Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Nitin_traveller]

and in pune you get it for 800+ on the probiker shop

[r1_in_my_blood]

You got this for 350

Chopra is dead now

Yes even I was surprised when he said the price . I have earlier paid 600 for another pair of off-road pro-biker gloves which I got from Laxmi Nagar and later found out that same are available for 280 in Karol Bagh , I guess now its a good idea to search other shops around it also, If you say to a shopkeeper that Chopra or ABC is giving this thing for this much, yu r surely going to get a good bargain.
But there is no more Variety even in the Karol Bagh market as far as gloves are concernd ..

[prateek2210]

^^ Thats why I bought the Cramster (pic above)

Lafda hi khatam

[anants_220]

It's for 450 at AH helmets in Mumbai.I bought them day before.My right hand index finger waala knuckle hurts but if i wear it for more than 10 mins.Going to try band-aid.

[r1_in_my_blood]

It's for 450 at AH helmets in Mumbai.I bought them day before.My right hand index finger waala knuckle hurts but if i wear it for more than 10 mins.Going to try band-aid.

Same here,,it was hurting my right hand's knuckle..i made few tight fists while wearing it..and .its fine now..

[NikhilB]

It's for 450 at AH helmets in Mumbai.I bought them day before.My right hand index finger waala knuckle hurts but if i wear it for more than 10 mins.Going to try band-aid.

Same here,,it was hurting my right hand's knuckle..i made few tight fists while wearing it..and .its fine now..

Its because of the lining at the edge of the knuckle protection... I had that problem on my left hand... Used some cotton at the fingertips to make my knuckles line up with the guard exactly... Working fine now...

[harishsangwan]

I have been searching for jackets in US sites and found Speed and Stregth Twist of fate mesh jacket as the best option for the hot weather of Hyderabad. The only issue I see with this jacket is the fact that theres no pocket in the liner and hence an issue when wanting to keep my phone and wallet in the jacket when it rains.
I was also interested in Joe Rocket Honda Mesh jacket but dint find a proper review of it so not sure.

@Jithu: I was searching for SS jacket review and found that you own the same SS jacket and hence need your views about it. Also, what size jacket is it?

[Jithu]

I have been searching for jackets in US sites and found Speed and Stregth Twist of fate mesh jacket as the best option for the hot weather of Hyderabad. The only issue I see with this jacket is the fact that theres no pocket in the liner and hence an issue when wanting to keep my phone and wallet in the jacket when it rains.
I was also interested in Joe Rocket Honda Mesh jacket but dint find a proper review of it so not sure.

@Jithu: I was searching for SS jacket review and found that you own the same SS jacket and hence need your views about it. Also, what size jacket is it?

I also wanted a Mesh jacket for the Hot whether in Chennai .But i dont want to carry around a separate rain jacket for rain . This SS jacket got 100% waterproof liner thats why i went for this . If you see the videos you can see that the protection it offers is pretty good.

Regarding My jacket , it is really a "Twist of fate " I was supposed to get the jacket by now but my first order got rejected due to some credit card address mismatch .Then i called up another friend who will reach India on dec 25 th . Placed a new order (by the time my favourite Red/Black color Large size was over so i placed an order for Blue/Black Large) . Right now only Blue/Black color is left in the medium and large size .The jacket is already delivered to my freind in US . So i cannt comment much about it right now .I am planning for a kerala trip with the jacket in the decmber last week .So hopefully will post a review for the same around jan 1 st week .


Regarding the size two of my freinds here in Xbhp has this jacket.
On person (smokeranddopeR) is 5 feet 11 inch and 72 kg Large is prefect for him .Another friend is 5 feet 6 inch Medium is perfect for him .
I am 5 10 '' 85 Kg and I have ordered Large. One positive thing about this jacket is it has got great size adjutment settings so that the fitting will be ok for most of the persons .

Please refer to the Size chart given on that page (Speed and Stregth Twist of fate mesh jacket) .Please note that it is chest size .

Regarding the waterproof pocket , Why are you spending extra 30 $ just for water proof pocket to put your wallet and other goodies? For 1350 Rs you can get Cramster turtle bag where you can
have your wallet , phone , rain liner of the jacket and what else .

http://www.cramster.in/prod_turtle.php

So my suggestion is go for
SS Twist of fate mesh and buy a cramster magnetic tank bag

[harishsangwan]

^^
I am 6' - 6' 1", 82kg and 34waist. I guess Large would be a good fit for me too. Not sure if I have gone blind but theres not size chart on the site. Instead, I found the chart in at newenough.com.
The FieldSheer jackets are looking pretty good too. Know someone who owns one?

Also, could you recommend some knee guard and gloves. I am a little confused regarding gloves particularly.

[Jithu]

^^
I am 6' - 6' 1", 82kg and 34waist. I guess Large would be a good fit for me too. Not sure if I have gone blind but theres not size chart on the site. Instead, I found the chart in at newenough.com.
The FieldSheer jackets are looking pretty good too. Know someone who owns one?

Also, could you recommend some knee guard and gloves. I am a little confused regarding gloves particularly.

You are right . The sizing chart has been removed from the page it seems.
But no problem you can get it from hangem high jacket page.
Speed and Strength Hang 'em High Jacket - Street Bike - Closeout - Motorcycle Superstore
I think large should fit you

FieldSheer is also good but none of their mesh jackets in close outsale have 100% water proof liner right? Also i have no idea about the size .

Regarding knee guard there are plenty of option available in the same site for pretty good rate including alpine star reflex (25$). But the reason i didnt go for them is most of them had only two straps(just like cricket pad ) .The third strap that will actually keep the knee gaurd in knee is missing. Only few models have that . Check out AXO TMKP
AXO TKMP Knee Guard - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore
and Icon
Icon Field Armor Knee/Shin Guards - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

both of them are good and have the third strap which will help you to hold the knee guard in place .

In India cramster(1.5 K ) and Scoyco K11 (1.1 K ) has same design as Axo TMKP .Scoyoco is not bionic while cramter is boinic which offeres more flexibility in the leg movement but scoyco has better quality .
I bought my self a crasmter as Scoyco will be avialable only from jan 1 st week .
If you have budget you can go for alpinestart boinic (5K)

. Gloves it is not at all recommended to buy online unless you have tried the same brand same model personally .
I suggest you to go for DSG Revive . It is a really good VFM .
Go and try out your self and buy the size that fits you perfectly .

[harishsangwan]

FieldSheer is also good but none of their mesh jackets in close outsale have 100% water proof liner right? Also i have no idea about the size .

Checked that out. None has a waterproof lining.

Regarding knee guard there are plenty of option available in the same site for pretty good rate including alpine star reflex (25$). But the reason i didnt go for them is most of them had only two straps(just like cricket pad ) .The third strap that will actually keep the knee gaurd in knee is missing.

Thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed that before. Assumed that its something that all the knee guards will have.

Check out AXO TMKP Knee Guard

It sure looks good but one of the reviewer says "I was very disappointed in these. The padding was very thin. I tested them a few times by falling softly to the carpeted floor on my knees and there was significant sharp pain in my knees from the fasteners that connect the pads to the plastic outer shell. Would not recommend."
Other reviewers dint test the same so I guess I will have to his word for it.

Icon Field Armor Knee/Shin Guards - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

The video on Youtube shows its flexibility and the reviews are not bad either, except one which says it could get a little sweaty. But then the price tag of $65 doesnt encourage me enough.

I bought my self a crasmter as Scoyco will be avialable only from jan 1 st week .

So you using them already? If yes, then hows the comfort level and how good is the padding?

[Jithu]

Checked that out. None has a waterproof lining.
Thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed that before. Assumed that its something that all the knee guards will have.

The third Strap will ensure that the knee guard doesnt move around much .

It sure looks good but one of the reviewer says "I was very disappointed in these. The padding was very thin. I tested them a few times by falling softly to the carpeted floor on my knees and there was significant sharp pain in my knees from the fasteners that connect the pads to the plastic outer shell. Would not recommend."
Other reviewers dint test the same so I guess I will have to his word for it.

Ha ha that same review made me skeptical about the buy .But infact it got many good reviews and it is known as one of the best knee guards under 50$ . My friend is already bringing a load of other stuffs so i decided to get one from here itself rather than asking him to bring this one too.

So you using them already? If yes, then hows the comfort level and how good is the padding?

I have used it only for small trips (<50 km ) it is really comfortable .
Padding is also good. But never over expect from a Knee guard that cost 1.5 k (The finishing and all is not that top notch ) . It will offer descent protection and is VFM thats it .Anyday better than the local imitations of Fox and axo availble here.

I never used Scoyco but from what i heard it is better than cramster so
if you can wait till jan you can try that. I went for cramster as I wanted a knee guard for my Xmas trips in and around kerala .

[harishsangwan]

I am getting very tempted to buy Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 and JR Reactor 2.0 is not looking bad either. But that will put me back by $144-$180. Are these worth spending that much?

[sherry_unicornlover]

HI All,

I need gloves with decent protection and especially for winters (the one's which i have are not at all suitable for winter riding.)

So, i will be greatful if anyone can suggest anything till 2k in Delhi.

[Jithu]

HI All,

I need gloves with decent protection and especially for winters (the one's which i have are not at all suitable for winter riding.)

So, i will be greatful if anyone can suggest anything till 2k in Delhi.

Check out DSG Revive . That will fit your budget and will serve the purpose .
Cramster also has gloves in this range but all meant for summer riding.
It may not provide the warm feeling you are expecting .