Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[bilalans]

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Hi XBHPians,

Am a newbie here and have some query regarding riding gloves and jacket.

I have a Battle Green Yamaha FZS which i bought about 3 months ago, i need your advice regarding the riding gloves specially.

I will be using it for daily commute to office and as am in Bangalore it can rain anytime, so need some good waterproof gloves and with all the necessary protections etc.

Budget is around 2-3k and can stretch to 4k max.

Any info about outlets here in Bangalore to try out will be more helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Most of the brands have few options in their stacks.. For city rides you may use short full fingers gloves.. Full gauntlet are the safest at all time.. Also, check the material as per your use, DSG motomesh can be a good options but since you have a good budget try few leather gloves too.

[Ilakkiaraj]

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You can try the Zeus Aqua Pro gloves. it claims to be waterproof, but there ain't many reviews on its waterproofing capabilities.

My seller told me All Time Rain Gloves will be a bit uncomfortable at other times.. Since location is Bangalore, may be you can try like those motorcycle over-gloves for rain. Just my opinion mate... ☺ Be 100% sure before you make that investment.

Keep It Coming!!!

[Shaktiv3]

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DSG motomesh gloves can be good for rain, but does compromise in terms of safety. bought a pair and returned it next day. Try the Solace Gloves. the store is based in bangalore. so check it as well.

[ashish14]

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You can try the Zeus Aqua Pro gloves. it claims to be waterproof, but there ain't many reviews on its waterproofing capabilities.

That looks nice but there is no mention if it will support touch screen phone ? any idea, also if anybody knows a good moto store in Bangalore do let me know.

Thanks

[jayanth_b_p]

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That looks nice but there is no mention if it will support touch screen phone ? any idea, also if anybody knows a good moto store in Bangalore do let me know.

Thanks

You can check Lets Gear up located at HSR Layout.

[ashish14]

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You can check Lets Gear up located at HSR Layout.

Thanks jayanth_b_p !!

[prashanthkt]

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Hi ,

This is Tushar from Mumbai , i am an ultimate Newbie when it comes to Riding Gear . I have recently bought a duke 200 and am planning for long weekend rides in coming months , xBhp buddies has really helped change my Outlook towards Road Safety and proper riding gears .

My plan is to invest in proper riding gear one by one . I want to first start with a decent set of Riding Jacket which good protection and practical looks and comfort since i would also be using it on my daily office commute .

My Budget will be upto 6-7k and reading this entire thread i have noted few names ie Aspire Helios , Rynox Tornado Pro . I would like to know what other options i should try and where in Mumbai i should shop for getting a good deal . This will help me go try the jacket and make the deal . Any help here ?

hi Tushar

you are in Mumbai so try to visit SM Studios in Mulund west, guy having good variety & he has very well knowledge in this field. as i m a from chennai
but i had visited his shop in Mumbai & done the purchase. your budget is very good you have several options, Solace is also a good option you can check it out
& as per your choice & comfort you do the purchase again this is just a suggestion

[Shaktiv3]

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Guys, Can you suggest a good alternative of a riding boot. Have my eyes on the JCB Boots. Should have a decent ankle support?

[Black0ut]

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Guys, Can you suggest a good alternative of a riding boot. Have my eyes on the JCB Boots. Should have a decent ankle support?

I just now received my JCB excavator shoe from safetyshoebazaar.. It was recommended in few sites that we should go for one size bigger than our actual shoe size for steel toe shoes. Mine is 9 but i went for 10. That was a wrong decision. It is big for me now. There return policy is so poor that i have pay the courier charges. Its comes around 500. But the shoe cost is 1830
Regarding shoe:
Built quality is good. Stitches are super cool . Ankle protection is OKAY.. it will not safeguard your leg from twisting but it can save your ankle from abrasion .. thats it. Also its bit bulky. if you are big built it will look good.

[Shaktiv3]

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Built quality is good. Stitches are super cool . Ankle protection is OKAY.. it will not safeguard your leg from twisting but it can save your ankle from abrasion .. thats it. Also its bit bulky. if you are big built it will look good.

thanks for the review. but i am not very big build and i need the shoes so that i don't twist my ankles (right shin and ankle suffered compound fracture). Anyways thank you, i think the only choice i have is to invest in riding boots

[Kiran.jagtap]

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Guys, Can you suggest a good alternative of a riding boot. Have my eyes on the JCB Boots. Should have a decent ankle support?

As a beginner and mostly riding to office, i was looking for alternative to riding shoes. Found armstrong (a brand in safety shoes) 'defender' @1900 rs to be useful as riding shoes and it will go well with formal dress.
Looking forward to buy them in coming weeks. Also they have 'protecto' as riding shoes available at 3100 rs.
Any reviews of this brand??

[Black0ut]

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As a beginner and mostly riding to office, i was looking for alternative to riding shoes. Found armstrong (a brand in safety shoes) 'defender' @1900 rs to be useful as riding shoes and it will go well with formal dress.
Looking forward to buy them in coming weeks. Also they have 'protecto' as riding shoes available at 3100 rs.
Any reviews of this brand??

Protecto got good reviews in most of the websites. "Defender" is 50-50. Paytm is giving good offer for Protecto but size 10 not available. Check the reviews for size.. Few mentioned, for protecto we need to order one size bigger.. please check

[Monu Sharma]

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Hi Guys
can you suggest some good shops in Chennai for buying riding gears?
i have seen so many gears online but don't know the exact size and fit ..

[Shaktiv3]

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Hi Guys
can you suggest some good shops in Chennai for buying riding gears?
i have seen so many gears online but don't know the exact size and fit ..

Spartan ProGear Co.,

Address: # 5, Alwarthirunagar Annexe, Arcot Road, New Colony, Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600087
Phone:097909 96564


Hope it helps

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Guys, Need some review's on the *tarmac street boot* comfort and protection wise and also for the *KNOX Guerilla Knee Guards* available online in motoadda.com

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Protecto got good reviews in most of the websites. "Defender" is 50-50. Paytm is giving good offer for Protecto but size 10 not available. Check the reviews for size.. Few mentioned, for protecto we need to order one size bigger.. please check

The Tarmac street boots costs Rs 4999. i personally think its a better deal if u can raise the budget a little specially for ankle protection and is waterproof.

[Rakesh Rok]

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Have been seeing the pics of these boots lately. . .



Anyone have used/are using this. . ? What is your opinion on this, especially protection and comfort. . ? Thanks in advance. . .

Cheers!!!