Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Sunnyside_up!]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

well...since you said that you had to"Settle for" I went over to a shop again to compare the Kombat and Revive. I troed both in XL and the Revive was far comfier. The Kombat was tight; seemed almost 1 size small despite being XL. And it has 2 velcro fasteners compared to 1 for Revive that makes Kombat more cumbersome for daily use.

Now, I have 2 important queries-

1. Should a glove be slightly loose fitting when you try it, so that when you fold your fingers and grip the handle/levers, you have enough space OR should it be very snug as leather expands on usage? (I've heard both sides, Performance Racing Store in M'bai advised the former, while I see many here advise the latter)

2. Is the Carbon fibre knuckle protector faux CF or the real deal? Saw some comments on previous pages suggesting it ws just CF- finished and not the real stuff. Spartan specifically says CF- finished on their site while the rest state Carbon fibre. What's the truth?

1. Listen to the experts. PRS knows what they're taking about. Gloves should be slightly loose as leather expands AND contracts. Too tight and your fingertips will hurt. Kind of like a shoe, buy gloves with just that little bit of extra room and about half an inch extra at the finger tips.

2. Difference between telling the truth and appearing to. Carbon Fibre at the 2K price point? My big toe! Every single brand at this price point can only use polycarbonate moulded knuckle protection with carbon fibre finish. Genuine carbon fibre knuckles alone would cost more than the gloves. However, fret not since PC is more than adequate for the job, and does not require CF.

[Aytas_sss]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Now, I have 2 important queries-

1. Should a glove be slightly loose fitting when you try it, so that when you fold your fingers and grip the handle/levers, you have enough space OR should it be very snug as leather expands on usage? (I've heard both sides, Performance Racing Store in M'bai advised the former, while I see many here advise the latter)



2. Is the Carbon fibre knuckle protector faux CF or the real deal? Saw some comments on previous pages suggesting it ws just CF- finished and not the real stuff. Spartan specifically says CF- finished on their site while the rest state Carbon fibre. What's the truth?

Ideally,the gloves should have a little room for the fingertips to move about,else the blood circulation would be hampered. That isn't desirable to say the least. When ordering online, if you go by the measuring procedure given in some websites,and you find your size exceeding a certain fit,then get the fit one size up. For example,according to Plantedsg,my size was M , but I ordered one size up;i.e. L. That got me a perfect fit.

It's totally faux CF. Exactly what @Sunnyside_up said,at the price point of less than 4k,getting actual CF is impossible

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

well...since you said that you had to"Settle for" I went over to a shop again to compare the Kombat and Revive. I troed both in XL and the Revive was far comfier. The Kombat was tight; seemed almost 1 size small despite being XL. And it has 2 velcro fasteners compared to 1 for Revive that makes Kombat more cumbersome for daily use.

Now, I have 2 important queries-

1. Should a glove be slightly loose fitting when you try it, so that when you fold your fingers and grip the handle/levers, you have enough space OR should it be very snug as leather expands on usage? (I've heard both sides, Performance Racing Store in M'bai advised the former, while I see many here advise the latter)

2. Is the Carbon fibre knuckle protector faux CF or the real deal? Saw some comments on previous pages suggesting it ws just CF- finished and not the real stuff. Spartan specifically says CF- finished on their site while the rest state Carbon fibre. What's the truth?

Finished CF and genuine CF more or less are the same finish wise and I'm glad someone brought up that question. Genuine CF is very expensive and that's why you see CF furnished cars/accessories are bloody expensive.

Now when it chimes to gloves, though certain views shared, let me share my personal experience. Wearing tight gloves where your fingers do some minute pressure oriented movements your fingers go numb at the tips which overtime tires your palm and then pain in wrist.

Little gap is must as the glove does expand and shrink depending on weather. Make sure it has freeplay but not significant freeplay which practically makes the glove prettymuch useless.

Cheers!
VJ

[atuladeupes]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Any opinion on alpinestar argon WP JACKET


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[atuladeupes]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Great. Cramster Eclipse is by far the most affordable jacket when it comes to leather and the areas the leathers cover based on surface area and also doubles as an all weather jacket.

Cheers!
VJ

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Any opinion on alpinestar argon WP jacket??


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[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Any opinion on alpinestar argon WP jacket??


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It's basically the TGP Air, with a thermal liner, IMHO. Though I've never had a chance to wear them, the construction is basically the same with TGP Air, but with an added thermal liner. Whereas the TGP Plus and TGP Plus Air, the former has a full liner and the later doesn't have a liner, but the ARGON comes with thermal liner with bascially the same shell outside. So it's your take. But I'd suggest for TGP Plus for practical purposes.

Cheers!
VJ

[DeVille]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

1. Listen to the experts. PRS knows what they're taking about. Gloves should be slightly loose as leather expands AND contracts. Too tight and your fingertips will hurt. Kind of like a shoe, buy gloves with just that little bit of extra room and about half an inch extra at the finger tips.

2. Difference between telling the truth and appearing to. Carbon Fibre at the 2K price point? My big toe! Every single brand at this price point can only use polycarbonate moulded knuckle protection with carbon fibre finish. Genuine carbon fibre knuckles alone would cost more than the gloves. However, fret not since PC is more than adequate for the job, and does not require CF.

I knew this would elicit a reply from you Thanks Sunny!

Finished CF and genuine CF more or less are the same finish wise and I'm glad someone brought up that question. Genuine CF is very expensive and that's why you see CF furnished cars/accessories are bloody expensive. Yeah, that's why the polycarbonate material is called CF finished, no? :P

Thanks for clearing the air guys, I was hoping allowing a wee bit space is the way to go as I'm pretty uncomfortable with those tight Rynox gloves. And I was pretty sure the world 's not so generous to offer real CF for ~2k
So Kombat loses the battle and Revive lives to fight another day. Am gonna take a trial of all the Spartan gloves again and make a decision.

[Pranit_Crystal Myth]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi Guys,
I am Selling My Joe Rocket Sonic Boots. Had brought it 3 months ago, used only on 3 rides, but the toe slider is a bit scraped due to taking a few awesome and tight corners..
Had brought it for 8.5k, selling for 7.5k..
If anyone interested let me know on 9892981092..

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi Guys,
I am Selling My Joe Rocket Sonic Boots. Had brought it 3 months ago, used only on 3 rides, but the toe slider is a bit scraped due to taking a few awesome and tight corners..
Had brought it for 8.5k, selling for 7.5k..
If anyone interested let me know on 9892981092..

Please do post your ads in the Classified section just for thread integrity.

Cheers!
VJ

[Kunwar.g]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Now that I have the saddle bag, tank bag, Revive Gloves, Cross helmet, Scoyco knee elbow guards, leather jacket, now want to get a jacket for Gurgaon summers and for office commute.

Confused between the RJays Swift vs Spartan Helios, for Gurgaon Summer . Rjays current discount and free shipping makes it almost 1K cheaper then Helios and some have commented that both are at par on quality

[Mayankisme]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys, I own a Honda CBR 250r and being upgrading from Yahama FZ-S, i wanted to upgrade the riding gear too.
I got the budget of 20k.. The things i am looking for are A Proper Riding jacket, Riding boots, Knee pads. I already have an LS2 helmet and top of the line DSG riding gloves. Please suggest.

[ragharsh]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

https://www.pgsbikinggears.com/motorbike-riding-jackets.asp

If anyone ever heard about these psg riding jacket then please give me some suggestions please.... M planning to buy psg model No. 2328 camo.

[Pranit_Crystal Myth]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys, I own a Honda CBR 250r and being upgrading from Yahama FZ-S, i wanted to upgrade the riding gear too.
I got the budget of 20k.. The things i am looking for are A Proper Riding jacket, Riding boots, Knee pads. I already have an LS2 helmet and top of the line DSG riding gloves. Please suggest.

Hey buddy where in panvel do u live..

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Now that I have the saddle bag, tank bag, Revive Gloves, Cross helmet, Scoyco knee elbow guards, leather jacket, now want to get a jacket for Gurgaon summers and for office commute.

Confused between the RJays Swift vs Spartan Helios, for Gurgaon Summer . Rjays current discount and free shipping makes it almost 1K cheaper then Helios and some have commented that both are at par on quality

RJays Swift and Spartan Helios are both mesh jackets, but HELIOS gets the slight edge being with the armor it provides and the perfect VFM beginner jacket out there. RJays Swift has been here for more than a year and has gotten good reviews, but Spartan is eating the share and fast and it shows.

Both are good jackets. The decision is yours. If you find the RJays cheaper then go for it, and if you want the little advanced armor (though nothing big of a difference) you can go for HELIOS.

www.pgsbikinggears.com/motorbike-riding-jackets.asp

If anyone ever heard about these psg riding jacket then please give me some suggestions please.... M planning to buy psg model No. 2328 camo.

Yes PGS gear, they have their HO in Karol Bagh Delhi and I guess their stuffs are manufactured in our neighboring country. But it's all on-par jackets I'd reckon, nothing too bad nothing too good to praise. Just the same as all usual jackets out there.

There haven't been any reviews as such of PGS stuffs here, but I guess you can try them and see how they fare.

Cheers!
VJ

[ragharsh]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks vj...