Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[xtremevicky]

The "Mad" smiley will definitely trasmutate to when you start reviewing and riding with the jacket. Photos, reviews else, you have a Goonda knokcing at your door. : No seriously!

Cheers!
VJ

Ha ha .

I just got it yesterday and the next 60 days are going to be very busy. Hopefully might give a review of it after a short ride.

Initial impression:- The jackets feels premium. Helios is a very good jacket but this one is worth the extra buck (Purely on the basics of wearing and comfort level). The jackets looks good also.

[Praful]

I don't see any difference between the shin area in both Praful. Both are pretty much look the same if you look closely. The textile surface area behind the plastic fitments more or less do have the same breadth and (in end, from that plastic stitch to the end).

The glossy looks are what makes the latter feel a little "bigger" than the former. If I had to choose, I'd go for the red one, personally.

@ Praful - go for the Vapor. Have used the Reflex - the knee cup does not sit well since there is no restraint above the knee and tends to flap around. I havent used the Vapor but am assuming it will work for you.

EDIT - Am assuming that you will be using it above the pants. The Reflex would work ok if worn under the pants.

Been using the Reflex for about 4 years now, and has worked wonderfully well barring the knee cup issue that you mentioned. But it is something one can get used to and find means to make it work. Plus I've always liked the extra long length of the shin area of the Reflex which covers up a good area even if I'm not wearing riding boots. That being said this Vapor at just about 10$ more seems pretty good considering that its got a thigh strap but looks like the shin area is a tad smaller than the Reflex. Would be wearing the knee guards above pants.


But my Reflex guards are old now and have been crash tested as well (see pics for reference). They have come out with flying colours ...I would really want to stick A* for knee protection, but some how don't like the pivoting knee joint of the bionic guard. Also, the elasticity of the velcro straps are almost gone now.





Posting pics of my Reflex Knee guards, the 'melted scratches' are from a crash 3 years back. I don't know what would have happened to my knees if I was wearing a lesser than A* quality knee guards.


Folks please "invest" in riding gears wisely, you never know which element of your riding gear will be tested by the road....

[B7ACKTHORN]

well ........(see pics for reference). They have come out with flying colours Want to stick A* for knee protection, but some how don't like the pivoting knee joint of the bionic guard. Also, the elasticity of the velcro straps are almost gone now.

There is always some sarcasm involved in your posts Praf, hehe Personally I'd always go for something that suits my fit, my size.

+1 on the Velcro part, even some few month old A*s (provided genuine of course) people have reported losing "stickiness" of the velcro for well over a while now.

Cheers!
VJ

['nYsus']

yay!!

Hi guys,

I got the DSG Revive and i am loving the feel of it. The only concern i will have will be in the Mumbai rains.
Special Thanks to Blackthorn.

Cheers.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Hi guys,

I got the DSG Revive and i am loving the feel of it. The only concern i will have will be in the Mumbai rains.
Special Thanks to Blackthorn.

Cheers.

Glad to help buddy

Cheers!
VJ

[xpranav]

How should one clean a pair of leather gloves ??

[Praful]

How should one clean a pair of leather gloves ??

Err .............. wait for the monsoons to begin!

[xpranav]

Err .............. wait for the monsoons to begin!

i was looking for a hygienic answer

[B7ACKTHORN]

How should one clean a pair of leather gloves ??

How to Care for Leather - Caring for Vintage Leather

Here is the link, go through it.

Cheers!
VJ

[yash3339]

Hi all. Is there a place in Pune where I can buy Spartan gear? To be specific, jackets. Or is it online only?

Thanks in advance.

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[xtremevicky]

Hi all. Is there a place in Pune where I can buy Spartan gear? To be specific, jackets. Or is it online only?

Thanks in advance.

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They dont have a authorised reseller in Pune.

[yash3339]

They dont have a authorised reseller in Pune.

Thanks xtremevicky. I did you buy from their store in Chennai, or ordered online? How many sizes are available?

Ha ha .

I just got it yesterday and the next 60 days are going to be very busy. Hopefully might give a review of it after a short ride.

Initial impression:- The jackets feels premium. Helios is a very good jacket but this one is worth the extra buck (Purely on the basics of wearing and comfort level). The jackets looks good also.

Thanks for your views. Looking forward to a more in depth review of the jacket. I am planning to get a jacket, confused between DSG and Spartan - DSG I can avail locally in Pune whereas Spartan boasts of high value:money ratio and peeps here rate Spartan highly. In short, please post the review soon. Hehe.

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[abhiiceman]

Guys friend wants to buy a jacket budget is 6.5k and he likes that dsg Tritron is it good with respect to all weather proof and that slots for padding and all . If not suggest any other within this price

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[krish2778]

Guys friend wants to buy a jacket budget is 6.5k and he likes that dsg Tritron is it good with respect to all weather proof and that slots for padding and all . If not suggest any other within this price

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It is mainly for winter riding only, for summers it\s basically an oven , if you are of sweaty nature then it's not a good deal. and the paddings are not that great too. Its ok, double foam padding for elbow and shoulder. But feels flimsy. I can say so because i owned one.

Better check out Rjays and Spartan jackets in that range. They are the best options with better armor and quality is concerned.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[abhiiceman]

It is mainly for winter riding only, for summers it\s basically an oven , if you are of sweaty nature then it's not a good deal. and the paddings are not that great too. Its ok, double foam padding for elbow and shoulder. But feels flimsy. I can say so because i owned one.

Better check out Rjays and Spartan jackets in that range. They are the best options with better armor and quality is concerned.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Rjays! Are they good asking this because havnt seen them in Xbhp AFAIK also is spartan available here because in Their website prices are mentioned in $

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