roach rally

barry · 11-07-2003, 11:04 PM

http://www.roachclothing.com/product...ur_rallyfr.php

anyone have any experience with em? they seem to be "all the rage" but i gotta figure out if its all hype or not. lets here some true life stories.

barry

corey@nsmb.com · 11-07-2003, 11:14 PM

I use the new DH ones...basically the same but with wrap around protection.

This is one of the few times you can believe the hype. SUPER solid armour, the only armour I have ever used that stays on your leg, regardless of crashing, temperature, etc.

Superior coverage, shin, knee and above the knee.

Great ventilation, air blows right through them.

Fair pricing....Cheaper than Dianese with a whole new level of protection.

And COMFY!! Once they break in, you can hardly tell they are on.

Corey

barry · 11-07-2003, 11:19 PM

rad.

yeah im selling my dainese. i dont have knee armour, so i figure i'd spread the protection all across the body.

thanks mullet, you always have rad gear reviews

corey@nsmb.com · 11-07-2003, 11:25 PM

Thanks man, I appreciate that.

You are selling your Dianese? Thats doing them a decent honour. Mine have been transformed into dust collectors. They seem to work best that way.

Dimes · 11-08-2003, 01:26 AM

Don't the DH have a different padding pattern that allows for air circulation that is superior to the FR legs?

Nelson · 11-08-2003, 01:28 AM

what ones are the DH? the open backed ones?

trail worker · 11-08-2003, 01:34 AM

My dainese legs work alright.and that's big alright.
they slip around like mad,and often slip down leaving the meaty portion just above my knee vulnerable.
they work alright i suppose,but i'm not overly impressed.
i'd get the roach rally if i were you.i have a buddy who rides em and loves them.they looks like an improved version of the dainese.

FullMonty · 11-08-2003, 02:02 AM

I have the Dianese DH Opens (with the clip mesh back instead of the sock-type.) Anyway, they suck. Definitely not worth what you pay, IMO. The slide around constantly, to the point that even on a ride, they slide down my legs and the rubberized top strap is on my kneecap, not the actual plastic cup. I wouldn't be surprised by this if I was walking, as that's not what the pads are designed for, but it happens when pedaling/riding. I think the major problem is that my thighs are hugeness (like, tree trunk huge,) and then my claves are semi-normal size. I'm getting a set of the new Roach RallyDH legs for my B-day, and they definitely fit my leg better. Plus, they basically ride on the cuff of my shoe, so they can't slide down. Stoked to get out on the trails w/ em.

Desloc · 11-08-2003, 02:18 AM

I tried both the DH with the closed back and the FR with the open back. I agree, you will forget they are on in minutes... very comfy to say the least.

Only one problem... the straps in the XL wouldn't go around my calves or forearm. Any armor from Fox, Troy Lee, 661, Hoots, etc. all fit in size large. I mean cmon, XL for pinners... jeez

Other than that they are so damn nice ... grrrrrr

Des

IFO · 11-08-2003, 02:45 AM

the new Roach armor looks good...

bout time to their old "soft" armor was def. getting dated versus what else is out there for protection these days....

if your looking for a option to purchase use this as a price point...

http://www.bikeroom.com/product.cfm?ProductID=531

(free arms...baby)

FullMonty · 11-08-2003, 02:47 AM

Seems about right. I paid $105 incl. tax for my Rally DH legs.

Correction: My grandma paid.

barry · 11-08-2003, 03:52 AM

yeah ill get the DHs. if your gonna wear armour you might as well wear heavier stuff. plus the grey looks better, and theyll be warmer in the winter

Ralph Wiggum · 11-08-2003, 04:54 AM

i got mine DHs for $75 when the deal was on at rocky cycle
P.S. they are awesome

M13 · 11-08-2003, 05:22 AM

^ werd but my bro got em for 75 at overtimes.

this was a DEAL.

i wish the fr one had some rear protection cause i m scared of missing pedal and raping the calves

which hurt alot more than frontal IMO.

btw this armour has saved me from couple roadrash and i m gonna buy my own soon.

maybe from bikeroom

switch · 11-08-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Desloc
Only one problem... the straps in the XL wouldn't go around my calves or forearm

I tried the leg armor, and it was fine. But like you, I found the arm armor too tight, even in XL. It's not like I have Hulk Hogan biceps either. They screwed up on the sizing.

11-07-2003, 11:04 PM	#1
barry bikes Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: rossland Posts: 2,861 Rep Power: 11892	roach rally http://www.roachclothing.com/product...ur_rallyfr.php anyone have any experience with em? they seem to be "all the rage" but i gotta figure out if its all hype or not. lets here some true life stories. barry __________________

11-07-2003, 11:19 PM	#3
barry bikes Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: rossland Posts: 2,861 Rep Power: 11892	rad. yeah im selling my dainese. i dont have knee armour, so i figure i'd spread the protection all across the body. thanks mullet, you always have rad gear reviews __________________

11-08-2003, 01:28 AM	#6
Nelson Click Click Click Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,587 Rep Power: 34177	what ones are the DH? the open backed ones? __________________ .

11-08-2003, 02:02 AM	#8
FullMonty I'm Surrey-ous. Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 10,211 Rep Power: 10788875	I have the Dianese DH Opens (with the clip mesh back instead of the sock-type.) Anyway, they suck. Definitely not worth what you pay, IMO. The slide around constantly, to the point that even on a ride, they slide down my legs and the rubberized top strap is on my kneecap, not the actual plastic cup. I wouldn't be surprised by this if I was walking, as that's not what the pads are designed for, but it happens when pedaling/riding. I think the major problem is that my thighs are hugeness (like, tree trunk huge,) and then my claves are semi-normal size. I'm getting a set of the new Roach RallyDH legs for my B-day, and they definitely fit my leg better. Plus, they basically ride on the cuff of my shoe, so they can't slide down. Stoked to get out on the trails w/ em. __________________ Check my stuff for sale!

11-08-2003, 02:47 AM	#11
FullMonty I'm Surrey-ous. Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 10,211 Rep Power: 10788875	Seems about right. I paid $105 incl. tax for my Rally DH legs. Correction: My grandma paid. __________________ Check my stuff for sale!

11-07-2003, 11:14 PM	#2
corey@nsmb.com I want to ride. Join Date: Dec 1977 Location: The Darkside Posts: 10,543 Rep Power: 666	I use the new DH ones...basically the same but with wrap around protection. This is one of the few times you can believe the hype. SUPER solid armour, the only armour I have ever used that stays on your leg, regardless of crashing, temperature, etc. Superior coverage, shin, knee and above the knee. Great ventilation, air blows right through them. Fair pricing....Cheaper than Dianese with a whole new level of protection. And COMFY!! Once they break in, you can hardly tell they are on. Corey

11-07-2003, 11:25 PM	#4
corey@nsmb.com I want to ride. Join Date: Dec 1977 Location: The Darkside Posts: 10,543 Rep Power: 666	Thanks man, I appreciate that. You are selling your Dianese? Thats doing them a decent honour. Mine have been transformed into dust collectors. They seem to work best that way.

11-08-2003, 01:26 AM	#5
Dimes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Port Alberni, BC Posts: 433 Rep Power: 12	Don't the DH have a different padding pattern that allows for air circulation that is superior to the FR legs?

11-08-2003, 01:34 AM	#7
trail worker bikes on the brain Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Kootenays Posts: 5,771 Rep Power: 8773456	My dainese legs work alright.and that's big alright. they slip around like mad,and often slip down leaving the meaty portion just above my knee vulnerable. they work alright i suppose,but i'm not overly impressed. i'd get the roach rally if i were you.i have a buddy who rides em and loves them.they looks like an improved version of the dainese.

11-08-2003, 02:18 AM	#9
Desloc ~ 4 BaR LoVe ~ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Port Moody Posts: 1,738 Rep Power: 30890	I tried both the DH with the closed back and the FR with the open back. I agree, you will forget they are on in minutes... very comfy to say the least. Only one problem... the straps in the XL wouldn't go around my calves or forearm. Any armor from Fox, Troy Lee, 661, Hoots, etc. all fit in size large. I mean cmon, XL for pinners... jeez Other than that they are so damn nice ... grrrrrr Des

11-08-2003, 02:45 AM	#10
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4376288	the new Roach armor looks good... bout time to their old "soft" armor was def. getting dated versus what else is out there for protection these days.... if your looking for a option to purchase use this as a price point... http://www.bikeroom.com/product.cfm?ProductID=531 (free arms...baby)

11-08-2003, 03:52 AM	#12
barry bikes Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: rossland Posts: 2,861 Rep Power: 11892	yeah ill get the DHs. if your gonna wear armour you might as well wear heavier stuff. plus the grey looks better, and theyll be warmer in the winter __________________

11-08-2003, 04:54 AM	#13
Ralph Wiggum Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: shilo Posts: 3,826 Rep Power: 4424586	i got mine DHs for $75 when the deal was on at rocky cycle P.S. they are awesome

11-08-2003, 05:22 AM	#14
M13 GT3071R Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BC Posts: 3,690 Rep Power: 23213	^ werd but my bro got em for 75 at overtimes. this was a DEAL. i wish the fr one had some rear protection cause i m scared of missing pedal and raping the calves which hurt alot more than frontal IMO. btw this armour has saved me from couple roadrash and i m gonna buy my own soon. maybe from bikeroom __________________ oh hai!

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