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Here4DaGangBang posted:Anybody here got a Kriega backpack? It doesn't look like it's designed to take the weight off of your shoulders which any good back pack should do. You want the weight to be on your hips and use your shoulders to just keep the pack upright. Take a look at something like this for comparison: http://www.rei.com/product/762506 I own this REI pack. Use it for bicycling and day hiking and it's wonderful. You lose a little space due to the mesh back panel but it's amazing at keeping your back from sweating profusely. If you notice the adjustments on top of the shoulder straps - these are what allow you to get the pack on, adjust the waist/hip belt so it's snug, and then tighten up the top of the straps to remove the weight from your shoulders. Tighten up the bottoms to snug it up and you're good to go. For any sort of long distance riding I would really recommend a pack that has the same ability. Numinous fucked around with this message at 14:35 on Feb 2, 2010 |
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Feb 2, 2010 14:23
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Numinous posted:It doesn't look like it's designed to take the weight off of your shoulders which any good back pack should do. You want the weight to be on your hips and use your shoulders to just keep the pack upright. I was actually specifically wanting to avoid anything with a big waist belt on it, though I realise what you're getting at about not having the weight on your shoulders (I own a couple of bags with waist straps so myself, such as my Lowepro camera bag). I was looking at hiking packs etc. in the first place, until I saw the Kriega in a magazine ad. Apparently getting the weight off your shoulders is exactly what the Kriega packs do, but with their unconventional harness design instead of the style you've suggested: http://www.kriega.com/pages_australia/r25/R25-icon2page.html Some comments from reviews (both found on forums myself, and taken from reviews on the Kriega site): "Fantastically comfortable." "The R25 is of superb quality and extremely comfortable on the bike - importantly on a sports bike too, where it proves to be stable at all speeds and when cornering." "Very comfortable and you don't notice that you're wearing it really." "I did 4300 miles last year in eight days with the rucksack on my back the whole time and it never got uncomfortable." "..the chest straps distribute the bag’s weight better, easing back pain." "..due to the design of the bag and harness, the load is effectively transferred from the shoulders to the waist. This means that you can hardly tell you've got it on." "The weight disappears when it's on your back - Kriega call it load stability and it transfers the load away from your shoulders and on to your chest." Only the last 3 quotes are from reviews on the Kriega site. It certainly sounds like comfort shouldn't be a problem. I certainly hope this is the case anyway, as I pulled the trigger two days ago and hopefully the bag will turn up tomorrow. I'll be sure to let you all know what it's like. 
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Feb 2, 2010 15:25
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Here4DaGangBang posted:Only the last 3 quotes are from reviews on the Kriega site. It certainly sounds like comfort shouldn't be a problem. I certainly hope this is the case anyway, as I pulled the trigger two days ago and hopefully the bag will turn up tomorrow. I'll be sure to let you all know what it's like. I forgot to respond after checking them out last weekend. I tried out both the R35 and R25 and I was VERY impressed -- A buddy of mine was getting sized for gear at Aerostich and I went along pretty much just to check these packs out, since apparently there's only two resellers of them in the US and 'stich is one of them. I was mainly interested in the R35... WOW what a pack. I wore it around the store looking like a complete dork for ~20 minutes and I could barely even tell it was on there. The top adjustment straps didn't seem to do much, but when you cinched down the bottom straps most of the weight disappeared off your shoulders and was transferred to the heavily padded hip strap, with the rest (which isn't much) going on your chest. I liked the zipper closure on the R35 better than the R25, but the 25's system would offer more ventilation. Bigass reflective section on the back of the pack, smart compression system, seemed very well built. The 10yr warranty doesn't hurt anything either. The one thing that did surprise me was the size. For some reason I had the impression the R35 would be a huge cumbersome pack... it was not. In fact it seemed to be about the perfect size. I'd say the R25 is almost a bit small, but it would work just fine for day to day riding or commuting. I wanted something with some fairly serious cargo capacity as I'm planning on a number of weekend trips this year, along with a week long blast through the southwest. I also end up hauling a fair amount of poo poo around on errands for work, and it's way more fun to do that on a bike than take a car... Other than the cost I think they're fanfuckingtastic backpacks. I didn't end up getting one over the weekend but after thinking on it and checking out my other options I ended up ordering it yesterday.
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Feb 2, 2010 15:54
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needknees posted:Thoughts on Kriega backpacks Excellent, thanks for updating! Hmmm, I did think the R35 looked huge, I'm wondering now if maybe I should have ordered it anyway! Though I have no plans for weekend trips or anything yet, so am unlikely to need the space of the 35 very often at all. The 25 should be substantially larger than the lovely backpack I've used the couple of times I've needed to carry things up 'til now. Can't wait to get it!
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Feb 3, 2010 00:41
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I like the Boblbee Megalopolis. It looks like a jetpack/vacuum cleaner/parachute, can carry a surprising amount of stuff with the cargo straps (a dozen krispy kreme donuts, a boombox, textbooks), provides okay protection for laptop or whatever you'd have inside, and doubles as a CE certified level 2 back protector. There's mine with my shoes strapped to the outside with a cargo net and a casserole dish inside (was going to a picnic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/sets/72157594491932403/ And there's some random dude's flickr with better angles. Plus, I can dream about strapping my snowboard to my back and riding to the slopes. Imagine the look on people's faces. 
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Feb 3, 2010 02:35
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Wouldn't the drag from a snowboard make your rear end go airbone
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Feb 3, 2010 02:51
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Let me believe that it works How CA would it be to ride a bike straight to the mountain while everyone else rolls up in SUVs? 
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Feb 3, 2010 03:04
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redscare posted:Wouldn't the drag from a snowboard make your rear end go airbone Thats half the fun
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Feb 3, 2010 03:08
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redscare posted:Wouldn't the drag from a snowboard make your rear end go airbone If you have it the other way across your back like wings speeds over 45 are interesting...sometimes I really should just take the truck.
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Feb 3, 2010 03:35
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King of all Machines Operate posted:I like the Boblbee Megalopolis. It looks like a jetpack/vacuum cleaner/parachute, can carry a surprising amount of stuff with the cargo straps (a dozen krispy kreme donuts, a boombox, textbooks), provides okay protection for laptop or whatever you'd have inside, and doubles as a CE certified level 2 back protector. I've got 2 Boblbees and they're pretty great. I carried one for years instead of a briefcase and I have one I wear on my bike. With the waist strap you can take most of the weight off of your shoulders. I spent two 10 hour days on my motorcycle last spring and the Boblbee was as comfortable as it could possibly be, considering I was bent over on my SV650S. Cargo room is a bit limited due to the hard shell, but the upside is that things don't shift around much.
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Feb 3, 2010 13:29
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NewEnough has Joe Rocket textile jackets, Honda CBR design, for $39.99 http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/textile_jackets_and_pants/joe_rocket/honda_cbr_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html They only have blue, though.
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Feb 3, 2010 20:38
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Bob Morales posted:NewEnough has Joe Rocket textile jackets, Honda CBR design, for $39.99 I like how they show how easy it is to remove the Honda patches.
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Feb 3, 2010 23:27
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Does anyone know if there's something comparable to NewEnough but for  ?It's bad enough ordering from the states with the higher shipping costs, but I've ordered large/expensive stuff before and been screwed big time on import duties.
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Feb 3, 2010 23:42
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bung posted:I like how they show how easy it is to remove the Honda patches. Nice deal, I'd be all over this if I hadn't just bought a Ballistic 7 3/4 jacket.
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Feb 4, 2010 05:29
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This may be a silly question, but do helmet liners shrink in the cold? I took my brand new Shoei Hornet out snowmobiling that I'd worn once and by the time I was done it was loose. When I bought it it fit perfectly. The temps ranged from about 5 degrees to 30 degrees so could that have caused the looseness? Can I expect it to go back to normal once it warms up or do I get to buy myself another new helmet?
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Feb 4, 2010 16:43
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Taelrin posted:This may be a silly question, but do helmet liners shrink in the cold? I took my brand new Shoei Hornet out snowmobiling that I'd worn once and by the time I was done it was loose. When I bought it it fit perfectly. The temps ranged from about 5 degrees to 30 degrees so could that have caused the looseness? Can I expect it to go back to normal once it warms up or do I get to buy myself another new helmet? You're going to see the most break-in of the liner in the first few hours of wearing a helmet. It might just be the liner breaking in. I can't see the cold shrinking the liner enough to make a huge difference. You say the helmet fit perfectly when it was brand new... chances are it was too big on you. Ideally a helmet will be almost too tight when it's new then break in to something that's still snug yet comfortable. Depending on the size of the shell you may be able to get new cheek pads / liners a size smaller. It'd definitely be cheaper than buying a totally new lid.
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Feb 4, 2010 16:55
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It's finally here    Dainese Newsan Pelle. I can't talk about it without using hyperbole. The construction of the jacket is flawless and the materials are incredible. I am more pleased than you can possibly imagine. kylej fucked around with this message at 23:08 on Feb 4, 2010 |
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Feb 4, 2010 22:34
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Pretty Italian geeeeaaar  Congrats mate, that jacket looks fantastic.
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Feb 4, 2010 22:39
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ohwandernearer posted:So I need to get proper boots. These just came in the mail today finally. I got the version with the strap that goes over the laces to stop them from getting tangled up in the shifter. If you've ever come to a stop and had your laces get caught on your peg when you try and put your foot down, you'll appreciate this feature. The boots are real sturdy, very stiff sidewalls, feel nicely constructed and like they'll hold up to time. They are REALLY stiff so they'll need some time to break in before they'll be comfy to walk in, but they wear pretty inconspicuously. I bought them to have a pair of boots my feet can trust that wont make me look like a power ranger when going short distances or somewhere I have to be somewhat presentable. They'll do nicely for that. Recommended.
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Feb 4, 2010 23:45
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http://www.gaskrank.tv/tv/motorrad-fun/36-kg-schwerer-alu-daishin-cro-10963.htm Best helmet ever? Break in would be a bitch...
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Feb 5, 2010 00:41
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Breaking your neck on a tiny fall would also be a bitch.
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Feb 5, 2010 01:03
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kylej posted:Dainese Newsan Pelle. I can't talk about it without using hyperbole. The construction of the jacket is flawless and the materials are incredible. I am more pleased than you can possibly imagine. Nice, huh? I love my jacket, I almost can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can put the quilted liner in it because when I tried it on in store originally it had the liner in, and OH MY GOD SO NICE! The only thing I don't love about the jacket is that it's an vintage style leather, so it's designed to fade and look old and wants to do so quickly, so I'm conditioning it regularly to stave this off as long as possible. Ideally I'd have just liked standard black leather like the pants, but options are limited in jackets without the speed hump, so oh well.
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Feb 5, 2010 01:08
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AncientTV posted:Pretty Italian geeeeaaar Thank you. My gear has now eclipsed the value of my motorcycle which is a little strange. Here4DaGangBang posted:The only thing I don't love about the jacket is that it's an vintage style leather, so it's designed to fade and look old and wants to do so quickly, so I'm conditioning it regularly to stave this off as long as possible. Ideally I'd have just liked standard black leather like the pants, but options are limited in jackets without the speed hump, so oh well. Really? I thought this jacket had the fancy D-Skin leather. I need to pick up the Dainese cleaning kit and do my jacket and gloves before the season starts.
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kylej posted:It's finally here snip -Inu- fucked around with this message at 00:38 on Mar 9, 2011 |
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Feb 5, 2010 04:28
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kylej posted:Really? I thought this jacket had the fancy D-Skin leather. I need to pick up the Dainese cleaning kit and do my jacket and gloves before the season starts. Oh, I'm talking about my jacket, not yours. I got the Stripes:  I didn't realise when I bought it that it would fade quite a bit by design - had I known that before I bought it I probably would have investigated other options (and may not have found any other Dainese model imported to Australia which didn't have a hump), but it will only affect the appearance of the leather, not its performance, comfort or integrity, so I'm not terribly worried about it. Eventually I'll get sick of regularly conditioning it to delay the process and just let it go.
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Feb 5, 2010 05:09
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Here4DaGangBang posted:Oh, I'm talking about my jacket, not yours. I got the Stripes: Why do all the Dainese models have an awkward expression on their faces, like there's something not too comfortable going on?
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Feb 5, 2010 22:25
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Aargh posted:Why do all the Dainese models have an awkward expression on their faces, like there's something not too comfortable going on? It's hilarious. To be sort of fair, all leather gear fits like crap the first few days. But you'd think professional models should not show this in the actual marketing.
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Feb 5, 2010 22:46
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I've been wearing a Nolan N102 helmet for the last 30,000-something miles, and that whole time I had long (mid-back) hair. I just got all the hair cut off and now have a pretty short almost-buzz cut, can I expect this to change the fit of the helmet enough that it's no longer useable? If the comfort padding has been mushed too much by my hair to fit well without the long hair, can I just get a new liner/padding for the helmet, without compromising it's safety?
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Feb 6, 2010 01:11
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Tsaven Nava posted:I've been wearing a Nolan N102 helmet for the last 30,000-something miles, and that whole time I had long (mid-back) hair. I just got all the hair cut off and now have a pretty short almost-buzz cut, can I expect this to change the fit of the helmet enough that it's no longer useable? Probably not, and liner availability varies depending on the maker/model of the helmet.
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Feb 6, 2010 01:17
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 Click here for the full 604x531 image. In this picture, on my 6'5'', 190 lb. stature: Scorpion EXO-700 helmet Scorpion All-In Naked Jacket, XL Knox Back Protector, full ridges A*Stars Ridge waterproof boots Tourmaster Caliber pants Tourmaster Scarab winter gloves Some random GAP scarf
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Feb 6, 2010 04:15
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Anyone still have that link to a page where all sorts of various fabrics, mostly motorcycle-oriented fabrics, were tested and rated for abrasion resistance?
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Feb 6, 2010 04:41
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Tsaven Nava posted:Anyone still have that link to a page where all sorts of various fabrics, mostly motorcycle-oriented fabrics, were tested and rated for abrasion resistance? I would like to see this as well. I have to say, after visiting Aerostich last weekend and seeing their "crash rack" I was very surprised, and slightly concerned. Realistically though these suits were the worst of the worst; 'stich will repair any suit they can and if they cannot they'll offer a new one at a discount. These suits are ones that could not be repaired that the owners didn't request be returned... and some of them were pretty drat nasty looking. The material they use is definitely thicker than what's in my Firstgear Teton jacket and it's a bit freaky to think how it will hold up in the case of a crash. The TGP escape pants I got with the jacket seem to be pretty close to the thickness of the aerostich stuff. Interesting they would use different thicknesses of material on the the pants and jacket. I'm sure they will both be fine but it was a bit eye opening seeing all the ripped through material and a few torn seams on the aerostich stuff.
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To be fair, even the best racing leathers can get ripped to shreds in a bad crash. Aerostich and other textile gear offers us the best blend of safety, convenience, comfort and price. If ALL we cared about was abrasion resistance and safety, sure we'd all be wearing fitted leathers, but it's just not practical (or comfortable)
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Tsaven Nava posted:Anyone still have that link to a page where all sorts of various fabrics, mostly motorcycle-oriented fabrics, were tested and rated for abrasion resistance? Wiki has it, but they don't cite the source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_personal_protective_equipment#Textile_clothing I know the page you're talking about though, but I can't find it either.
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Feb 6, 2010 19:34
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http://www.gbfr.org/saveyourhide.pdf
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Feb 6, 2010 20:58
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the walkin dude posted:
Just as a heads up, my first winter riding I tried wearing a scarf like that, and it untangled itself and flew off me on the highway. So I'd suggest either tucking it in or or making drat sure that knot is not going to undo.
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Feb 6, 2010 21:03
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:Just as a heads up, my first winter riding I tried wearing a scarf like that, and it untangled itself and flew off me on the highway. So I'd suggest either tucking it in or or making drat sure that knot is not going to undo. Haha, I know. I had another scarf that did the same thing three weeks ago on the highway. So I certainly make drat sure that it's tied down tight. the walkin dude fucked around with this message at 21:46 on Feb 6, 2010 |
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Feb 6, 2010 21:43
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FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:Just as a heads up, my first winter riding I tried wearing a scarf like that, and it untangled itself and flew off me on the highway. So I'd suggest either tucking it in or or making drat sure that knot is not going to undo. I almost lost a scarf that way too. Learned to tie a knot in it real fast.
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redscare posted:I almost lost a scarf that way too. Learned to tie a knot in it real fast. Alternative even dorkier (yet more practical) solution -- balaclava!
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