Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

thanks,B7ACKTHORN & snehithpereira on your inputs they were of great help and insight, as you pointed out rjays are a tad pricey but do offer good features too. after a bit more research & burying eyes in screen i've selected spartan Odyssues (hopefully available in black) for pants and short listed Rjays All weatherII (10k) and spartan Hyperion(8.5k) as jacket options, both of them cost 10k or thereabouts, (you've to purchase thermal liner separately for spartan) both've got same level of protection, its a tough choice, any suggestions?

Both are good jackets, ultimately go for the ones which you can wear in person, if you don't have the choice to check them out in person, stick to the one your budget offers you to go.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, I have placed the order for the Spartan Helios jacket.

Coming to riding boots, I am thinking about these boots from Benera Benera Black boot - Buy Men Boots Online | BE143SH17TLMINDFAS

They can be ordered online from Jabong at 2400 after discount of 1000. Though I understand these will not offer any substantial protection, but still will be good enough for occasional rides.

But does these look like cheap quality boots which can be bought of regular army stores in 1200-1500 bucks, or paying 2400 looks okay. Infact there is a review by a rider who says they are comfortable for long rides and usage.

Didn't see your post in the first place. But these are not proper boots as such, but these are way way better than those sports Nike and Adidas shoes that most wear in case of a spill. First off, it's full ankle so you get adequate shin protection coupled with a proper riding pants these would suffice for a boot. But make sure you have at least a steel toe in that case it protectors your toes. For the price these are costly, our own sandeep patnala has bought JCB boots which are far cooler and comparatively cheaper than these Jabong boots. I'd suggest you have a look at them too.

Google JCB Boots India.

Cheers!
VJ

[Sandeep Patnala]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Didn't see your post in the first place. But these are not proper boots as such, but these are way way better than those sports Nike and Adidas shoes that most wear in case of a spill. First off, it's full ankle so you get adequate shin protection coupled with a proper riding pants these would suffice for a boot. But make sure you have at least a steel toe in that case it protectors your toes. For the price these are costly, our own sandeep patnala has bought JCB boots which are far cooler and comparatively cheaper than these Jabong boots. I'd suggest you have a look at them too.

Google JCB Boots India.

Cheers!
VJ

Yup i would suggest JCB boots for occasional rides and if you are on tight budget. They come with mouth watering price tag of Rs1434/- with free shipping.

Now a days am wearing them daily and where ever am going, not getting interest to wear other shoes don't know Y !

[Cyrus_the_virus]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Now that winter has started. Time to get myself a jacket for the cold weather. I have 2 mesh jackets as of now and using the rain liner for some protection against the cold, but it will be no good come December.

Anybody has some suggestions for a good leather/textile jacket that will protect against the cold wind? I didn't like the Spartan Achilles, so any other suggestions?

[abhifusion]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys in a fix between R-Jays Octane II & SPG Hyperion ... Which one is better ??

[snehithpereira]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Now that winter has started. Time to get myself a jacket for the cold weather. I have 2 mesh jackets as of now and using the rain liner for some protection against the cold, but it will be no good come December.

Anybody has some suggestions for a good leather/textile jacket that will protect against the cold wind? I didn't like the Spartan Achilles, so any other suggestions?

Have a look at the cramster k2k 2.0 , heard great stuff about its thermal capabilities and over all finish too.

Guys in a fix between R-Jays Octane II & SPG Hyperion ... Which one is better ??

Both are very similar spec wise. If it were me making a decision I would go ahead with the Hyperion just because it costs 500rs less , the mild torso protection though not very helpful is still a welcome feature. Add to that the availability of armour incase of need in future

[Cyrus_the_virus]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Have a look at the cramster k2k 2.0 , heard great stuff about its thermal capabilities and over all finish too.

NO More Cramster. Rude and Arrogant aftersales with non existent returns policy.

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Now that winter has started. Time to get myself a jacket for the cold weather. I have 2 mesh jackets as of now and using the rain liner for some protection against the cold, but it will be no good come December.

Anybody has some suggestions for a good leather/textile jacket that will protect against the cold wind? I didn't like the Spartan Achilles, so any other suggestions?

Since you brought leather into the equation, by far the best, full sleeved leather jacket in India is the Cramster Eclipse with excellent liners and very good abrasion resistance since most jackets at this price point only offer shoulder leather, which in my opinion is just a pure marketing gimmick, yes, it does protect the shoulders but if it's leather it's gotta be full leather or full mesh I always say. So with that in mind I'd suggest you the Eclipse since i has mesh torso panel for ventilation and full sleeve leather protection which is very good for protecting the extensions. But the only gripe is it is not perforated, (Eclipse) you'll start sweating in trafific on summer times, but once you're on the go, you're all set.

Guys in a fix between R-Jays Octane II & SPG Hyperion ... Which one is better ??

Hyperion has a little upper edge considering it has leather bits, but apart from that both are pretty much the same.

Cheers!
VJ

[Cyrus_the_virus]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Since you brought leather into the equation, by far the best, full sleeved leather jacket in India is the Cramster Eclipse with excellent liners and very good abrasion resistance since most jackets at this price point only offer shoulder leather, which in my opinion is just a pure marketing gimmick, yes, it does protect the shoulders but if it's leather it's gotta be full leather or full mesh I always say. So with that in mind I'd suggest you the Eclipse since i has mesh torso panel for ventilation and full sleeve leather protection which is very good for protecting the extensions. But the only gripe is it is not perforated, (Eclipse) you'll start sweating in trafific on summer times, but once you're on the go, you're all set.

Like I said, I already have mesh jackets for the summer and I'm intending purely a winter jacket, no no mesh anywhere please. Full wind protection needed. And again, No cramsters please. Looks like I might need to look up the alpinestars range.

[saket]

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Hey guys I want to buy a knee guard and a pair of gloves. 3k budget for gloves. Also any suggestions for a store with decent pricing. I live in Mumbai western suburbs

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[snehithpereira]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

NO More Cramster. Rude and Arrogant aftersales with non existent returns policy.

If possible try having a look at the Scoyco JK27, there are people that swear by its thermal capabilities not one of your conventional brands but has received the green light from several members here

Hey guys I want to buy a knee guard and a pair of gloves. 3k budget for gloves. Also any suggestions for a store with decent pricing. I live in Mumbai western suburbs

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At 3k you have a wide range of gloves available, the entire range of rynox, dsg and minus the Aries all other models of SPG... Choose any one of the full leather gloves that these brands offer. choose something between Rynox Kombat, SPG Centaur, DSG Primal...

For knee guards since you haven't mentioned your budget, I would recommend the SPG Perseus at 2400 and if you are willing to spend upto 5k then the Knox bionic knee guards.

For stores details.... a quick forum search will give you a dedicated thread with details on stores in different areas

[skv]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

At that price point you could have a look at DSG Aero, SPG Icarus, DSG phoenix, , Cramster Breezer and for about 1k more DSG Rage.

Have a look at the reviews, user experience for each of these on this thread. It will help you make a wise decision

Went through few reviews.
I am inclined towards SPG icarus and then the cramster breezer 4.0 if I couldn't get icarus or if I dont get the right size. How does cramster k2k compares wrt breezer. I will be in mumbai on 20st nov and I want to buy it from an outlet rather than online. So I want to have a few options with me so that if I dont get/like/fit one I can go for other. So What jackets should I keep as options other than icarus.

Budget: 5K, can be streched a bit.
Jacket: preferably all weather.


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[abhifusion]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Both are very similar spec wise. If it were me making a decision I would go ahead with the Hyperion just because it costs 500rs less , the mild torso protection though not very helpful is still a welcome feature. Add to that the availability of armour incase of need in future

Hyperion has a little upper edge considering it has leather bits, but apart from that both are pretty much the same.
Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for the feedback ... Are there any other colours available in Hyperion ?? On their website I can see only Red & Black... In comparison Octane II Black n white looks better

[snehithpereira]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks for the feedback ... Are there any other colours available in Hyperion ?? On their website I can see only Red & Black... In comparison Octane II Black n white looks better

i am afraid those are the only colour options you got at the moment

[abhifusion]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

i am afraid those are the only colour options you got at the moment

Thanks! Might pick up octane then since I would be using the jacket in rains too... Leather bits on Hyperion might get damaged...

[B7ACKTHORN]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks for the feedback ... Are there any other colours available in Hyperion ?? On their website I can see only Red & Black... In comparison Octane II Black n white looks better

As of now you have the full black and red combo colors, but you have quite a few color options in HELIOS range. I just hate RJays for not bringing in more colors, if they do, they'll sell like hot cakes.

Cheers!
VJ