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Joe Rocket Phoenix 3.0 Pants FREE-AIR poly/mesh shell Height adjustable Grade A C.E. Rated knee protectors Rock Tex seat and knee reinforcements Full length Side zippers Sure Fit adjustable waistband, New Pattern! eliminating any unwanted bunching Removable High Density Hip Padding Two external pockets Melt Resistant Material on Lower Leg Area 8 zipper for jacket attachment Reflective stripes
Overall rating
Probably the best value in sub-$200 mesh pants
PostedJune 18, 2012
Cesare57
From Austin
State:TX
Rider Type:Commuter
Age:45-54
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
4
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5
Fit
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I looked long and hard, and tried on a bunch of different pants before settling on these. I wanted an overpant for my hot weather commutes, and these are perhaps the only sub-$200 mesh pants that have everything I wanted - full-length leg zippers, snap waist closure, adjustable waist, CE knee armor, and hip padding. While I've just had them a few days, I've already put 100+ miles on them in near-100 temps, and find them very comfortable, even over jeans. They're at least as cool as the kevlar jeans I had used for hot weather, but with better protection and ability to carry your small stuff. They breath and move extremely well - I don't even notice I'm wearing an overpant. My one minor complaint is that I wish they could cinch up at the lower leg for a snugger fit. If the wind is just right they will flap around some.
Like most everyone, I think going up a size is the way to go. I'm 6' and 170 or so, and wear 32W x 34L pants. According to Joe Rocket's size chart on their website, the Phoenix series is designed as an overpant, and therefore they recommend not going up a size. By their sizing, I should wear a M, but I tried on a pair in L locally, and they fit perfect. They were the only pants of perhaps the eight that I tried that fit perfect in both the waist and length. One final note - they don't have a liner so they're not really a 3-season pant since maybe 50-55 is about as cool as you'd want to wear these in. However, if you ride a lot in hot weather but don't have hundreds to spend on mesh pants, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better value under $200.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Joe Rocket Phoenix 3.0 Pants FREE-AIR poly/mesh shell Height adjustable Grade A C.E. Rated knee protectors Rock Tex seat and knee reinforcements Full length Side zippers Sure Fit adjustable waistband, New Pattern! eliminating any unwanted bunching Removable High Density Hip Padding Two external pockets Melt Resistant Material on Lower Leg Area 8 zipper for jacket attachment Reflective stripes
Liner
do these come with a removable liner? i think that the 2.0 did but i cant tell and its not listed on the features.
No, they don't so probably won't work well much below say 55 degrees.
11 months ago
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Cesare57
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
Austin