Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Horror]

Guys any info on the bold stuff ?

I have one doubt. Whats the difference in Bionic and normal ( Dense Foam ) gears ?

Please do reply.

-Ankur

You also have AH helmets at andheri. As far as I know the difference between bionic and normal knee guards is that bionic ones have hinges used to bend and can bend below the knee part more easily.

[Sunnyside_up!]

Guys any info on the bold stuff ?

I have one doubt. Whats the difference in Bionic and normal ( Dense Foam ) gears ?

Please do reply.

-Ankur

Buddy,

The difference is pretty simple -

'Bionic' armor refers to articulation - i.e. the different parts of the armor are hinged to offer better movement and also support to the limb they are supposed to protect. Because they are hinged, they normally have a plastic or in advanced cases a carbon fibre skeleton which is padded for comfort and impact force absorption/distribution. An example would be the Cramster Bionics or the Alpinestars Bionics.

Dense foam is the cheapest type of armor available and will normally have a plastic component onto which is attached the straps for fitting to the limbs. The example would be the basic Fox armors.

The real issue to be concerned about is that most of the armors available in the market are fake, especially the Fox and AXO brands, unless you buy from an authorised distributor. The original gear will set you back by a few thousand bucks easy.

[ankurjain]

You also have AH helmets at andheri. As far as I know the difference between bionic and normal knee guards is that bionic ones have hinges used to bend and can bend below the knee part more easily.

AH Helmets ... On the list Thanks Horror .. One more experienced ( And humorous ) xbhp'ite gave suggestion for this shop.

Buddy,

The difference is pretty simple -

'Bionic' armor refers to articulation - i.e. the different parts of the armor are hinged to offer better movement and also support to the limb they are supposed to protect. Because they are hinged, they normally have a plastic or in advanced cases a carbon fibre skeleton which is padded for comfort and impact force absorption/distribution. An example would be the Cramster Bionics or the Alpinestars Bionics.

Dense foam is the cheapest type of armor available and will normally have a plastic component onto which is attached the straps for fitting to the limbs. The example would be the basic Fox armors.

The real issue to be concerned about is that most of the armors available in the market are fake, especially the Fox and AXO brands, unless you buy from an authorised distributor. The original gear will set you back by a few thousand bucks easy.

Thanks Sunny. Clear now ...

-Ankur

[jairaman12]

My budget is between 1000-1500 bucks. Also I need tankpads to hide the scratches on my bike's tank. I saw some onle on planetdsg for Rs.900. Are they worth?

If your budget is around 1500 bucks, then I would recommend you to increase it a bit and go for the DSG Primal gloves...I have been using it since couple of months...and trust me its really good..both in comfort and protection.
Otherwise you have some good options in that range too....

Regarding the tank pads..I'm sorry buddy, I don't have much of an idea...

[saurabhjd]

guys, got my CBR 250R delivery last week.i need some expert advise on riding gear (especially jacket and gloves).im completely new in riding gear department.
im from pune.know about planetDSG & motoverse.
Is RJAYS as good as Alpinestars?RJays Jetsream 2 Jacket & Swift Jacket seem more affordable than some of the Alpinestars jackets.


cheers.

its good that u r aware abt the importance of riding gear.

abt the quality, can not comment on Alpinestar as i have never used any product of A-Star. but alpinestar are one of the best riding gear available for sure.

and about RJays, yes their jackets are damn good ones. i m using the octane for around six months now. its amazing to wear in hot weather, which we get most times of the year. and its rain liner is not bad too. but i m yet to test it any heavy or very heavy rain. i have also crash tested it once . came out without any injuries on my upper body. but my knees & hips were bruised. coz those were not protected by any gear. so, imo, RJays Octane is the best jacket at its price.

also a few days back, purchased RJsys all weather riding pant. it is also a very good quality product. nicely vented with good quality armor for knees.

also using RJays gloves, Jetstream2. sadly they are not waterproof, but still amazing grip and fit and ventilation.

also have booked RJays Urban Boots. good quality & gr8 fit. i did not want the shin high boots as i want them to wear in office some times. and Urban boot is a kind of formal looking boot. its waterproof too. still waiting for the shipment to arrive.

so. all in all, apart from helmet, i m all RJays

only RJays product which disappointed is the tornado gloves. one of our fellow xbhpian took them to LEH this year. bcoz they r supposed to be waterproof and winter gloves. he said the gloves disappointed on both front. they got completely wet in rains and so failed to give the required warmth in cold. so i m regretting on buying them

so overall, be BINDHAST, if u want to go for RJays.

[kinshuk.arya]

Urgent

URGENT::::\

guys i want to buy bionic guards and was thinking about the cramster'ss bionic ones..... are they good??? my budget is around 1200-1500rs....

any other suggestions are also welcome....

[sasikiran_bs]

URGENT::::\

guys i want to buy bionic guards and was thinking about the cramster'ss bionic ones..... are they good??? my budget is around 1200-1500rs....

any other suggestions are also welcome....

Mate: looks like we keep bumping into each other... Even I want to buy one... Checked the Cramsters and they seem to be ok (rather, lack of any other option in hyd)

I am also looking at tank pads. Any idea where we can get them in Hyderabad?

[Garry_Menace]

URGENT::::\

guys i want to buy bionic guards and was thinking about the cramster'ss bionic ones..... are they good??? my budget is around 1200-1500rs....

any other suggestions are also welcome....

Mate: looks like we keep bumping into each other... Even I want to buy one... Checked the Cramsters and they seem to be ok (rather, lack of any other option in hyd)

I am also looking at tank pads. Any idea where we can get them in Hyderabad?

It will be nice if you guys provide the link of the product you guys are planning to buy. I, along with another friend, want to buy knee/shin and elbow guards and we have the same budget as yours. So, it will be helpful Also, if any other options you guys come to know about, please share them with me.

[kinshuk.arya]

It will be nice if you guys provide the link of the product you guys are planning to buy. I, along with another friend, want to buy knee/shin and elbow guards and we have the same budget as yours. So, it will be helpful Also, if any other options you guys come to know about, please share them with me.

chk out the knee guards in this link.....

[kinshuk.arya]

Mate: looks like we keep bumping into each other... Even I want to buy one... Checked the Cramsters and they seem to be ok (rather, lack of any other option in hyd)

I am also looking at tank pads. Any idea where we can get them in Hyderabad?

actually i dont have a problem in ordering them online.... also you can check the adventure on the rocks store in ayyapa society, madhapur for some more options....

do u know any place which stocks cramster's knee guards??

[n_aditya]

URGENT::::\

guys i want to buy bionic guards and was thinking about the cramster'ss bionic ones..... are they good??? my budget is around 1200-1500rs....

any other suggestions are also welcome....

I strongly advise you to stay away from Cramster. I bought one pair and on the first use itself the rivets popped out... hardly even an hour of riding. Went back and was offered an exchange but i knew better so got a refund instead.

Bought the A* bionic for 5.2k instead and after almost a year of use it still is performing well.

Here is something that you should consider in lieu of cramster.

http://www.performanceracing.in/Category/123-knee-pads.aspx

At least these are genuine and PRS is doubly trustworthy. Dont compromise on safety by trying to save a few hundred bucks.

[ankurjain]

I strongly advise you to stay away from Cramster. I bought one pair and on the first use itself the rivets popped out... hardly even an hour of riding. Went back and was offered an exchange but i knew better so got a refund instead.

Bought the A* bionic for 5.2k instead and after almost a year of use it still is performing well.

Here is something that you should consider in lieu of cramster.

Performance Racing Store. KNEE PADS

At least these are genuine and PRS is doubly trustworthy. Dont compromise on safety by trying to save a few hundred bucks.

Hi Aditya,

Thanks for update ... I don't se the A* on the site now But Fox and thor. Do you have any review on scoyco ? Are they bionic ?

-Ankur

[dpak89]

I strongly advise you to stay away from Cramster. I bought one pair and on the first use itself the rivets popped out... hardly even an hour of riding. Went back and was offered an exchange but i knew better so got a refund instead.

Bought the A* bionic for 5.2k instead and after almost a year of use it still is performing well.

Here is something that you should consider in lieu of cramster.

Performance Racing Store. KNEE PADS

At least these are genuine and PRS is doubly trustworthy. Dont compromise on safety by trying to save a few hundred bucks.

+100 ....pls stay away from cramster knee pads..for me rivets popped out after a day of ride!! i suggest you save some more and then buy some good brand, instead of going for this one!!

[harsha645]

chk out the knee guards in this link.....

dont go for the cramster ones...i have seen the A* knee guards the quality is top notch..dont risk your knees bro.it takes lots of time to heal even if its a minor injury

I strongly advise you to stay away from Cramster. I bought one pair and on the first use itself the rivets popped out... hardly even an hour of riding. Went back and was offered an exchange but i knew better so got a refund instead.

Bought the A* bionic for 5.2k instead and after almost a year of use it still is performing well.

Here is something that you should consider in lieu of cramster.

Performance Racing Store. KNEE PADS

At least these are genuine and PRS is doubly trustworthy. Dont compromise on safety by trying to save a few hundred bucks.

+100 on this

[vageesh79]

Boots and saddle bag

I am looking for waterproof boots and i come across these http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davidso...9340736&sr=8-1

any suggestions on these.Please help me buying waterproof saddle bag also for my bullet.