Riding kit

[JMC]

I'm looking for new waterproof textile gear with a thermal lining I can remove if we should ever have a summer.
I like the look of the Ralleye 3 gear (apart from the price) just seems wierd that it's only the inner that's waterproof.
I don't go off road or at least I haven't so far.
Anyone got any recommendations or links to reviews?

After an 8 hour trip in the rain earlier in the year I got soaked to the skin even my helmet liner got soaked, time for new gear; my feet were ok in my new Altberg boots (recommended).

Cheers
JC

 

[rml]

If you can spare the cash the Street Guard 3 is good, yet to let me
down, and being up in Scotland I've "occasionally" had to ride in the
rain. I found with the Rallye suit the outer gets soaked through and
it ends up feeling cold, not wet on the inside but just darn cold.
Oh +1 on Altberg's

 

[stonehenge]

Rukka + Daytona's = Warm + Dry

 

[North]

Klim makes some nice gear.


http://www.klimcanada.com/store/index.html#id=dirt

 

[ducatiparts.110mb]

I have a Halvarssons Optimal jacket and it's excellent.

3 layers - outside is abrasion proof and has armour, middle layer is waterproof, inner layer is thermal. All removable if you want.

It's much better than the Dainese jacket I had before which cost 30% more.

If I could justify it right now I'd buy the matching trousers but my old textile trousers have another season in them yet.

 

[Riktus]

Spada gear is good and mine is warm and dry even in torential rain last year in France.

I also have an IXS jacket which was cheap but has never yet let a drop in suppose the old saying "you get what you pay for" doesnt always apply to bike gear.

Rik

 

[seadog]

lindstrands textiles seem pretty good, only have the trousers at present as my old jacket still waterproof.

mike

 

[mr_magicfingers]

Had my Rukka Armas suit for a year, best kit I've ever bought for the bike. Got mine from Bikerland.de at a substantial discount.

 

[Shoestring]

Halvarsson's works for me with Daytona Goretex boots.

I got mine from http://www.grandprixlegends.com/motorcycle-gear/brand/halvarssons?filter_reset=1


SS7

 

[Skipssong]

Had my Rukka Armas suit for a year, best kit I've ever bought for the bike. Got mine from Bikerland.de at a substantial discount.

I'm with that man. Excellent kit albeit a tad expensive.

 

[Doberman]

If you fancy a drive to Liverpool you can see my DANE Gore Tex pro suit. The jaket, pants, and gloves.

I have used these boots (Forma Nero) and have been great. They are cheap too...

 

[twig]

you wouldn,t go far wrong by taking a visit to your nearest HEIN GERICKE store. google it and you will find the nearest outlet. good stuff and reasonably priced.

 

[Mutley]

I'm looking for new waterproof textile gear with a thermal lining I can remove if we should ever have a summer.
I like the look of the Ralleye 3 gear (apart from the price) just seems wierd that it's only the inner that's waterproof.
I don't go off road or at least I haven't so far.
Anyone got any recommendations or links to reviews?

After an 8 hour trip in the rain earlier in the year I got soaked to the skin even my helmet liner got soaked, time for new gear; my feet were ok in my new Altberg boots (recommended).

Cheers
JC

If you venture outside the 1200 section you'll find that there is a whole wealth of experience on the site, including a Clothing & Protective Gear section

Oh, and the 'Search' engine is your friend

 

[Reckless]

If you venture outside the 1200 section you'll find that there is a whole wealth of experience on the site, including a Clothing & Protective Gear section

Oh, and the 'Search' engine is your friend

No doubt but as you are asking - Hein Gericke Goretex and Daytona Goretex keep me warm & dry - probably less words too!

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

you wouldn,t go far wrong by taking a visit to your nearest HEIN GERICKE store. google it and you will find the nearest outlet. good stuff and reasonably priced.

Agree with that. I have had Hein Gericke gear for a couple of years now and never got wet despite some of the downpours I have went through.

 

[tanneman]

The current issue of RIDE magazine has a test in of the premuim end of textile suits. Good read and gives you some pointers as what to look for. Obviuosly everybodies needs and budget differs not saying you have to follow the latest and greatest fashion. Goretex or similar I've found is best. I want to do away with my current Rukka suit and HG jacket and pants set to raise some money for a new Goretex suit from HG which has more of the features that I want from a suit. I like the Goretex as it is breathable but also need some ventilation in the jacket front+back and pants to keep me cool in the warmer weather. Removeable thermal lining and a collar that doesn't choke you, adjustable cuffs and leg bottoms which opens big enough to get your boots on or gloves under the cuff that will not loosen as you ride. Enough strech in the crotch area for when you mount a tall bike. Reflective strips for the night and a pocket on the back. The HG Summit suit has got most of these features and more. Best bit is the lockable zip and thum hole in the cuff to keep the cold drafts out in winter. Was impressed when I tried it on.

 

[Steptoe]

If you venture outside the 1200 section you'll find that there is a whole wealth of experience on the site, including a Clothing & Protective Gear section

Oh, and the 'Search' engine is your friend

It's the standard of MOD nowdays . It should be moved to the correct forum.

 

[trainman]

I have a Halvarssons Optimal jacket and it's excellent.

3 layers - outside is abrasion proof and has armour, middle layer is waterproof, inner layer is thermal. All removable if you want.

It's much better than the Dainese jacket I had before which cost 30% more.

If I could justify it right now I'd buy the matching trousers but my old textile trousers have another season in them yet.

+1

I dont fuss too much on how warm my jacket it is, in the winter I use a cheap dayglo overjacket (builders bomber type-screwfix shop) on top of the Optimal that keeps the wind off, is also useful for taking the brunt of any rain as I cannot afford to be drying damp kit every day, lives in me top box from about now until Feb

 

[kevtherev]

Get yourself a Rukka - fantastic bit of kit, expensive but it lasts for years and the aftersales if anything goes wrong is absolutely first class.

 

[mikef]

If you can spare the cash the Street Guard 3 is good, yet to let me
down, and being up in Scotland I've "occasionally" had to ride in the
rain. I found with the Rallye suit the outer gets soaked through and
it ends up feeling cold, not wet on the inside but just darn cold.
Oh +1 on Altberg's

I have a Streetguard 3 too but the problem is that there are no vents in either the jacket or the trousers and it's too hot for high temps despite BMW's claims about reflective technology in the material. I have a Rallye jacket for hot weather riding which has copious vents but it's not waterproof without the liner of course. I'm not sure there is any riding gear available that will be comfortable 0deg and 35deg and yet still be waterproof