Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[vkuchhal]

Cool. Waiting for it.

I'm yet to zero in on a pair of knee-guards. Hence don't know the cost.
I don't mind spending upto $60.
Brain says - "Pick the Alpinestar bionic", but wallet says "NO".

Earlier i also had a low budget, and wanted something that i can wear below the trousers, saved money for couple of months and got the Icon stryker and satisfied with it.. No tank scratches.. .

Costed me $105. though.. but worth it.. with the improved tech. involved .. (reviewed by revzilla.).

hey guys i am saving up to buy my gears soon and suddenly got this question. Does the knee guard scratch the tank when riding? Also i am 6feet tall. does the fairing pose any problems while wearing the knee gaurds?

You can use knee guard like (under the trousers) :

Icon Field Armor Stryker Knee Guard - RevZilla

Ride Icon - STRYKER KNEE ARMOR

[kaynmantis]

Thanks for the reply. under the trouser it is then. is it difficult to walk with them on? i honestly dont know how it feels. wondering what i wil have to do if i wear them to college and go. people already think i am crazy for carrying my helmet everywhere.

Under trousers, only if you wear baggy pants. Note: Not all knee guard are same size. More comfortable outside. Mine slide down when walking, not all the way down but enough to make walking uncomfortable. My bionic knee guard scratch tank as the joints are fasten by metal rivets. Solved the problem by sticking rubber over them. Need bag to store them when not wearing as its not comfortable to walk around.

Friends call me GI Joe or Robo Cop. Maybe you'll get some names as well .

[nikhil220]

Under trousers, only if you wear baggy pants. Note: Not all knee guard are same size. More comfortable outside. Mine slide down when walking, not all the way down but enough to make walking uncomfortable. My bionic knee guard scratch tank as the joints are fasten by metal rivets. Solved the problem by sticking rubber over them. Need bag to store them when not wearing as its not comfortable to walk around.

Friends call me GI Joe or Robo Cop. Maybe you'll get some names as well .

Robo cop has been already given to my friend who wears a vega boolean with the inner visor

Earlier i also had a low budget, and wanted something that i can wear below the trousers, saved money for couple of months and got the Icon stryker and satisfied with it.. No tank scratches.. .

Costed me $105. though.. but worth it.. with the improved tech. involved .. (reviewed by revzilla.).



You can use knee guard like (under the trousers) :

Icon Field Armor Stryker Knee Guard - RevZilla

Ride Icon - STRYKER KNEE ARMOR

Is it even possible to walk with that on? It does not look like you could.

[manojkrishnaks]

M not able to find that person...can u pls specify the page number

I Dont think KMD is active now,he is in another community as a dealer and he went offline if im not wrong

[Abhichoco]

Hello guys, I needed your help.
I have booked a YZF R15 2.0 and will be getting it on 28th.
I want to buy riding gear i.e. Helmet and gloves to begin with. I have a decent budget, Please point me to some good shops in Bangalore for the same.
Thank you.

P.S: I tried searching the thread but it didn't work out, you may point me to the appropriate post if necessary.

[vaz]

Hello guys, I needed your help.
I have booked a YZF R15 2.0 and will be getting it on 28th.
I want to buy riding gear i.e. Helmet and gloves to begin with. I have a decent budget, Please point me to some good shops in Bangalore for the same.
Thank you.

P.S: I tried searching the thread but it didn't work out, you may point me to the appropriate post if necessary.

Orion Motors perhaps?

[Abhichoco]

Orion Motors perhaps?

Thank you,
Those were one of the stores in my mind.
Do you know any more?

[vageesh79]

whats is the model name and cost?
and which city did you buy it from?

Its JK-27 and cost is 6800 INR from chandigarh

[neil.jericho]

shivank, good to see that you are using your riding gear despite the headache of lugging it around college. I always wear my Nero if I am taking my bike out & carry it folded on my arm / wear it while walking. You will get used to it. God knows the number of times Ive gone shopping and walked around with my Nero in one hand and KBC (with gloves stuffed in them) in the other. And yes, the truth is it far from convenient. God forbid I have a minor spill while not wearing the jacket (since it is a pain to take everywhere), I would feel really stupid thinking the jacket I left at home would've saved my hide had I been smart enough to wear it while riding. I just dont understand why people do what Sunny has pointed out below.

On a more serious note, I appreciate your determination to gear up when its not convenient to do so. A lot of office-goers even on this forum leave their gear behind simply because they don't want to be bothered with the hassle of changing, and storing the gears to and from office.

[aargee]

Come on, guys! Lots of you ride to office daily with riding gears, pour in your suggestions.

I switched over from riding pants to knee guards because there're too many stuffs to carry over. I hang my riding jacket behind the chair I sit. Riding boots is something I haven't bought as I cannot wear it to office everyday as our company has a policy to wear business formal wear. One option is to lock my formal wear in the drawer, this means, I've to wear 2 pair of shoes everyday!!! Gloves are put inside the helmet & put over the table. Anyway, I've a medium sized table, so not much of issues.

A lot of office-goers even on this forum leave their gear behind simply because they don't want to be bothered with the hassle of changing, and storing the gears to and from office.

Add another reason - they don't want to be looked like an alien in the office; trust me, I learnt to live with that!!!

[abhee]

Add another reason - they don't want to be looked like an alien in the office; trust me, I learnt to live with that!!!

God forbid I have a minor spill while not wearing the jacket (since it is a pain to take everywhere), I would feel really stupid thinking the jacket I left at home would've saved my hide had I been smart enough to wear it while riding.

@ aargee Yeahh...its feels kind of alienated when you enter office. Everyone stares at you. I guess its coz the riding jackets make you look huge. But i still haven't started using the knee guards to office though i have them.

@neil Bro, its the same thing with me. The felling that you have something that can protect you, but you do away with it just for the heck of convenience. Although its quite difficult to carry it when you are gng to a party or any event. It becomes a task to take care of you riding gears.

[men_in_jean]

I switched over from riding pants to knee guards because there're too many stuffs to carry over. I hang my riding jacket behind the chair I sit. Riding boots is something I haven't bought as I cannot wear it to office everyday as our company has a policy to wear business formal wear. One option is to lock my formal wear in the drawer, this means, I've to wear 2 pair of shoes everyday!!! Gloves are put inside the helmet & put over the table. Anyway, I've a medium sized table, so not much of issues.

Add another reason - they don't want to be looked like an alien in the office; trust me, I learnt to live with that!!!

Exactly same with you on all the points you mentioned above.

I have been wearing the riding jacket and gloves for the past 5 years or so even though in my Pulsar. Everyday to office. Yes, I was looked by others like an alien but now it has become my identity in office. Guess what, in an annual function game, People were questioned 'who is the one who comes to office wearing a riding jacket' and there were so many people shouting my name Sweet!!

[shivank]

shivank, good to see that you are using your riding gear despite the headache of lugging it around college. I always wear my Nero if I am taking my bike out & carry it folded on my arm / wear it while walking. You will get used to it. God knows the number of times Ive gone shopping and walked around with my Nero in one hand and KBC (with gloves stuffed in them) in the other. And yes, the truth is it far from convenient. God forbid I have a minor spill while not wearing the jacket (since it is a pain to take everywhere), I would feel really stupid thinking the jacket I left at home would've saved my hide had I been smart enough to wear it while riding. I just dont understand why people do what Sunny has pointed out below.

A biker with riding gear is looked upon as a kid going for a fancy dress competition on wheels.

Guess, I have to do the same thing. Walk around wearing it. For one simple reason, I have tried almost 4-5 backpacks but it just won't go in any one of those. Plus you have very aptly said, If someday I crash without my riding/gear, first thing is I would feel like an IDIOT to leave them back home. Second is, my parents would scold me for not using the gear ( Ask me the reasons, I gave before buying one). Third is, everybody around will laugh, saying I am a poser who bought riding gears for fun. Don't want all this!

I switched over from riding pants to knee guards because there're too many stuffs to carry over. I hang my riding jacket behind the chair I sit. Riding boots is something I haven't bought as I cannot wear it to office everyday as our company has a policy to wear business formal wear. One option is to lock my formal wear in the drawer, this means, I've to wear 2 pair of shoes everyday!!! Gloves are put inside the helmet & put over the table. Anyway, I've a medium sized table, so not much of issues.


Add another reason - they don't want to be looked like an alien in the office; trust me, I learnt to live with that!!!

No locker in colleges! Not even a designated chair.

Riding boots is not practical to wear daily. And most of all, way out of my budget. I am planning to get a pair of knee-guards asap. That is one thing that makes me feel stupid every time I ride with my jacket. Knees are first to get bruises in any kind of spill. Took me too much time to find out.

Once I am as brash and careless as you guys are to wear riding gear to malls/shopping, I am sure I won't think twice about gearing-up for any place.

Thanks for all your valuable suggestions guys!

[vkuchhal]

Is it even possible to walk with that on? It does not look like you could.

Walking with the knee guards is not always comfortable..

It takes time getting used to.. and walking in these is not difficult.

[jkhan69]

DSG Carbon Gloves Vs DSG Primal Gloves

am trying to figure out the difference between DSG Carbon Gloves & DSG Primal Gloves.. going by the features mentioned primal seems to be better..I mean it has carbon fiber protection... am I correct on my judgement that primal is the better of the two ?