Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Sourjya Guha]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Quick question for all, What do you guys use to protect the knees while commuting through everyday traffic, city and/or highway riding. I do use a well padded jacket, full leather gloves and helmet for everyday riding, but nothing for the knees as of now.

I use the Thor Sector knee guard.
I keep them with my helmet locked in my ride. Sometime I wear them inside a pair of jean if I am out for a shorter period of time like movies. No one even notices.

[Abishek94]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I don't know in which thread to post this because it doesn't come under riding gear, but here goes:
Viaterra recently launched a new product called 'viaterra seaty' which is a small saddle bag cum pillion seat. When there is no luggage, it can be folded and compressed and acts as a cushion for the pillion. In its expanded form it has a capacity of 12 litres which should be enough for day rides or at the max a ride with 1 night stay if you pack light. It is very easy to tie it around the seat, can be done within 2 minutes. Will post a review once I use it for a few rides.
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[senotrius]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I have a user feedback for [MENTION=29015]Sunnyside_up![/MENTION]
After 6-8months of use of spartan phaeton gloves i have started getting wear and tear issues.The leather has started to tear near the base of the thumb bilaterlly.I can see the underlying ?kevlar layer.please consider more quality checks for the leather being used.By profession I'm a doctor and I do not tour or go adventure biking.my daily commute is 10-15km.that's it.and only the past 3 months have I started using the gloves regularly for 5 mins riding either way to my hospital.

I would like to point the same quality issue on my Helios jacket as well with the sticker/logo and faux velvet near the cuffs and neck peeling off completely.Please check into the Quality control /materials used for these. Thankfully no stitching that I can see have come off.

Also what can be done for my gloves?? Should I just go for another pair now that the leather will eventually just tear even more.Let me point out that I was satisfied with the customer service when Spartan had to replace the first pair of gloves with the stitching coming off.
I'll post the pics soon.

[kety213]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Brothers pls help me in suggesting which jacket to buy.

1) Spatan Helios
2) Saptan Icarus
3) Zues all terrain jacket
4) DSG evo...
If any other pls suggest..my budget is 7k. I will be using mostly in city and weekend rides...so using in Mumbai traffic should hassle free. Also which should b good in Leh climate.

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[Abishek94]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Brothers pls help me in suggesting which jacket to buy.

1) Spatan Helios
2) Saptan Icarus
3) Zues all terrain jacket
4) DSG evo...
If any other pls suggest..my budget is 7k. I will be using mostly in city and weekend rides...so using in Mumbai traffic should hassle free. Also which should b good in Leh climate.

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When you have a budget of 7k I suggest you go for either Spartan Helios or dsg evo.
The Helios is an all weather mesh jacket so Mumbai heat/traffic should not be a problem. It provides good protection with Knox armour and comes with rain liner.
I've not used dsg evo but there are some good reviews of the same on this thread.

[wallpapers123]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Also what can be done for my gloves?? Should I just go for another pair now that the leather will eventually just tear even more.Let me point out that I was satisfied with the customer service when Spartan had to replace the first pair of gloves with the stitching coming off.
I'll post the pics soon.

That looks more like a cut than wear and tear issue mate..Just get it sewn from a local leather shop since getting a whole new pair of gloves just because of one single cut does not seem very logical to me..

[senotrius]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

That looks more like a cut than wear and tear issue mate..Just get it sewn from a local leather shop since getting a whole new pair of gloves just because of one single cut does not seem very logical to me..

cut?nope, if u see it in person you might understand better.it does look like an incision on picture now that you mention it.
however ,this is more like due to stretching kind of force.but on both sides and same place.otherwise,I'm thinking maybe it's the handgrip on my duke 390 even!
Regarding sewing:Are local cobblers enough for the job?(they're getting rare nowadays as are purpose oriented leather shops in this part of the nation)

[Mail2vasant]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I don't know in which thread to post this because it doesn't come under riding gear, but here goes:
Viaterra recently launched a new product called 'viaterra seaty' which is a small saddle bag cum pillion seat. When there is no luggage, it can be folded and compressed and acts as a cushion for the pillion. In its expanded form it has a capacity of 12 litres which should be enough for day rides or at the max a ride with 1 night stay if you pack light. It is very easy to tie it around the seat, can be done within 2 minutes. Will post a review once I use it for a few rides.
photos:

I would love to know the reviews. The bag looks interesting.

[wallpapers123]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

cut?nope, if u see it in person you might understand better.it does look like an incision on picture now that you mention it.
however ,this is more like due to stretching kind of force.but on both sides and same place.otherwise,I'm thinking maybe it's the handgrip on my duke 390 even!
Regarding sewing:Are local cobblers enough for the job?(they're getting rare nowadays as are purpose oriented leather shops in this part of the nation)

They should be good enough, all you need is to sew the cut with a nylon thread and you should be good to go.. I haven't done such a thing myself but it should work I guess..

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Where can I get the tank pads?? ( Not the ones you put on top of the tank but the ones you install on the side of the tank to get better knee grip while cornering)??

I need them desperately to get the knee down without spending money on Leather Pants, since the side of the tank of D200 is quite slippery.

I'm also thinking of doing some DIY there with regular old mouse pads made from rubber. Will post if successful..

[krishan.adhikari]

Pgs biking gear. Delhi. Riding pants

Hi frens

I am planning on buying vented/mesh trousers from pgsbikinggears.com. has anyone bought these trousers and how is the quality of these pants

[Abishek94]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I would love to know the reviews. The bag looks interesting.

As of now I've done a 450km trip with the bag and it seems like the best thousand bucks I have spent in a while. Review coming up soon.

[Chandan92]

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Hi guys,

I want to buy new riding jacket and have shortlisted dsg Evo and rynox air gt. Both are mesh jackets and pricing is also similar. I have read dsg Evo review here but haven't seen any review of rynox ( have searched here ). So which one should i buy, i want

1. Good protection
2. Good ventilation here in my area temperature goes to 45 degree in summer.
3. Should be durable i will be using for at least 1-1.5 years.

Budget is around 6k

Also which size should i pick l, i wear L size shirt. Should i take one size up or one size down

Thanks in advance

Ride safe

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[radikel]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

Hi guys,

I want to buy new riding jacket and have shortlisted dsg Evo and rynox air gt. Both are mesh jackets and pricing is also similar. I have read dsg Evo review here but haven't seen any review of rynox ( have searched here ). So which one should i buy, i want

1. Good protection
2. Good ventilation here in my area temperature goes to 45 degree in summer.
3. Should be durable i will be using for at least 1-1.5 years.

Budget is around 6k

Also which size should i pick l, i wear L size shirt. Should i take one size up or one size down

Thanks in advance

Ride safe

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Hi,

Iam planning to buy the Air GT vs DSG Evo as well. Along with Rynox Kombat/Rampage semi-gauntlets.

Any help from fellow xbhpians in this regard would be welcome.
Also, will the Air GT be too flashy for daily commutes. What about its level of ventilations vs waterproofing?

Thanks!

[ynike99]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

They should be good enough, all you need is to sew the cut with a nylon thread and you should be good to go.. I haven't done such a thing myself but it should work I guess..

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Where can I get the tank pads?? ( Not the ones you put on top of the tank but the ones you install on the side of the tank to get better knee grip while cornering)??

I need them desperately to get the knee down without spending money on Leather Pants, since the side of the tank of D200 is quite slippery.

I'm also thinking of doing some DIY there with regular old mouse pads made from rubber. Will post if successful..

You can get stompgrips at about 4.5k, from prs, or keiti traction dots at 2.6k , from planetdsg.

[emm]

re: Universal : Riding Gear Thread

I don't know in which thread to post this because it doesn't come under riding gear, but here goes:
Viaterra recently launched a new product called 'viaterra seaty' which is a small saddle bag cum pillion seat. When there is no luggage, it can be folded and compressed and acts as a cushion for the pillion. In its expanded form it has a capacity of 12 litres which should be enough for day rides or at the max a ride with 1 night stay if you pack light. It is very easy to tie it around the seat, can be done within 2 minutes. Will post a review once I use it for a few rides.
photos:

O can't find this online bro. Can you share some link, if you can. Thanks.