Re: [ST] Kevlar Riding Gear

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

The article is ok, but the authers heat - cold range is different from mine.
I have an Aerostich Roadcrafter one piece suit. I like it a lot. For me, starting about 60 deg you have to add layers. Below 50 deg I need electric layers.

The articles rain gear comments seam a bit off.
I will start a rain gear thread.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA


> Last month I posted my report of finding a hockey rink cleverly disguised as
> a bend in the road.  The good news is the bike has been ride-able and
> Progressive's insurance adjuster has been very cooperative, agreeing to my
> performing the repairs and even coming to my home to see the dial indicator
> set up on a tweaked rotor.  
> 
> They're also going to buy my beat up Triumph Aspen riding suit.  The bad
> news is I have to decide what to buy in its place.  This is one of the
> better-researched articles I've found on high-end touring gear:
> http://tinyurl.com/53crc .  I agree with many of the points raised by the
> author.
> 
> Since I always wear full protective gear, year-round riding in the US
> Pacific Northwest does create some challenges.  On a summer day one can go
> from 100+ degF in the high desert to foggy and 50's on the coast.  In the
> winter: below freezing in the desert and warm & wet :] on the coast.  I want
> and am willing to pay for one suit which will work in these extremes.  
> 
> High on my list is the Cycleport Ultra II Kevlar jacket
> http://tinyurl.com/9pcb * and pants http://tinyurl.com/ypn5 , both with
> liners.  Yes it's expensive - about the same as Aerostitch - but unlike
> Aerostitch, it is comfortable over a wide temperature range, with excellent
> venting and crash-ability which may be second to none.  I know one rider who
> wears their Kevlar and he gives rave reviews.  The down side is they're
> about nine weeks out on delivery right now.  
> 
> Anyone have experience with this product?
> --
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST
> desplomes en el hielo
> 
> * website needs work

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