Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[AmitRavi07]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

It would cost you around Rs.1200/- to Rs. 1600/-. Depends on the brand. I am yet to explore on this.. But saw these to be good options..

Knox Back Protector @ $30 : Knox TP2 Advance X CE Back Protector - RevZilla

If anyone is aware of better(economic) options, Please do help.. Thanks in advance...

The knox back protector is available with Spartan pro-gear and costs around 2K INR.

[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@febinjoy How do you think evo will do against icarus?
I am about to go and buy the Helios this weekend and when you said that this gives Helios level protection at lower price, I just wanted a comparison because Helios/Icarus do not have the denier count mentioned anywhere.

My requirement : Good ventilation for Summer..

[febinjoy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

@febinjoy How do you think evo will do against icarus?
I am about to go and buy the Helios this weekend and when you said that this gives Helios level protection at lower price, I just wanted a comparison because Helios/Icarus do not have the denier count mentioned anywhere.

My requirement : Good ventilation for Summer..

Hi,

Helios is a wonderful Jacket, I was on a budget and was about to get a Breezer 4S(Comes with a thermal Liner and a CE rated back protector) when I saw Evo.
Evo comes with 600D Cordura at impact areas. It has got a light padding beneath the cordura in impact areas which would take some damage.
The elbow and shoulder armors are both CE rated. The Back Protector of Helios and Icarus are dual density(though non CE rated) which is far better than that of Evo's.

Helios comes with lot of extra features like Internal micro-fibre pocket for sun-glasses, silicone port for ear-phones, Internal key-clip, External clip for gloves, Removable and washable microfibre collar liner etc. Icarus also comes with Internal micro-fibre pocket for sun-glasses. The thermal liner is missing in both Icarus and Helios.

Evo's ventilation is pretty decent. It is actually a replica of Tour Master Intake Air 3 (Tour Master Intake Air 3 Jacket - RevZilla) with some internal pockets missing.

[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi,

Helios is a wonderful Jacket, I was on a budget and was about to get a Breezer 4S(Comes with a thermal Liner and a CE rated back protector) when I saw Evo.
Evo comes with 600D Cordura at impact areas. It has got a light padding beneath the cordura in impact areas which would take some damage.
The elbow and shoulder armors are both CE rated. The Back Protector of Helios and Icarus are dual density(though non CE rated) which is far better than that of Evo's.

Helios comes with lot of extra features like Internal micro-fibre pocket for sun-glasses, silicone port for ear-phones, Internal key-clip, External clip for gloves, Removable and washable microfibre collar liner etc. Icarus also comes with Internal micro-fibre pocket for sun-glasses. The thermal liner is missing in both Icarus and Helios.

Evo's ventilation is pretty decent. It is actually a replica of Tour Master Intake Air 3 (Tour Master Intake Air 3 Jacket - RevZilla) with some internal pockets missing.

Thanks mate.. was just thinking, what if I just add a CE rated armour to the back for Evo? 5000+1500 = 6500 (almost the same as Helios).

Your opinion please..

[febinjoy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks mate.. was just thinking, what if I just add a CE rated armour to the back for Evo? 5000+1500 = 6500 (almost the same as Helios).

Your opinion please..

Yeah... you are right.. 2 things worth considering is the fit and weight of the Jackets. I am on the heavier side(6ft tall, 100kg) and Evo felt comfortable for me. It would be better to try it at the store and decide on the fit.

I am not sure of the weight difference between Helios and Evo. Evo felt slightly heavier than Breezer 4S.

I have plans to hit Ladakh and thermal liner would be an added advantage for me. If you are not keen on the thermal liner, Helios would also be fine(You get few pockets and clips extra).

[pcgamer]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Thanks mate.. was just thinking, what if I just add a CE rated armour to the back for Evo? 5000+1500 = 6500 (almost the same as Helios).

Your opinion please..

Helios comes with just a foam pad for the back. Helios + CE rated back armor = 6800 + 2000 = 8800

[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Yeah... you are right.. 2 things worth considering is the fit and weight of the Jackets. I am on the heavier side(6ft tall, 100kg) and Evo felt comfortable for me. It would be better to try it at the store and decide on the fit.

I am not sure of the weight difference between Helios and Evo. Evo felt slightly heavier than Breezer 4S.

I have plans to hit Ladakh and thermal liner would be an added advantage for me. If you are not keen on the thermal liner, Helios would also be fine(You get few pockets and clips extra).

I'm 5'11" and weigh 80kg.. the only need for me to wear the jacket is for protection.. a pocket or two is great.. other than that, I don't use the jacket for anything else.. and since Evo has good air flow, I'll pick it up, up the back armour.. (I'll miss the chest armour but airflow is a trade off)

Helios comes with just a foam pad for the back. Helios + CE rated back armor = 6800 + 2000 = 8800

Yup.. CE armour is better than double foam I guess..

My only concern is that DSG says 600D as the denier count but Spartans got nothing.. that makes me wonder the capability of the jacket..

I think that icarus back armour cannot be upgraded.. if it can, that will mean some serious competition..

can anyone please confirm the back armor of icarus?

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[vivek7593]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hey guys ordered the cramster trg2 gloves from adventure18.com today... had being in mumbai but couldn't buy the gloves..
Finally i decided for full gauntlet gloves and shortlisted dsg primal and trg2 (under my budget of 3k) spg ares was out of the bugdet..
And today for some reason i wasnt being able to access spg's site neither planet dsg
So went ahead with cramster
One more wired thing cramster's web shop charge 200 bucks as shipping charges on the other hand adventure18 shipped it for free and price was same on both site (2600rs)

Edit: can anyone suggest a good leather conditioner?

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[hss]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Does anyone have any feedback on Komine jackets? Is it a good brand? I am considering its mesh jacket JK 025. Please suggest.

[theironhorse99]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Does anyone have any feedback on Komine jackets? Is it a good brand? I am considering its mesh jacket JK 025. Please suggest.

not sure of komine however as far as i know they are of japanese origin.. but scoyco are good ones jk27 touring and jk 17... for 6 and 4k respectively...

[babaji]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Need to buy riding gear. Cheap and best. Already have a steel series helmet. Need knee guards, elbow guards, riding jackets, gloves.

Please suggest guys.

[febinjoy]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Need to buy riding gear. Cheap and best. Already have a steel series helmet. Need knee guards, elbow guards, riding jackets, gloves.

Please suggest guys.

What is your budget for each of them and the requirement(Touring, daily use, the climate you would be using it etc...)

[prateek2210]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

not sure of komine however as far as i know they are of japanese origin.. but scoyco are good ones jk27 touring and jk 17... for 6 and 4k respectively...

I use JK17, being textile jacket and doesnt have any liners. Its budget jacket but have to compromise on many factors. Cramster and dsg have better options now. Damn I need new gears now.

[adithya.mv]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Found this regarding jackets with air bags: http://rdd.me/yckpungf
Just for information.

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[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Guys,

any opinion on these??

DSG Phoenix Gloves - 1,999.00Rs

DSG Phoenix Gloves for daily riding..