Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[Abhijeet Bhattacharjee]

If my hand-in circumference is 8 inches and base-hand to the middle finger is 7 inches..what should be my gloves size for alpine spx gloves [ I have read mixed reviews about the size of the gloves..like u should get 1 up size of yr size ]. [ I am asking 'cze I couldn't get them from my local dealer in Delhi..so have to order online ] thanks

use 'M' or if you can find 'S'

[kaynmantis]

If my hand-in circumference is 8 inches and base-hand to the middle finger is 7 inches..what should be my gloves size for alpine spx gloves [ I have read mixed reviews about the size of the gloves..like u should get 1 up size of yr size ]. [ I am asking 'cze I couldn't get them from my local dealer in Delhi..so have to order online ] thanks

"mixed review" should be no surprise as hands shapes are different, also riding style. I bought a glove that fits perfectly. It took a while for me to realize that it was not good for me as my thumbs experience pain. That was due to tip of gloves pushing against my thumb when I lean down on my handle bars. During short rides, this went unnoticed, however during longer rides, the pain becomes unbearable that I actually snipped off the tips of the thumbs. I bought two gloves since then. I make sure there is some extra space on my thumbs. Never had problems ever since. My conclusion is ... Short and long rides makes a difference. Riding style will also make a difference and actually trying them out is best. Lastly, gloves manufactured by different manufacturers may have small difference in sizing.

[shamanthnv]

Guys Which of the below shoes is good to buy? My parents are in US so shopping a bit, since i know the same shoes will cost double in India.

1. AlpineStars TECH-2 BOOTS - 169$
2. THOR 50/50 BOOTS - 120$
3. Vega Merge - 80$

http://www.amazon.com/ALPINESTARS-TECH-2-BOOTS-9-BLACK/dp/B001A5P4VO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I13UYBBI1OBQF3&colid=2OD1KHBARQEXQ

http://www.amazon.com/2012-THOR-50-BOOTS-BLACK/dp/B000HS3OGM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I332FHIJEJC43W&colid=2OD1KHBARQEXQ

Amazon.com: Vega Merge Black Size 10 Mens Boots: Automotive

Also These knee guard looks good for Rs 1500 ?

http://www.amazon.com/Adult-Titan-Race-Guard-Black/dp/B003ANR9XK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1TX9PD8SJET83&colid=2OD1KHBARQEXQ

[r1_in_my_blood]

"mixed review" should be no surprise as hands shapes are different, also riding style. I bought a glove that fits perfectly. It took a while for me to realize that it was not good for me as my thumbs experience pain. That was due to tip of gloves pushing against my thumb when I lean down on my handle bars. During short rides, this went unnoticed, however during longer rides, the pain becomes unbearable that I actually snipped off the tips of the thumbs. I bought two gloves since then. I make sure there is some extra space on my thumbs. Never had problems ever since. My conclusion is ... Short and long rides makes a difference. Riding style will also make a difference and actually trying them out is best. Lastly, gloves manufactured by different manufacturers may have small difference in sizing.

Yes you are right..even a little amount of pressure for longer duration surely becomes unbearable after sometime. I have read like 50 reviews about SPX gloves nd specially for these gloves everyone has stated that 'don't buy yr size they are tight' some of them have even returned their gloves to get '1up' size. And these gloves are no no for winter time. [ I have already bought scoyco gloves for the upcoming chilly winters ~ 1k ]

So keeping everything in mind, I have ordered +1 my size [red SPX] from PlanetDSG.com. Pretty excited about that .

[vishnus]

So keeping everything in mind, I have ordered +1 my size [red SPX] from PlanetDSG.com. Pretty excited about that .

don't forget to post a review

[Rakeshsharma]

Textile Jacket required

Hi all,
My friend is coming from US.So wanted to get a good armoured textile jacket.
Do let me know your views ..
Budget 100 $

[sand_sat]

Hi EveryBody,

Today i have been to shop for buying a DSG Falcon.
Since the stock was not available that need to be ordered.
Even i have seen DSG Nero, it's a nice jacket but it's very heavy and i want a jacket that i can use for daily commuting i.e home to office and also for some short distance riding.
But the problem is DSG Nero can't be carried everyday to office because it is heavy can' t be kept in bags since we cannot fold it.
So i wanted to know can i go with DSG Falcon ?
Even i have given some advance to the person of that shop.

So please help me out guys..

[rahul2880]

army store in mumbai

People,

Do you know stores in mumbai which sells army goods?

[vishnus]

is Dainese Riding gears available in India....?

[bluevolt]

is Dainese Riding gears available in India....?

Yes and no. Yes, because Dainese makes Ducati gear and you can find it in Ducati Mumbai, but Dainese is not distributed officially in India.

[vishnus]

Yes and no. Yes, because Dainese makes Ducati gear and you can find it in Ducati Mumbai, but Dainese is not distributed officially in India.

is there any online stores for Dainese...?

[n_aditya]

is there any online stores for Dainese...?

Sure there are. Google is your best friend.

[Rakeshsharma]

Did you book from the DSG dealer near teen petrol pump thane?

Hi EveryBody,

Today i have been to shop for buying a DSG Falcon.
Since the stock was not available that need to be ordered.
Even i have seen DSG Nero, it's a nice jacket but it's very heavy and i want a jacket that i can use for daily commuting i.e home to office and also for some short distance riding.
But the problem is DSG Nero can't be carried everyday to office because it is heavy can' t be kept in bags since we cannot fold it.
So i wanted to know can i go with DSG Falcon ?
Even i have given some advance to the person of that shop.

So please help me out guys..

[chothibai]

order

anyone going or coming from us message me coz i wanna order a jacket from newenough.com else ill have to look somewhere else...thanks

[jvh]

is there any online stores for Dainese...?

check out sportbiketrackgeardotcom and revzilaldot come to start with.

But I've seen better deals on ebay. You'll have to be careful with the sizing though. Shipping and duties will cost a bomb through online route so look for deals which nullify them.