Clothing for general road use

[KrissKross]

Is there a dedicated clothing thread?

Been out of the game for a while, just picked up a GSXR. My old clothing is terrible.

Any suggestions please for commuter clothing, and the odd blast around.

I don't need a power ranger outfit now that I am all grown up...

Also locks and security?

Thanks.

[Bungleaio]

I really like my halvarssons prime jacket and Prince trousers. They are really good quality, waterproof and up until this extreme temperature they have been good for temperatures between 3 and 25. I'm now using mesh stuff as it's just too hot.

I have abus disc locks and a thick chain.

[morebeanz]

Bungleaio said:

I really like my halvarssons prime jacket and Prince trousers.

I'm a big fan of Halvarssons too, although I have the shorter length jacket. They fit (me) well and so are comfortable, warm (too warm for this weather) and waterproof.

[RizzoTheRat]

Bonded goretex is way better than a goretex lined if you're looking at textile kit, it's less bulky and because it sheds the water rather than absorbing it in to the outer layer.

2 piece zip together is so much better than separate stuff as you don't get a breeze round your midriff.

[bogie]

I dont commute so its fair weather riding only, leather jacket with armour and waterproof liner (just in case) and armoured jeans with waterproof liner too. Combine with some boots you can actually walk about in and no need for anything else really. in Spring/Autumn just add thermals and a sweatshirt. Gloves for summer and another pair for 3 season use.

There is such a huge choice of gear nowadays, lots of quality stuff at every price point. No need for a power ranger outfit unless you do trackdays

[Hungrymc]

Is the general understanding that these textile suits offer the same crash protection as ‘power ranger’ suits ? I may be wrong / out of touch, but I thought good quality leathers crashed better than good quality textile?

[bogie]

Some of the latest single layer jeans have been tested with a slide time twice that of leather suits. Some of the high end textile suits have kevlar etc in all the key points. Some of the cheaper textiles are obviously not as good as leatherl, however armour in the right places and some thick cordura nylon that lasts a few secs is better than regular trousers.

Remember that leather suits are designed for high speed slides down a nice race track....rarely on the road should you be encountering a 150mph slide that lasts for 10 secs

When wearing mixed kit its the jean to jacket interface that really lets down a combination outfit, at best you get a 1/2 zip to a belt or maybe a couple of clips. Overall though thats a risk you take, better to wear some armoured abrasion resistance gear than none at all.