A picture a day... biker banter (Vol 6)
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Speed addicted said:
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gareth h said:
I’ve been thinking about one of those because my Arai is so damn noisy, be interested to hear how you get on with it
I’ve not had an Aria so can’t compare, but this feels fantastic, pretty quiet, feels very sturdy, all the movements feel quality.Except, after about half an hour it starts to give me earache just in my left ear. I can’t feel any pressure points so I’m not sure if it’s wind getting in, but I can’t hear any. Hopefully just a bedding-in issue.
I posted that crap pic drunk last night, it’s this one:
It’s pretty rare to find them discounted, Chromeburner were the cheapest by far.
It’s almost as quiet as the gt air I had previously but vents far better, great for touring. It’s certainly nothing like the more race focussed Arai’s I’ve had in the past.
Rick448 said:
At the risk of being boring, they’re the best bike ever. I love mine so much. Way better than my new bike.
samdy said:
Also picked up my Tuono 660 today. Collected in the van as it's been peeing down, hoping for a dry day tomorrow to put some miles on it.
Colour scheme and design is bang on with thatSaid it before but seeing more and more of these. I think people wanting circa 100hp, lightweight, good handling and great electronics are what's doing it
Can't beat thrashing a bike through the twisties and it not being bonkers quick. I have the 1100 and that can get pretty lairy
Birky_41 said:
Colour scheme and design is bang on with that
Said it before but seeing more and more of these. I think people wanting circa 100hp, lightweight, good handling and great electronics are what's doing it
Can't beat thrashing a bike through the twisties and it not being bonkers quick. I have the 1100 and that can get pretty lairy
I'm hoping the R9 comes to fruition soon, if they get it right it's probably going to be a real sweet spot for a road bike for me.Said it before but seeing more and more of these. I think people wanting circa 100hp, lightweight, good handling and great electronics are what's doing it
Can't beat thrashing a bike through the twisties and it not being bonkers quick. I have the 1100 and that can get pretty lairy
I got given a few hours this afternoon to have a ride, ended up on the A413 as it's one of my favourite roads, typical Sunday traffic but able to have a decent run. The money spent with Rapid Training last month was well spent, already feel like I'm reading the road and situations better and carrying more pace with more margin for error.
Pete-mojsh said:
The money spent with Rapid Training last month was well spent, already feel like I'm reading the road and situations better and carrying more pace with more margin for error.
I've done one day of the two day Bikemaster level 1 and already feel a lot better. I wouldn't say I'm terrible, but it opens the eyes when you have some 1:1 training with someone who doesn't speak with an adenoidal voice and clearly is an excellent rider. Eye opening how many times an overtake is 'on' - I've been dawdling massively in my biking career to date!Looking forward to day 2 at the end of next week, I need to get out there this week and get some practice in.
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