Scooterists are a strange bunch. We’ll spend a fortune on goodies that promise to extract the last amount of power from our motors, but when it comes to riding gear we’ll happily soldier on with what we’ve used for years. Despite plenty of evidence to contrary, many seem happy to ride in a pair of old denims, or even ‘safety shorts’, yet there’s a perfectly viable alternative available off the shelf. This month we try to dispel a few myths and get some buying tips from Ian Wilson, a man who knows the riding jean market inside out.
Scootering: Back in the 1980s and 90s I rode thousands of miles in Levi’s (other brands are available) and never had a mishap. They’re comfortable, stylish and don’t look out of place when I reach my destination. Why do I need some riding jeans now?
In a nutshell, fashion jeans won’t protect
