Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[B7ACKTHORN]

...Did not check the octane but will do so next time. The design though doesn't excite me. It lacks that 'oomph' factor surely. I'll post later how does it stack up gaianst the Joe Rocket after I try them both again may be next weekend.

Will not surely go for the Nero. I have heard you sweat a lot in them.

I have to try the Helios and the Breezer. I understand from the revies here that the Helios offers slightly better quality(both fabric and armors) while the Breezer offers an extra liner and hence more value for money.
Will try them both to decide. Are there colour options in the Helios or only black is available?

Now again the big question : Should I fret about the rain liner at all and go for the full mesh AGVsport Solare which I found of good quality or it should be a must on the wishlist?
A mesh is the most suitable choice for Mumbai weather albeit after comromising a bit on abrasion resistance and durability. The 3-4 months of rain can be negotiated by using a duckback or a cheater may be?

So I'll buy any one of these 3:
1)AGV sport Solare
2)Cramster Breezer 4.0
3)Spartan Helios
4)Joe Rocket fallout - very unlikely.Only if I get mad and impulsive on the day of purchase

PS : I am really surprised, no jacket has any smattering of Orange. There should be right? The repsol colours have orange in them, all the KTM bikes are orange, yet no orange jackets? What does the netherland football team wear when they go on weekend rides huh??

KTM guys do sell merchandise , as unique as their bikes, but then they loot bit time in accessories, so check them out. If you really love orange, and money isn't a barrier then try sourcing from overseas.

You really need not be fussed about rain liner though it comes handy and acts duo as a windcheater and a rain liner. I'd say go for SPARTAN HELIOS, or Cramster Breeze. If you really love Joe Rocket, then go for the Fall Out series. Best of luck!

Cheers!
VJ

[Doga]

KTM guys do sell merchandise , as unique as their bikes, but then they loot bit time in accessories, so check them out. If you really love orange, and money isn't a barrier then try sourcing from overseas.

You really need not be fussed about rain liner though it comes handy and acts duo as a windcheater and a rain liner. I'd say go for SPARTAN HELIOS, or Cramster Breeze. If you really love Joe Rocket, then go for the Fall Out series. Best of luck!

Cheers!
VJ

I did think of that. They do have an entire apparel catalogue and riding gears are just a part of it. They even retail clothes for kids.
Some the gears was good but was around 200 $ mark on their site. Don't know on ebay.
I personally think that the best jacket for the Indian climate is a mesh one(you'll sweat in it as well but a lot less than the other textile and leather jackets). So it's either the Breezer or the Helios or the Solare.

There are 2 cramster retailers in Mumbai. Will visit them this weekend perhaps. Thanks for your help and suggestion

[Centaur]

what are these ??

This...


...and this

[princesirohi]

^^ thanks, are these better than duckback raincoats.

[rkakkar]

^^ thanks, are these better than duckback raincoats.

I own a pair of Duckback raincoats and recently went on a ride to Lonavla where I experienced one of the heaviest rainfalls I have ever did and I was 95% dry! These raincoats will protect you against Hurricane Katrina, the downside being you sweat like crazy on days when its NOT raining HEAVILY.

[Centaur]

^^ thanks, are these better than duckback raincoats.

I used the same ones last year and in my 25 years of riding, this is the absolute first time that I'm repeating the previous years rain wear... so I guess I've found them to be much better, and in combination with my riding jacket, I stay 100% dry

PS: .. but as usual, if it's not raining...you're still likely to get wet

[shahbaz63]

I used the same ones last year and in my 25 years of riding, this is the absolute first time that I'm repeating the previous years rain wear... so I guess I've found them to be much better, and in combination with my riding jacket, I stay 100% dry

PS: .. but as usual, if it's not raining...you're still likely to get wet

90% of time its true with me too..

[sanjay8214]

DSG Acqua: 100% Waterproof/Windproof and will keep the hands warm in cold climate too

DSG Acqua Waterproof Gloves:Black - 2,399.00Rs

no...DSG Aqua is not waterproof....

[sarav14]

i heard dsg aqua is not very comfortable..........any other options........plz

[B7ACKTHORN]

no...DSG Aqua is not waterproof....

Pretty much any waterproof gloves will leak to some extent if drenched beyond limit. But that said, most so called "water-proof" gloves aren't water proof, they provide better water resistance than ordinary leather gloves. DSG Aqua has gotten both a thumbs up and thumbs down review, so it's kind of a mixed bag.

i heard dsg aqua is not very comfortable..........any other options........plz

If you're not looking for a water-proof glove but looking for a full gauntlet glove, go for DSG Primal else go for DSG Revive, excellent VFM stuffs.

Cheers!
VJ

[sarav14]

how about RJays Tempest 2......or.. cramster tundra.........

[Mithungo]

how about RJays Tempest 2......or.. cramster tundra.........

I have the tempest 2 and won't recommend it for the price and waterproofability.

Better go for the A* Drystar mentioned a page or two ago. It seems to have a good reputation.

Mithun

[samurai_pizza_boy]

I did think of that. They do have an entire apparel catalogue and riding gears are just a part of it. They even retail clothes for kids.
Some the gears was good but was around 200 $ mark on their site. Don't know on ebay.
I personally think that the best jacket for the Indian climate is a mesh one(you'll sweat in it as well but a lot less than the other textile and leather jackets). So it's either the Breezer or the Helios or the Solare.

There are 2 cramster retailers in Mumbai. Will visit them this weekend perhaps. Thanks for your help and suggestion

this might help u
Cramster Breezer 4.0 Riding jacket - YouTube

[stoneboy]

This...


...and this

Where can I get this ?

[Chandrajit]

[QUOTE=samurai_pizza_boy;841640]this might help u
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This was really helpful. Thanks.