Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Kunwar.g]

Universal : Riding Gears Thread

I don't think the jeans that were the topic of this discussion are lined with Kevlar - are they?

No they are not, neither is it a thicker fabric, that's why I said its worthless.


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[jkhan69]

Thanks for that - unfortunately, Spartan Pro Gear does not have any outlet in/near Delhi and I cannot buy riding pants without being able to physically check them out... How's the knee guard in them - is it loose and possible to get; shifted in case of a slide? And any personal review on knee-guard?

I have thin legs, so its not much of a snug fit for me

[tusharxtreme]

Hello all i m thinking of buying a knee guards,elbow guards and new riding gloves....
I will be heading to karol bagh on monday noon,so wanted to know about the shops from where i should buy these items...
Also what are the options for these 3 items considering the budget of around 2500-3000(max)....These will be my first riding gears...
Thanks in advance....

[B7ACKTHORN]

I don't think the jeans that were the topic of this discussion are lined with Kevlar - are they?

No, it wasn't. If you go back, I said, "what I see" everywhere, and that's the reason I mentioned Kevlar. And all that followed I just wanted him to get the idea of basic protection he wanted. So be it armored jeans or proper riding pants, it's completely upto one's temperament

Are you buying new one???

No, mate. I don't require one!

Bought couple of pairs of riding boots. One is Alpinestar boots (S-MX-1) from Planet DSG and the other pair from Orazo (Picus-Water Repellent). Both of them are great fitting and comfortable. Orazo boots are an all-around safety shoes with steel toes and everything but you have to get used to it when riding as they are kinda bulky like one of them Woodland jobs.Orazo boots come in UK sizes which is same as Indian sizes,if you use Bata shoes, then it is exactly the same size. Alpinestar as you know comes in European sizes. I got couple of picutres for you in case anybody is interested.

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Excellent buy there san. Do post your review of the A* boot without fail.

I have thin legs, so its not much of a snug fit for me

Oh no, that isn't a valid reason to not to go for. I know friends who literally have, pencil legs, or broomstick legs, and they wear knee guards without any problem. Velcro length is the main issue for them. If velcro is a problem for you, get an extra velcro from local shop and get it stitched to existing piece.

Hello all i m thinking of buying a knee guards,elbow guards and new riding gloves....
I will be heading to karol bagh on monday noon,so wanted to know about the shops from where i should buy these items...
Also what are the options for these 3 items considering the budget of around 2500-3000(max)....These will be my first riding gears...
Thanks in advance....

If you can extend your budget to 1000 bucks more, it'd buy you some "real" riding gear. You can get a good leather glove as cheap as 1700 and knee guards at a combo for 2500. There is this FOX knee and elbow guard set, which costs some 649 bucks in eBay, of course they aren't genuine, but considering your price point, it should fall in that category real well.

BIKING ELBOW & KNEE GUARD- SET OF 4 PCS-FOX RIDING GEAR | eBay

But I'd say, go for good leather glove. It may be a tad costlier, but your hands will thank you if you happen to take a slip.

Cheers!
VJ

[thebiker2k2]

Okay, good reviews here, I think I'd share my two cents worth and keep it short. I myself have pants and knee guards. I use pants for sheer highway touring, nothing else. Kneepads for local driving, as it is convenient and practical>

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Sixth point, is nothing but common discretion. Not all sold in eBay is fake, but knowing which to go for is the ball game. Invest in Thor kneepads, and from a genuine distributor, have read some really good reviews. But for your office use I'd suffice you go for genuine Cramster knee guard and a riding pant for that spirited days. If you worry about fakes in eBay, trust me, just go ahead with Cramster, you'll do just fine.

Also, try investing in a riding jeans if you're a JEANIE And why in jeans, is answered for the below question.

Hope I kept it short!


Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for the detailed reply VJ - I plan to make a 'mega-trip' in various shorooms in/around Delhi and try DSG and Cramster pants and knee guards to decide and buy one.. Will prefer to buy just the knee guards for now if they fit below jeans.. I also intend to buy a tankbag for small weekend trips so will also look at Cramster and some other bags in the showrooms... Will share my feedback once I get something but it will probably be a while before I can plan the visit..

I have thin legs, so its not much of a snug fit for me

Thanks jkhan - will checkout Cramster and DSG pants to check their fitting - no point in buying them before trying them for fit and comfort.

Hello all i m thinking of buying a knee guards,elbow guards and new riding gloves....
I will be heading to karol bagh on monday noon,so wanted to know about the shops from where i should buy these items...
Also what are the options for these 3 items considering the budget of around 2500-3000(max)....These will be my first riding gears...
Thanks in advance....

tusharxtreme - Mahalaxmi and Chopra are the two famous shops in Karol Bagh (on Arya Samaj Road - both are almost next to each other - let me know if you need addres/location pointer) famous for stocking such things. They have fake Axo Raptor knee guards - available for around Rs. 600-650 - but felt quite flimsy. A word of caution though - on my last visit there, I saw most shops were stocking ProBiker and Alpinestar Gloves and jackets - all of the ones I saw were fakes, and I would definitely not recommend a fake in case of such basic gear no matter the price - so please buy a good quality, genuine stuff from authorised dealers only... For Alpinestar, look at Planet DSG - they also have a couple of dealers in NCR.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Thanks for the detailed reply VJ - I plan to make a 'mega-trip' in various shorooms in/around Delhi and try DSG and Cramster pants and knee guards to decide and buy one.. .. Will share my feedback once I get something but it will probably be a while before I can plan the visit..

Glad to help. Not a problem, only when aaramse!

Cheers!
VJ

[prateek2210]

Hello all i m thinking of buying a knee guards,elbow guards and new riding gloves....
I will be heading to karol bagh on monday noon,so wanted to know about the shops from where i should buy these items...
Also what are the options for these 3 items considering the budget of around 2500-3000(max)....These will be my first riding gears...
Thanks in advance....

Go to chopras and get the axo knee and elbow guards (1100 i guess), for gloves get cramster or dsg

[Dreamwalker987]

guys i found new pair of "liberty safety warrior boots" in my store room...perfect size for me...i guess they are dad's and he don't use it...i ride with reebok running shoes...is it okay to ride with these safety shoe??
link: Articles - Liberty Shoes: Safety Warriors - Providing Protection and Comfort that set New Standards in Safety Footwear | IPFOnline.com

[Mithungo]

guys i found new pair of "liberty safety warrior boots" in my store room...perfect size for me...i guess they are dad's and he don't use it...i ride with reebok running shoes...is it okay to ride with these safety shoe??
link: Articles - Liberty Shoes: Safety Warriors - Providing Protection and Comfort that set New Standards in Safety Footwear | IPFOnline.com

It is better than the reebok. Orazo which many of us have in this thread is of similar build. It may not have much ankle protection, but the toe protection and grip levels should be good.
If no riding boot purchase is possible, go for it over the jogging shoe.

Mithun

[B7ACKTHORN]

It is better than the reebok. Orazo which many of us have in this thread is of similar build. It may not have much ankle protection, but the toe protection and grip levels should be good.
If no riding boot purchase is possible, go for it over the jogging shoe.

Mithun

guys i found new pair of "liberty safety warrior boots" in my store room...perfect size for me...i guess they are dad's and he don't use it...i ride with reebok running shoes...is it okay to ride with these safety shoe??
link: Articles - Liberty Shoes: Safety Warriors - Providing Protection and Comfort that set New Standards in Safety Footwear | IPFOnline.com

The boot link you've shown me is the type of boot they use for Industrial, cum nowadays it's become kind of a cult signal, say like those Caterpillar boots. But something that's called "BOOT" is well worth those jogging shoes, at least for the long run.

Now I myself use my Bata Power shoes just for local commutes, and hate to wear my riding boot, except it's out of my town. But these boots have the practicality plus they offer more protection than the ordinary jogging shoe. Yes, jogging shoes makes you look cool, no doubt about it, experienced it

But boots win over jogging shoes hands down, anyday!

Cheers!
VJ

[Dreamwalker987]

thank you guys

[B7ACKTHORN]

thank you guys

It'd be great if you can post some photos of the boot's sole, if you can

Cheers!
VJ

[Dreamwalker987]

[B7ACKTHORN]

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Thanks for the photos, walker boy. Those are some cool boots. Looks cool too!

Cheers!
VJ

[Dreamwalker987]

Thanks for the photos, walker boy. Those are some cool boots. Looks cool too!

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks buddy...