Critique my clothing choices please
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Post-Christmas I am buying a street scrambler. Probably the Fantic Caballero Rally 500.
I want some clothing suitable for local rides and commuting.
I am thinking of something like these:
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The idea is to have something current but classic and with reasonable protection. Also, more importantly, something I can wear off the bike if I need to..
I want some clothing suitable for local rides and commuting.
I am thinking of something like these:
##The idea is to have something current but classic and with reasonable protection. Also, more importantly, something I can wear off the bike if I need to..
The thing with bike kit is no matter how good it is on paper if the helmet doesn't fit properly, and armour in the jackets and trousers don't cover the intended areas it's far less effective. You really need to go and try a couple of helmets, jackets, gloves boots and go for the ones that fit you best (while meeting the style you want).
Crudeoink said:
The thing with bike kit is no matter how good it is on paper if the helmet doesn't fit properly, and armour in the jackets and trousers don't cover the intended areas it's far less effective. You really need to go and try a couple of helmets, jackets, gloves boots and go for the ones that fit you best (while meeting the style you want).
Totally agree, Going to try some clothing tomorrow.But broadly do you see an issue with that gear?
I think you should get a helmet the same colour as the bike . The jacket looks like a plastic one from the middle isle of that cheap supermarket. The boots look like the ones from the 1960's provided to those who had suffered from Polio. The trousers look like you have already poo'd yourself.
cliffords said:
The jacket looks like a plastic one from the middle isle of that cheap supermarket. The boots look like the ones from the 1960's provided to those who had suffered from Polio. The trousers look like you have already poo'd yourself.
Perfect. The exact look I was trying for. Winner!Furbo said:
cliffords said:
The jacket looks like a plastic one from the middle isle of that cheap supermarket. The boots look like the ones from the 1960's provided to those who had suffered from Polio. The trousers look like you have already poo'd yourself.
Perfect. The exact look I was trying for. Winner!
I don't think the jacket looks very good at all in the pics . It does look like plastic.
I did look at Critique in the dictionary and it said :
means to review or examine something critically
So I did .
cliffords said:
Furbo said:
cliffords said:
The jacket looks like a plastic one from the middle isle of that cheap supermarket. The boots look like the ones from the 1960's provided to those who had suffered from Polio. The trousers look like you have already poo'd yourself.
Perfect. The exact look I was trying for. Winner!I don't think the jacket looks very good at all in the pics . It does look like plastic.
I did look at Critique in the dictionary and it said :
means to review or examine something critically
So I did .
Furbo said:
Post-Christmas I am buying a street scrambler. Probably the Fantic Caballero Rally 500.
I want some clothing suitable for local rides and commuting.
I am thinking of something like these:
##
The idea is to have something current but classic and with reasonable protection. Also, more importantly, something I can wear off the bike if I need to..
Jacket is awful. Plus hit the deck wearing that and it’s gonna hurt.I want some clothing suitable for local rides and commuting.
I am thinking of something like these:
##The idea is to have something current but classic and with reasonable protection. Also, more importantly, something I can wear off the bike if I need to..
Those boots are very deep and not very flexible, you will likely have issues getting your foot under the gear lever ( the same as I’m getting with Sidi ADV 2 boots…
Furbo said:
Post-Christmas I am buying a street scrambler. Probably the Fantic Caballero Rally 500.
I want some clothing suitable for local rides and commuting.
I am thinking of something like these:
##
The idea is to have something current but classic and with reasonable protection. Also, more importantly, something I can wear off the bike if I need to..
Jacket is awful. Plus hit the deck wearing that and it’s gonna hurt.I want some clothing suitable for local rides and commuting.
I am thinking of something like these:
##The idea is to have something current but classic and with reasonable protection. Also, more importantly, something I can wear off the bike if I need to..
Those boots are very deep and not very flexible, you will likely have issues getting your foot under the gear lever ( the same as I’m getting with Sidi ADV 2 boots…
Blackpuddin said:
I have the same jacket as the one the OP is thinking of buying, picked mine up off eBay for around £100 new, nothing wrong with it.
You got a belstaff trail master which is listed at £1350 on their website for £100?Seems to be a bargain £800ish in the sale at the moment.
The boots have a thick sole so you might have problems with dropping your toe enough to get under the gear shift. Thick soled boots work well with some bikes but not others.
The jacket looks horrible, but it might do for mild days around town.
Good choice of helmet for riding, but as the rest of the kit is town riding surely an open face would fit the image better.
The jacket looks horrible, but it might do for mild days around town.
Good choice of helmet for riding, but as the rest of the kit is town riding surely an open face would fit the image better.
trickywoo said:
Blackpuddin said:
I have the same jacket as the one the OP is thinking of buying, picked mine up off eBay for around £100 new, nothing wrong with it.
You got a belstaff trail master which is listed at £1350 on their website for £100?Seems to be a bargain £800ish in the sale at the moment.
SS427 Camaro said:
Jacket is awful. Plus hit the deck wearing that and it s gonna hurt.
Those boots are very deep and not very flexible, you will likely have issues getting your foot under the gear lever ( the same as I m getting with Sidi ADV 2 boots
The jacket has D30 armour. They do two versions, one with and one without. I am not suggesting it's the highest grade, but it is armoured.Those boots are very deep and not very flexible, you will likely have issues getting your foot under the gear lever ( the same as I m getting with Sidi ADV 2 boots
Boots. I've been riding trail bikes in MX boots for years and always managed okay.
The thinking with the helmet - open face with goggles is a pain. I want the protection of either FF or convertible.
Other suggestions appreciated.
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