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Distended Bowel posted:Tempting, but the comments about the shotty quality are a bit iffy - I had some awesome headphones I'd use when running, but the earpieces are far too bulky for a helmet. And then I broke those headphones. Sooooo I'm on the hunt for a new pair - again. I like these: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215-C...=I1EBOOOODOP308 putting them on correctly takes some practice, but my last set of Shures lasted me 10 years and probably saved my hearing.
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My gear includes: Dainese Textile Jacket (alternate cold weather Tourmaster Transitions Jacket) Shoei RF1100 helmet Alpinestars Net Air Boots (alternate TCX High tops http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-x-street-waterproof-shoes) Basic Sedici gauntlets which I like but some of the stitching is already coming loose after only 1500 miles ridden I have been looking for pants since I got my first bike in September to complete my gear. I decided to buy these pants for ~$100 for dedicated riding time (weekends): http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-sport-solare-vented-pants ...Still waiting on delivery and will post a review later. My alternate would be armored shorts and knee guards under regular jeans. If I don't like these pants I will likely go that route. I am still looking for an everyday pants solution for riding to work etc. Overpants seem to be the only practical quick change solution for work riding. Anyone have overpants that they like? Or....what is your quick change work riding solution? I can't wear a pair of $250 Dainese Jeans to work 5 days a week no matter how good they look.
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Stugazi posted:My gear includes: I have some overpants I used to wear to work before I got my leathers. I wear my 2 piece all the time now, and just change in the bathroom when I get there.
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Jan 6, 2013 21:36
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Just bought my second set of freeze out gear (top and bottom). Although the glove liners didn't blow me away, the underwear works really well. Way better than standard long johns. It was in the 40's today and I could ride a couple of hours in a perforated leather jacket and jeans. I did have a t-shirt on and a buff around my neck.
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Jan 7, 2013 00:22
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Is it at all comfortable to ride in the rain with only a "rain proof" jacket/pants or does water still get everywhere, necessitating an outer rain shell? Not heavy rain, just mild usually (Pacific Northwest).
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Jan 7, 2013 03:09
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I've found my boots get the wettest out of everything during a ride in the rain. Wet gear also drips, so unless you have a place to hang your gear to dry upon arriving at a destination, I'd recommend a compact outer shell so you can isolate wetness to a specific, small location and don't track water everywhere. But even so I'd say jacket and pants are fine if drying isn't an issue.
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Jan 7, 2013 05:53
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Stugazi posted:
The more I wear my First Gear HT overpants, the more I like them. The venting works pretty well for temperatures in the upper eighties (arid climate). Just the other day, I used the insulating liner with them and it worked wonders in low forties across town. They're basically snow-boarding / skiing pants with armor. Well worth the money IMO. XYLOPAGUS fucked around with this message at 05:56 on Jan 7, 2013 |
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Jan 7, 2013 05:54
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Distended Bowel posted:Tempting, but the comments about the shotty quality are a bit iffy - I had some awesome headphones I'd use when running, but the earpieces are far too bulky for a helmet. And then I broke those headphones. Sooooo I'm on the hunt for a new pair - again. Ugh. I didn't even bother looking at the 1-star reviews, hopefully they're not that bad. At least they seem to be good at what I'm buying them for - noise reduction. I do have other earbuds but as you said the bulkiness is a problem. I even have issues with my iphone's earpods being pulled out when putting on my helmet.
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Jan 7, 2013 08:11
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I bought a pair of these with some Christmas money http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-latigo-air-rr-boots The loving zipper has split after one 15 minute ride. I knew better than to buy another piece of Cortech anything after my gloves lasted all of 2 months before falling apart. I emailed Cortech to see if they will do anything to fix it. Last piece I will buy from them though.
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Jan 7, 2013 17:53
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After wearing my Alpinestars Scout WP boots for several commuting rides, I must say that I am impressed. As expected, they are completely waterproof. They keep my feet fairly warm, too. It got down to 23 last week and my toes were fine with a pair of regular cotton socks (20 mile ride to work from the ferry). They're still a bit stiff but are starting to break in. All I need to do now is find a good leather conditioner/waterproofer stuff to keep them in shap with.
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Jan 7, 2013 22:29
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Distended Bowel posted:I wrecked in a regular pair of Levi's and I had zero abrasions Reminder: the more you skimp on gear, the more your hospital bill will come out to be. I wouldn't even look at something that's got no armor like those jeans. If you don't like the look of racing pants (with the kneepucks and everything), buy a pair of women's dainese alien pants. That's what I'll be getting, and they come with hip+knee armor. Carry a change of clothes in a backpack if you have to, but don't ever put form over function w/r/t motorcycles, especially where gear is concerned.
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M42 posted:Reminder: the more you skimp on gear, the more your hospital bill will come out to be. I wouldn't even look at something that's got no armor like those jeans. If you don't like the look of racing pants (with the kneepucks and everything), buy a pair of women's dainese alien pants. That's what I'll be getting, and they come with hip+knee armor. Carry a change of clothes in a backpack if you have to, but don't ever put form over function w/r/t motorcycles, especially where gear is concerned. Kneepads are relatively cheap too. A good pair of riding jeans should have a little pocket for them to fit into.
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Jan 8, 2013 03:10
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True, that. I'm just very kneejerky about gear. 
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Jan 8, 2013 04:03
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I had a low-speed lowside in a pair of Old Navy jeans and they pretty much evaporated. Lucky I wasn't going fast, the road rash wasn't bad and you'd never notice the scar if I didn't point it out (wear real pants)
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Jan 8, 2013 05:26
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Found out if you wear high viz gear and show up at an accident scene everyone, including the police officers, will just assume you're a first responder. Was kind of odd but kind of nice.
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Jan 8, 2013 15:47
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"Where is the motorcyclist and why is there an EMT laying on the ground?"
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Jan 8, 2013 16:12
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Considering how often Seattle cops are out directing traffic, I want to go to a random intersection in a high-vis vest and a whistle just to see what'll happen.
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Jan 8, 2013 16:17
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Pope Mobile posted:After wearing my Alpinestars Scout WP boots for several commuting rides, I must say that I am impressed. As expected, they are completely waterproof. They keep my feet fairly warm, too. It got down to 23 last week and my toes were fine with a pair of regular cotton socks (20 mile ride to work from the ferry). I have yet to try it, but this comes highly recommended: http://www.mermacminkoil.com/ I'll have to get on getting my wife some m/c specific jeans w/ knee armor. She has leather m/c pants and a jacket, but the armored robot ninja look isn't always fun just to go out to dinner.
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Jan 8, 2013 16:41
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Someone's selling a women's revit ignition 1 (the older version) jacket near me, for $200. It's been worn very little, never down, etc. Good deal or no? Reckon I could knock it down? I've only ever gotten insanely good deals on CL, so I never bothered to haggle and I'm not very good at it. e. also, sweet deals on women's gear aren't that common, even in the bay area. In fact, this is the first good-ish listing I've found. M42 fucked around with this message at 01:50 on Jan 9, 2013 |
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Jan 9, 2013 01:45
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M42 posted:Someone's selling a women's revit ignition 1 (the older version) jacket near me, for $200. It's been worn very little, never down, etc. Good deal or no? Reckon I could knock it down? I've only ever gotten insanely good deals on CL, so I never bothered to haggle and I'm not very good at it. No harm in making an offer. I'd try 150-170ish for a quick sale.
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XYLOPAGUS posted:UnderArmour ColdGear balaclava is where it's at. It fits under the helmet very well and is that magical thin wicky stuff that UA uses. This showed up last night and I tested it this morning on my commute in, temp was right around 30F. Neck felt a little cooler than my bikers brand balaclava but my face was warmer, especially forehead. I like my helmet very tight so that caused some issues with the chin portion when putting on the helmet, I might try it inside out tomorrow. Biggest downside is it doesn't have as much material to tuck into a riding suit, it ends at the bottom of the neck instead of some upper chest coverage for tucking in. Overall I like it, good replacement for my three year old balaclava.
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re: hi viz gear. When I was riding home from the Eurotrip, there was a massive jam on the autobahn and I rode on the shoulder. Many other bikes did, and we all know it's not allowed. I was in my freshly purchased dayglo rain covers and every bike that saw me in their mirrors IMMEDIATELY jumped out into the lane thinking I was polizei. Gave them a thank you wave. So yeah, they work very well.
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NitroSpazzz posted:Biggest downside is it doesn't have as much material to tuck into a riding suit, it ends at the bottom of the neck instead of some upper chest coverage for tucking in. This is the only issue with my Schampa, but that's my fault for not getting the longer one.
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Just got my Teiz Lombard. I'll post something more thorough later, but I wanted to note that it comes with a god-drat built-in hood! I imagine this is to keep either cold or rain or sun off of your neck. It's crazy.
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I'm not sure if this is really "gear", but does anyone have a recommendation for laptop backpack? Something that isn't super bulky, but effectively allows you to commute with a laptop on your back? My current backpack is just too drat bulky.
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Distended Bowel posted:I'm not sure if this is really "gear", but does anyone have a recommendation for laptop backpack? Something that isn't super bulky, but effectively allows you to commute with a laptop on your back? My current backpack is just too drat bulky. How big of a laptop? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C11DM6/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00 This is my "light commuter" bag, 19l, fits a 15 inch screen laptop and a pair of shoes with no issues, can also take 3 bottles of wine or a six pack. Small and fairly unobtrusive.
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Distended Bowel posted:I'm not sure if this is really "gear", but does anyone have a recommendation for laptop backpack? Something that isn't super bulky, but effectively allows you to commute with a laptop on your back? My current backpack is just too drat bulky. I commute everyday with a Kriega 25 that fits a laptop and my work shoes and pants if that's any help?
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ThatCguy posted:How big of a laptop? 3 bottles of wine. I am so.loving.in.
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This is my riding bag: http://www.timberhawk.com/?wpsc-product=killshot-2 Carries my 17" laptop, accesories, a spare set of clothes and my rain gear plus my rifle and 2 deer haunches... It can be huge or mid-size, it compresses well. I also take this moto camping and can fit 5 days of gear/supplies in it. 
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What do you do with the rest of the deer?
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Sagebrush posted:What do you do with the rest of the deer? Field jerky.
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Sagebrush posted:What do you do with the rest of the deer? I can shove a fully dressed and deboned deer in the bag without the laptop etc.
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I don't know about the rest of you, but for daily commuting I don't want a backpack that can fit too much crap. I want something for my laptop, my lunch, and a few odds and ends. I use a Mobile Edge Secure Pack http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Edge-SecurePack-17-Inch-Backpack/dp/B000FTM4BO I added some sternum straps and it's super easy to get on and off and its very comfortable in the sport bike tuck position on my R6.
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I use that too. The only knock I have about it is that it's so shaped that it doesn't stand up on its own. Makes for an easy time sliding around and getting kicked in airports. It's pretty huge capacity for a compact shape though, and I've been using one regularly for almost 5 years now and it's not really any worse for wear. Very nice quality and can be treated with weather proofing sprays to hold up to light rain. I've been stuck with it on my back in 1+ hour downpour, complete with trucks splashing water all over me. The laptop compartment stayed dry but the rest of the pack along with all my paper books and notes were completely soaked. Best to get some kind of waterproof cover for it if you plan on using it for distance/adventuring where serious rain will be a factor. Halo_4am fucked around with this message at 17:31 on Jan 10, 2013 |
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Where should a leather jacket's sleeve end? Store by me has an Alpinestars perforated leather jacket for ~$250, closeout, and it fits very drat well except the sleeves end about an inch before my wrist-bone. Motorcycle jacket sleeves are supposed to be long, yes? If it weren't for that I'd have bought it on the spot. Grr. It was a size 36/46. I am never going to find a jacket that slim with longer arms without paying for Dainese, am I?
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TheNothingNew posted:Where should a leather jacket's sleeve end? If everything else fits and you like the price, gauntlet gloves are the easy solution. You're not likely to find much else with long sleeves in a 36, that's drat near child size. ThatCguy fucked around with this message at 22:44 on Jan 10, 2013 |
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TheNothingNew posted:Where should a leather jacket's sleeve end? They should end about an inch past your wrist bone so that when you are riding with arms bent they pull back to your wrist. Then you cover the joint with the glove's gauntlet. An inch short of your of your wrist bone would be way too short when you're on the bike, unfortunately.
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Z3n posted:They should end about an inch past your wrist bone so that when you are riding with arms bent they pull back to your wrist. Then you cover the joint with the glove's gauntlet. An inch short of your of your wrist bone would be way too short when you're on the bike, unfortunately. poo poo. This is what I was afraid of. A gauntlet alone seems way too likely to roll up on me if I go sliding. Thanks, fellas. ... huh. Alpinestars doesn't even list a size 46 on their site. Must've been a pretty old model, or something.
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TheNothingNew posted:Grr. It was a size 36/46. I am never going to find a jacket that slim with longer arms without paying for Dainese, am I? I just went and bought a Dainese (also 36/46).
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I don't know if Kushitani still makes gear or not but they built for a slender, tall person.
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