Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Insidious]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I'm looking for a pair of riding gloves that I can use within the city. Someone here recommended the ViaTerra Holeshot, which now seems to be out of stock no matter where I ask. So, now, I'm looking for a good alternative. Price isn't too much of a concern for me, but I'd still love to get a pair for as low as possible while still getting good value for money. I am NOT looking for Full Gauntlet gloves at all. I took a look at a few options, and I'm really not able to decide which ones to go for.

Here's what I am considering:

- Cramster Dash: Buy DASH - Street Gloves with *Touchscreen Support* • Cramster Online Store
- Cramster V2 Blaster: Buy V2 BLASTER - Semi Gauntlet Gloves *Touchscreen Support* • Cramster Online Store
- Aspida Pegasus: https://www.orionmotorsindia.com/rid...ves-black.html
- Alpinestars SP X Air Carbon: https://www.orionmotorsindia.com/rid...ves-black.html
(The A-Stars are a huge stretch, but I don't making the stretch because I've always had a good time with the brand on the track.)

I am open to looking at other options, but here are my preferences: Short Cuff Gloves, Leather Preferable, Knuckle Protectors are a must.

Can you guys please help me out with suggestions?

Thanks!

[jazzysaravana]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I'm looking for a pair of riding gloves that I can use within the city. Someone here recommended the ViaTerra Holeshot, which now seems to be out of stock no matter where I ask. So, now, I'm looking for a good alternative. Price isn't too much of a concern for me, but I'd still love to get a pair for as low as possible while still getting good value for money. I am NOT looking for Full Gauntlet gloves at all. I took a look at a few options, and I'm really not able to decide which ones to go for.

Here's what I am considering:

- Cramster Dash: Buy DASH - Street Gloves with *Touchscreen Support* • Cramster Online Store
- Cramster V2 Blaster: Buy V2 BLASTER - Semi Gauntlet Gloves *Touchscreen Support* • Cramster Online Store
- Aspida Pegasus: https://www.orionmotorsindia.com/rid...ves-black.html
- Alpinestars SP X Air Carbon: https://www.orionmotorsindia.com/rid...ves-black.html
(The A-Stars are a huge stretch, but I don't making the stretch because I've always had a good time with the brand on the track.)

I am open to looking at other options, but here are my preferences: Short Cuff Gloves, Leather Preferable, Knuckle Protectors are a must.

Can you guys please help me out with suggestions?

Thanks!

Royal Enfield perforated leather gloves are really comfortable for city rides. They've stock clearance sale now.

Rynox Air GT and FK-R signature gloves have also got good reviews. Check them out too.

Cheers

[Insidious]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Royal Enfield perforated leather gloves are really comfortable for city rides. They've stock clearance sale now.

Rynox Air GT and FK-R signature gloves have also got good reviews. Check them out too.

Cheers

I'm somehow not very convinced about the RE gear. The gloves seem to be more cosmetic than functional. I could be misjudging them quite a bit, of course. Has anyone had the experience of using these gloves?

[jazzysaravana]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I'm somehow not very convinced about the RE gear. The gloves seem to be more cosmetic than functional. I could be misjudging them quite a bit, of course. Has anyone had the experience of using these gloves?

The above suggested ones have been used by many riders in our Interceptor group and have been fairly decent and comfortable for city as well not so long weekend rides. My cousin personally has used their Short Riding V2 gloves the past three years and says it's very well made and durable. Though, yes they are a notch below the build quality of Viaterra or Rynox they are far from being bad too and have a nice aesthetic appeal too.

Cheers

[pinkesh2703]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

1250 kms review of ORAZO Picus Leather Riding boots, Rynox Air GT3 Riding Jacket and SMK Stellar helmet.

All three are great in quality control, design and purpose. Made proudly in India too. They're also no nonsense and fast moving items in offline stores.

SMK STELLAR seems to be the least expensive, ECE certified, pinlock 30(anti-fog lens) fitted proper full face helmet in India. Made by Studds, it has a cool AGV kinda look to it. Comes in two shell sizes for XS,S,M and L,XL,2XL. Gives a nice snug fit without any pressure points when correct size is picked.

The opening and closing of the visor and vents are sturdy and give a reassuring feel. No weak or loose jerks or sounds anywhere. It's a good upgrade from my Studds Shifter which was also surprisingly well made helmet for the price. With all vents open adequate airflow is there but kinda becomes noisy above 90kph. When vents are closed it has fairly decent wind noise isolation upto 110kph on a naked motorcycle like my Interceptor 650. Since I use my powered glasses while riding, the spectacles go inside smoothly without issues. Padding is also soft and does not cause any skin irritation anywhere.

The one feature I absolutely enjoy and feel should be standard in every full face helmet sold in India is this Pinlock 30 anti-fog lens fitted on the visor as standard. Previously at traffic stops/snarls and winter foggy early morning rides it was downright annoying(sometimes dangerous too) to see your visor getting fogged up while riding. No fogging at all even in a particularly Smoggy Sunday we had a month ago. Even if you wantedly blow lots of air into the visor while breathing it ever so slightly fogs at edges but instantly disappears. Optically correct and is surprisingly well made too. Planning to get a Chrome visor soon, just before the Chennai summer begins.

Rynox Air GT3 is my first encounter with the Rynox brand and their strong reputation shows in the overall build quality, fit and finish. Providing Safetech CE-level 2 armours for shoulder elbow and back except chest in this segment. The overall weight of the jacket is light for me and fits snug without any pressure points. I love the subtle grey/red colour profile used for this jacket.

It doesn't heat up as much as black colour jackets due to the grey profile when the sun is scorching over your head. Excellent ventilation from the mesh panels. I'm yet to test the internal thermal and rain liners. One size up is not needed. I picked the one for my size 46" chest and it fits correctly. They've also given a 1 year ₹50k worth of Bike insurance too, from a company called Toffee Insurance which got activated two weeks after online registration. The policy seems to cost ₹118 build into the MRP of the jacket.

Orazo Picus Velcro Boots are worth the hype indeed. I was previously using Unistar Boots which I got from Amazon. They were well made too for the price provided all day comfort while trekking or riding. The Orazo boots are leagues ahead and are the most comfortable boots I've every bought.

I've been using them everyday since I bought them for office, while commuting and for weekend rides. They are a wonderful all round comfortable and safe boots. After the initial breaking in period of 3-5 days they're very comfortable. One size up is not needed and fits the size for correct foot measurement. Padding is great and gear shifting in city rides doesn't feel like a chore anymore. The steel toe gives that tank like protection during tight traffic snarls.

You get weird looks(only the first day) from your colleagues in office who are less safety conscious but these boots are true to their reputation from riding enthusiasts. Yes the price has slightly be increased since the launch but it's worth it I believe. They've introduced a new tan color too but the subtle classic look of the black colour is timeless.

Cheers

The best thing abt SMK helmets is that accessories n parts r easily available. I'm using SMK Glide n I've upgraded the visor for pinlock 70. The view has become very wider with pinlock 70.

[saurabh041086]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I will soon be picking up blue color Yamaha R3.

In my hunt for a riding jacket i have narrowed down to Rynox Tornado pro3. I am dwindling between black and blue color. Although best will be to move out and check in store nearby but i doubt i will be able to find blue in store.

Can anybody shed some light on blue color. Does this blue match with R3 blue?

https://www.rynoxgears.com/collections/jacket/products/rynox-tornado-pro-jacket-red-blue-black?variant=52193745028

Mind says black heart says blue.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Preferences - Short cuff, leather prefered, knuckle protectors.

Check Rynox Tornado 3 gloves - leather + mesh combination, knox 301 sliders, the knuckle is impact resistant viscoelastic protector in itself, CE certified. ₹3150

leather options - check solace carbontec - full leather, carbon slider although not as good as knox one, the knuckle is carbon finished again, fingers also have hard carbon finished sliders. ₹3700

Had to give two good options.
Goodluck.

I'm looking for a pair of riding gloves that I can use within the city. Someone here recommended the ViaTerra Holeshot, which now seems to be out of stock no matter where I ask. So, now, I'm looking for a good alternative. Price isn't too much of a concern for me, but I'd still love to get a pair for as low as possible while still getting good value for money. I am NOT looking for Full Gauntlet gloves at all. I took a look at a few options, and I'm really not able to decide which ones to go for.

Here's what I am considering:

- Cramster Dash: Buy DASH - Street Gloves with *Touchscreen Support* • Cramster Online Store
- Cramster V2 Blaster: Buy V2 BLASTER - Semi Gauntlet Gloves *Touchscreen Support* • Cramster Online Store
- Aspida Pegasus: https://www.orionmotorsindia.com/rid...ves-black.html
- Alpinestars SP X Air Carbon: https://www.orionmotorsindia.com/rid...ves-black.html
(The A-Stars are a huge stretch, but I don't making the stretch because I've always had a good time with the brand on the track.)

I am open to looking at other options, but here are my preferences: Short Cuff Gloves, Leather Preferable, Knuckle Protectors are a must.

Can you guys please help me out with suggestions?

Thanks!

[Insidious]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Preferences - Short cuff, leather prefered, knuckle protectors.

Check Rynox Tornado 3 gloves - leather + mesh combination, knox 301 sliders, the knuckle is impact resistant viscoelastic protector in itself, CE certified. ₹3150

leather options - check solace carbontec - full leather, carbon slider although not as good as knox one, the knuckle is carbon finished again, fingers also have hard carbon finished sliders. ₹3700

Had to give two good options.
Goodluck.

Hey, thanks for the tip! I checked out the Rynox Tornado Pro already, and wasn't too keen on it. I like the Solace Carbontec though. It's definitely under consideration for me.

[jammbuster]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hello frds..

I am lookong for my first riding jacket...

I am almost 6.6" tall and wear t-shirts of 56" size..

Can i get jackets in budget.

Please advice...

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hello frds..

I am lookong for my first riding jacket...

I am almost 6.6" tall and wear t-shirts of 56" size..

Can i get jackets in budget.

Please advice...

You haven't mentioned your budget. You can start off by looking at Rynox, Spartan, Solace, Raida, Cramster, all have websites. Do check these websites and you have a vast range of jackets with varying price points.

Cheers!
VJ

[thegeneboy]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi Guys,
I'm looking to buy a riding jacket. I've zeroed down to the below 2.
I prefer better ventilation/mesh as I'll be doing more of short rides and less frequent long rides. Kindly suggest and also let me know if there are any other options that I should consider

Solace Furious Touring Jacket V2.0 -
₹11750

ASPIDA Odysseus All Season Touring System-₹11250

[jammbuster]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

You haven't mentioned your budget. You can start off by looking at Rynox, Spartan, Solace, Raida, Cramster, all have websites. Do check these websites and you have a vast range of jackets with varying price points.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks..i asked for budget let say 5000-7000..

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

While both have almost similar ventilation, ventilation is better on arms for Aspida, while rear vents are better on Furious.

Protection wise Furious is way better than Odysseus.
Has better, bigger protectors and a slimmer, more ventilated chest protector too. Also Furious is slightly lighter.

Goodluck.

Hi Guys,
I'm looking to buy a riding jacket. I've zeroed down to the below 2.
I prefer better ventilation/mesh as I'll be doing more of short rides and less frequent long rides. Kindly suggest and also let me know if there are any other options that I should consider

Solace Furious Touring Jacket V2.0 -
₹11750

ASPIDA Odysseus All Season Touring System-₹11250

[m@v]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Rynox Tornado pro 3 vs Air GT3

Guys can anybody shed some light on length of both these jackets. Is Tornado bit short in length compared to Air GT3 within same size?

[neil.jericho]

Re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I am in the process of upgrading my riding pant and mesh jackets and with the variety of choices, it has become more difficult to make a final decision! I currently have an A* mesh jacket (that needs to be replaced) along with a Royal Enfield touring jacket. I also have riding pants from Spartan Pro Gear (I forget the model name). I am looking for a jacket with maximum air circulation and preferably Level 2 armour all round that fits me well, which I can use for day to day riding without sweating a bucket. For pants, I was looking for more well fitting riding pants than my slightly baggy SPG pants which used to get snagged in the footpeg of my bike while kickstarting it.

I tried out all the mesh jacket options from A* and I dont really like the fit of their current crop of mesh jackets. Revvit jackets also were not too great a fit for me. On paper, the Rynox Storm Evo jacket appeared to be the best option at a great price but it felt too bulky for me. Surprisingly, the Air GT3 fit me the best and except for the gaudy colours, I really liked it. I was waiting for the more sober black jacket to come in stock but it didnt arrive in February.

Meanwhile, I picked up the Rynox Stealth Evo pants from DJ Helmets towards the end of January. The pants didnt have the inner liner with them, Rynox had to send it a week later. My friend in Bangalore had the same experience, he bought a bunch of Rynox gear and it was couriered immediately to the shop but it was missing the liners. I wore my pants for a short ride in early February and found a tear in the stitching at the right side knee. There was only one level of cross stitching there as compared to two on the left side! DJ Helmets took it back immediately and sent it to Rynox which sent the pants only at the end of February but without the armour!!!! They also sent a bunch of jackets that were all missing their armour. Not very confidence inspiring at all.

Finally I got a call yesterday that the armour had also arrived for my pants. I need to rethink the Rynox jacket option at this rate. Thumbs up to DJ Helmets for the purchase experience and support.