Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[mario@veda]

Here is my first hand experience.

I bought the Cramster Raptor jacket and used it only 5-6 times since it was bought a few weeks back and already it has a tear near the left sleeve. When I went to buy it, I also saw the TRG2 gloves and a couple of pairs had a tear here and there or stitches coming off.

I am going to get my jacket replaced. My suggestion is AVOID cramster. The quality just sucks.

Instead I bought DSG Revive gloves. The leather quality is way better than Cramster and feels better, fits better, and i think the leather is slightly stronger and thicker than the cramster gloves. The Revive is all leather with kevlar/carbon fiber protection for fingers and knuckles. I have been using them for almost a month now (twice the amount of time i spent with my jacket) and the quality is definitely better than cramster.

Just forget cramster and go with DSG. The revive gloves cost Rs. 1990.00/-

hi i am very confused to choose between cramster raptop and dsg nero both seem to equally good ie cramster in terms of fit and its sturdy and style wise its dsg nero but plz help me choose between these 2 jackets

[n_aditya]

hi i am very confused to choose between cramster raptop and dsg nero both seem to equally good ie cramster in terms of fit and its sturdy and style wise its dsg nero but plz help me choose between these 2 jackets

read my post carefully. If you still want to go with cramster and regret paying so much money for a cheap quality riding gear then it's your choice mate.

If it can tear away with minimal usage, imagine what would happen if one would fall with it (God forbid).

[anants_220]

I agree.My friend and me bought Cramster MX3 gloves.I bought em 6 months back and he did abt 4 months back.Mine are completely torn.He has holes here and there.No more cramster for me EVER.

[mario@veda]

thanks man and what do you think about the dsg nero also skeptical about it heard that the collar velcro leaves marks near the neck and buttons have some issue is that true ???

[prashantbhardwaj]

thanks man and what do you think about the dsg nero also skeptical about it heard that the collar velcro leaves marks near the neck and buttons have some issue is that true ???

Go for DSG Nero... i have a few friends who use either one on every trip.

The once who have Nero are quite happy with there jacket and the once with Cramster's Raptor/Pulse have changed or are planning to switch to Nero....


P.S. I have ordered a Nero for myself and should get it in a day or two.

[neil.jericho]

Interesting. Always felt Cramster's quality was better than DSG's but the last few days have kinda turned that notion upside down. With regard to the quality of the DSG Nero, Ive been using it for at least 9 - 10 months, the only problem that I have faced is that the tag that was part of the front zip has broken and the reflective tape is kinda wearing out here and there with the rough use. Otherwise no complaints whatsoever.

[Sabari future pilot]

Hi... Guys

am confused between cramster and probiker gloves... Which one is good?

[prateek2210]

am confused between cramster and probiker gloves... Which one is good?

You are comparing Rs 1200 to Rs 650....
I would suggest Cramster (if compared to probiker)

[n_aditya]

am confused between cramster and probiker gloves... Which one is good?

You are comparing Rs 1200 to Rs 650....
I would suggest Cramster (if compared to probiker)

Neither. Go with DSG.

I'm gonna demand a replacement or a money-back for my Cramster Raptor over the weekend.

[prateek2210]

Neither. Go with DSG.

I'm gonna demand a replacement or a money-back for my Cramster Raptor over the weekend.

Ya I would have also suggested DSG, but as the choice was between Cramster and ProBiker so.......

[n_aditya]

Ya I would have also suggested DSG, but as the choice was between Cramster and ProBiker so.......

Oops. Didnt mean to offend u mate. In case i did, my apologies. Just wanted the guy to make an informed decision.

[prateek2210]

Oops. Didnt mean to offend u mate. In case i did, my apologies. Just wanted the guy to make an informed decision.

Aaah nothing as such yaar

Anyways I saw Probiker gloves tonight of fellow xbhpian, a normal crash left probiker torn from all areas

[akhilmuraleedhar]

guys these are the options before me: dsg falcon, dsg maze, dsg nero, cramster pulse jacket. please help me choose one. my priorities are that it should be highly water proof(monsoons coming and i am planning a lot of rides soon),it should not get torn in a fall and it should have the best protectors available(primary requirement). initially i thought of cramster. but cramster products are making a bad reputation in this thread already .please help. also will it be safe to get the dsg jacket couriered ?

[bluevolt]

Aaah nothing as such yaar

Anyways I saw Probiker gloves tonight of fellow xbhpian, a normal crash left probiker torn from all areas

Even if the gloves tear during a crash, it would have done its job as long as
the body part was not injured. Most protective equipment should not be used even after one crash. But yes, if the glove is tearing during everyday use, that is something of concern.

guys these are the options before me: dsg falcon, dsg maze, dsg nero, cramster pulse jacket. please help me choose one. my priorities are that it should be highly water proof(monsoons coming and i am planning a lot of rides soon),it should not get torn in a fall and it should have the best protectors available(primary requirement). initially i thought of cramster. but cramster products are making a bad reputation in this thread already .please help. also will it be safe to get the dsg jacket couriered ?

From my experience with riding gear, unless the mesh has Goretex lining (or equivalent), it will not be waterproof while being breathable at the same time. If a piece of gear claims waterproofing without using a membrane like Goretex, it will be coated with a non-breathable layer on the inside, defeating the whole point of wearing a mesh jacket. So look for these things when buying weather proof riding gear.

And forgive me, but if one is expecting mesh equipment not to tear during a crash, that is slightly unreasonable. If protection is a top priority, go for a leather jacket - it has far superior abrasion resistance than anything else out there. And a good quality leather jacket is no more hotter than a mesh jacket when worn at a speed of 40kms. I wear my leather jacket and pants whenever I hit the highway, and I don't feel uncomfortable at all. In city riding, even a mesh jacket will be like a Sauna in Indian summers.

[animeher]

If at all someone is keen on using leather jacket, buy a perforated leather jacket. It helps a lot in cooling.