found here in the shop was that most people preferred to take the Rokkers even though they were more expensive. Ultimately, I think it may come down to fit.
@@Motolegends everything you said makes perfect sense, and I'll keep those points in mind for my next purchase. Can't thank you enough for the transparency in your replies; the assistance certainly follows your trusted reputation 👍🏼
Nice presentation. However, I thought that I am hallucinating or asleep when I heard you explaining that 6000 euro test is too expensive for a mega popular company, which produces most expensive riding jeans in the world 😂😂
If I am travelling to the shop from the barbarous North is it best to book an appointment for fitting?
Not necessary but please don't turn up at 5pm. Phone ahead a few days before you are coming and we can put some items aside if you know what you want to look at.
Slightly off topic, but when are Motolegends restocking Resurgence jeans please?
In the future we will only be doing single layer jeans.
I live in snake infested Australia and want to know if their is a full pair of jeans that protect every part of your lower body from snake bites. Sakes can bite you anywhere. Not just your lower leg.
I live across the pond , how do I get these pants. I can't find a link to gilford.
Try www.Motolegends.com/motorcycle-jeans/Rokker
Why has the Rokkertech Raw jeans in 40/34 Long been discontinued?
We have run out of that size as have Rokker and there is no date for the next manufacturing run at present. We do have a 40 / 36 available which could be turned up to 34.
Thanks 😎👍
I like her belt.
Great jeans but if I'd known how fiddly and difficult the button fly would be I'd have bought something else. After a couple of hours on the bike one needs a necessary break - and one does definitely not need to be grappling with awkward buttons in order to take that break! Why on earth Rokker think they're a good idea is beyond me.
I'd take buttons over a zip any day of the week. When you are used to them they open faster than a zip! It is more premium and less prone to material failure unlike zippers. In the end it is personal preference and it is good that people can have a zip option now. But i can't stand the bashing on the button fly as if it's a pure bad thing that no one likes.
@@RutgerMulder I have buttons on a pair of Rohan jeans and they are fine - the problem I find with the Rokkertech jeans is that the material is much stronger and slightly thicker than standard denim, and the button holes are a tight fit, making the buttons really difficult to insert and to undo (especially in a hurry!), particularly when you are already encumbered with heavier than "normal" jackets etc. There's no way that I could open these faster than a zip, kudos to you!
In order to afford a pair of these jeans I would need to sell one of the testicles I'm trying to protect by buying them!
Didn't know you could get that much for a testicle these days but good to know.
3:18 and what this means is, once you're done with it, burn it.. cause the environment isn't gonna break it down. lol
You need to watch Bennetts review because they certainly are not the best single layer jeans and your claim to 50% more abrasive than leather? Unfortunately i was taken in by your wild claims and paid 349 quid for a pair!! as they say you learn from your mistakes
Don’t be silly. No clothing retailer is more obsessed with safety than we are. Bennetts’ video is nothing more than a bit of political, muck raking. It is nonsense. Bennetts’ Social is basically ‘click bait’ designed to sell you more insurance. They want to create a debate to increase viewership. I have a certificate from SATRA that confirms a 6.96 second slide time on our Tapered Slims. If you email help@, I’d be happy to send you a copy of the certificate. CP
@@Motolegends Ok, thank you for your reply.
Regards
Mark
@@Motolegends looking forward to seeing it Chris.
@@markellison4875 Any luck with that certificate?
@@andrewlim3842 just waiting for a reply.
Please retract that statement about freezing jeans; I worked in biotech and bacteria and virus specimens are conserving freezing. Have you noticed their elation when scientists discover animals frozen for millennia in permafrost? That's because extracting DNA, bacterial disease(s) and food remnants is easier and productive.
If it's going to take you over 35 minutes to explain 1 pair of jeans, I'm not watching it. A pair of pants is NOT rocket science!