Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[krish2778]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hello everyone!

I am planning to go for gear shopping within this week.
Just for info. I live in Navi Mumbai.

I already own a SOL MetalMan 68sII and DSG Carbon gloves.

I went through major part of the whole thread and have shortlisted the following.

Jacket:
(Budget upto 8k)

As I live in Mumbai, where the climate is generally hot and humid I'd like to go for a mesh jacket.
I liked the Spartan Helios as it comes with a rain liner and also KNOX armor.

As I was going through the thread I found that the quality of Rjays and JR is relatively better than Spartan.
How true is this? I would like the jacket to last for at least 2 years with weekly use.


Riding Boots:
(Budget upto 9k)

I have shortlisted Alpinestar's SMX1 and AXO Primato II.
Both of these are within my budget where the A* exceeds the AXO by around Rs.500.

As the A* SMX1 is a short riding boot, will it give the same level of protection if worn with knee guards
compared to AXO shoes with knee guards?
I am slightly inclined towards the A* as they're short while AXO are full length riding boots.(ease in movement while not riding)
Which one should I go for?
Also, I do understand that both of these are not waterproof but they wont get damaged if worn during
monsoons right?
Also to clarify, these pair of shoes will be worn only when going for a long ride ie around 7-8 days a month.
Any other options within my budget are welcome!



Thanks
-Rishab

Helios is definitely a great product. Rjays quality is on par. But Joe rocket is superior i would say.

As for Boots , you have a range of option with Rjays boots, have a look into their Facebook page. They have different types of boot, with even waterproof ones suitable for touring.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Well there must be a huge difference between a woman's hair band priced at fifty bucks and a professional piece of kit that costs a thousand, don't you think?

Haha absolutely. But unless I get a litter class for my own and make it OSTENTATIOUS these nitty gritty shall remain in backburner for sure.

I mean what else can you get in Karol Bagh, cheap and reassuring, lol if you know what I mean.

Cheers!
VJ

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[Sird]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Still testing the Spartan Icarus for Mumbai Highway + street ride.
So far so good.

I'll post full views soon.

Just wanna know "After coming from a 50km round trip. Obviously if I'm sweating the jacket must be absorbing.
So should I keep it in sunlight after coming back to home or under Fan for cool dry ?"


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[krish2778]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys tested the hyperion in the rain too. Both with and without liners in heavy showers to full blown kerala monsoon type rain. And i am more than happy. Details of the result will be updated in my blog , which would complete my review i have already posted some time back. I will post a link. [MENTION=1]Sunnyside_up[/MENTION],sir...i am very much happy the way the jacket performed. I have indeed made the right choice.

Cheers
Ride safe
Krishna

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[xpranav]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

So should I keep it in sunlight after coming back to home or under Fan for cool dry ?"

Sunlight is never recommended (specially for leathers) ......... let it dry under fan

[J.Ravi]

Made In Pakistan Teknic Water-Proof Gloves

My friend presented me with a pair of water-proof made-in-Pakistan Teknic gloves that he brought from the USA. I already have a pair of all-weather Cramster gloves.

[J.Ravi]

Re: Made In Pakistan Teknic Water-Proof Gloves

Sir, gloves look nice. Any details of the protection provided in the gloves?

Thanks, [MENTION=61439]TranquilRage[/MENTION]. The gloves are comfortable to wear but without knuckle protection. I am yet to test them on long rides especially when it rains.

[shahbaz63]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi.... Shabby Here

Hello everyone!

I am planning to go for gear shopping within this week.
Just for info. I live in Navi Mumbai.

I already own a SOL MetalMan 68sII and DSG Carbon gloves.

I went through major part of the whole thread and have shortlisted the following.

Thanks
-Rishab

Jacket Rjays Jet Stream II (all Weather), Daily use & top notch quality... (using same from last 1 year... 28000 km 11 months, daily use.) 9.000 rupees... Go for it you will never regret.

It can last for 2 years (minimum) with daily use... you can see my Jacket it still intact as it was a year before... Quality of Rjay's is slightly better then Spartans .. but if not Rjays Jet Stream (for some uknown reason) then surely Spartans without a doubt ....... IMHO


Riding Boots - Rjays got options here too, look will be dull or say quite rigid compare to A* or Jope Rocket or SIDI ... Check ONEAL MX Boots too (11k).. I would recommend to go with Full Length Riding Shoes & get Riding Pants too ...

If short length shoes then Riding pants make more sense !

[Sird]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

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[mayank.travadi]

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[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Still testing the Spartan Icarus for Mumbai Highway + street ride.
So far so good.

I'll post full views soon.

Just wanna know "After coming from a 50km round trip. Obviously if I'm sweating the jacket must be absorbing.
So should I keep it in sunlight after coming back to home or under Fan for cool dry ?"


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Good. Don't forget to upload some good. Pics.

You can use sunlight for textile, but not so much so that it gets roasted. Give it 15 to 20 mins if it's wet moderately. Heavily wet, 1 hour to 1.5 hour.
[MENTION=11348]krish[/MENTION], excellent. Happy for you.
[MENTION=6275]Ravi[/MENTION]. I'd be looking forward for a thorough review of your glove.

Cheers!
VJ


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[Sunnyside_up!]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi.... Shabby Here



Jacket Rjays Jet Stream II (all Weather), Daily use & top notch quality... (using same from last 1 year... 28000 km 11 months, daily use.) 9.000 rupees... Go for it you will never regret.

It can last for 2 years (minimum) with daily use... you can see my Jacket it still intact as it was a year before... Quality of Rjay's is slightly better then Spartans .. but if not Rjays Jet Stream (for some uknown reason) then surely Spartans without a doubt ....... IMHO

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[MENTION=39415]sha[/MENTION]bby - would you mind posting a detailed review of your jacket along the lines of the comparo I did of the SWIFT a few pages back? Listing feature for feature along with pics and measurements? Am genuinely curious since I don't have a Jet Stream III at hand to evaluate.

[xpranav]

Re: Made In Pakistan Teknic Water-Proof Gloves

Thanks, @TranquilRage. The gloves are comfortable to wear but without knuckle protection. I am yet to test them on long rides especially when it rains.

If it is without knuckle protection, then it is obviously not a riding glove !! and so it is not so safe to wear on long rides

[payeng]

Re: Made In Pakistan Teknic Water-Proof Gloves

If it is without knuckle protection, then it is obviously not a riding glove !! and so it is not so safe to wear on long rides

Says who..??

Motocross gloves, they don't have knuckle protection too. It's not necessary that every riding apparel should look/function like a "Street/Track" apparel.

[xpranav]

Re: Made In Pakistan Teknic Water-Proof Gloves

Says who..??

Motocross gloves, they don't have knuckle protection too. It's not necessary that every riding apparel should look/function like a "Street/Track" apparel.

Ohh !! Pardon my ignorance. Can you please explain the way in which a motocross glove absorbs the impact ??