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It looks as though I'll be needing to use my bike this winter. Bollocks.

I'll be running between meetings fairly often and am thinking of a suit that'll fit over a suit. Any recommendations?
 
TrevMcDev on here has had an Olympia Phantom suit for a few years now Dave and is very happy with it.

It's a fine looking suit and it seems very quick and easy to get on or off over your everyday clothing and is certainly a lot cheaper than a Stitch.

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Aidan1150 said:
TrevMcDev on here has had an Olympia Phantom suit for a few years now Dave and is very happy with it.

It's a fine looking suit and it seems very quick and easy to get on or off over your everyday clothing and is certainly a lot cheaper than a Stitch.

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He is a good looking fella that Trev McDev :aidan
 
judge said:
Aerostich Roadcrafter or BMW Coverall, It'd be the one for me if they (Aerostich) did a tosser sized one - scandalous for a U.S. company to be size-ist :D
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Well I've had the 'Stich and have just bought the Olympia Phantom - my initial thoughts on the Phantom are here. I think that they are both cracking bits of kit and here are my take on the pros and cons:

Aerostich Roadcrafter:

Pros​
  • Very big choice of size, length and customisation
  • Great company reputation
  • 'No quibble' returns policy
  • Super easy and quick to put on and take off
Cons​
  • Expensive (£650 landed UK) compared to the Phantom
  • No thermal liner
  • Questionable integrity of the lower central zip area allowing possible water ingress to the tackle :eek:.
  • Looks a bit agricultural
  • Poor ventlation
  • No back protection as standard
Olympia Phantom:

Pros​
  • Built like a diving suit whilst still comfortable
  • Fantastic value (£328 landed at my door in the UK)
  • Made for BIG men - I have a XXL and, with a 47" chest there is room to spare - the next size up is XXXL and is good for a NFL linebacker.
  • Fully body armour including back as standard
  • Heavier weight Cordura on risk areas (1000 vs 500)
  • Great and varied ventilation options
  • Very well-made thermal liner as standard
  • Looks cool (based on the USAF Phantom pilots' suit)
Cons​
  • A bit more complicated to put on (about 1 minute vs 30 seconds)
  • Limited colours (2 to be precise)
  • Less flexibility in sizes
  • Unknown returns policy (at least as far as I can find out)
So ExpatinIstambul, I suspect that - money aside - your choice will depend on how important speed of ingress/egress is to you, whether or not you need total waterproof ability and finally if good ventilation is a must.

The problem with oversuits is that they tend to be bloody sticky in the rain - not too much of a pain in your nornal bike gear admittedly but might not be appreciated by you when it mucks up the mohair Yves St Laurent suit that you clearly must wear in Istambul to cut the mustard..........:augie
 
The Phantom is looking the obvious choice, financially especially. Good ventilation is important, as it gets a bit warm here in the spring and sometimes in the autumn too. Waterproofedness (have I invented a new word?) will be important for future use, as I've decided on riding to Frankfurt next year, in October, and quite possibly to the UK next spring.
 
SE Rider said:
Gonna give the Adventure bike warehouse a call tomorrow about one of these:

http://www.adventurebikewarehouse.co.uk/joe-rocket-surviver-1-piece-suit-p-216.html

Could be the replacement for my Twat suit:D
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Well it may well be a replacement for the BuMW kit but it is a different animal to the Aerostich and Olympia Phantom which serve a different usage. The latter two are designed to be worn over street clothes and to be very easy to put on and take off when wearing casual clothes (or suits for that matter).

But the Joe Rocket price is a blinder of course.......:thumb
 
oldrascal said:
Well it may well be a replacement for the BuMW kit but it is a different animal to the Aerostich and Olympia Phantom which serve a different usage. The latter two are designed to be worn over street clothes and to be very easy to put on and take off when wearing casual clothes (or suits for that matter).

But the Joe Rocket price is a blinder of course.......:thumb
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Hmmm, not sure that's correct, here's an ad for the Survivor suit. Also seems to be designed to be worn over street clothes / suits...


Joe Rocket Survivor Suit New to the 2010 Joe Rocket range is the Survivor suit. This suit is designed as an oversuit for those people who want the convenience of being able to wear their business suit underneath their motorcycling gear thus eliminating the need for a quick change when they arrive late to work! This isn’t a new idea but it is a new price point, being less than half the price of some competitors! The suit has a very effective venting system called “Big Air” which allows you to keep cool and crucially stop getting sweaty on hot days. The suit is fully waterproof and is available in Regular and short leg sizes.
Joe Rocket Survivor Suit

* Rock Tex™ 600 outer shell
* 100% WATERPROOF
* C.E. rated protectors in shoulders, elbows and knees
* Removable spine pad with pocket for optional C.E. spine protector
* Melt Resistant Material on Lower Leg Area
* Removable Insulated Full Suit Liner
* Big Air™ ventilation system patent pending
* Double layer Rock Tex™ 600 on shoulders, elbows and knees
* Sure Fit™ adjustable waist, chest, upper legs and ankles
* Elastic sleeve adjusters * Reflective stripe
* RRP £299.99
* Sizes Reg M-2XL Short M-2XL
 
I've got a 'stitch, so I'm biased. :thumb

The Aerostitch is probably a 3 season suit although I do wear mine in winter. It does get a little chilly without a Gerbing underneath although it is draught-free. The 'stitch does have an issue with the zip leaking around the crotch area and it is the only black mark I can give it.

I've not seen the Olympia Phantom suit so I can't compare, but it looks good, perhaps a touch baggy compared with the 'stitch and it can't be custom built for those of us who don't have "average" sized bodies.
 
I've just ordered this and have been reliably informed by Steve from the Adventure Warehouse that it'll be here tomorrow:thumb2

I'll write a full and frank report once I've received and tried it out...:D
 

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SE Rider said:
I've just ordered this and have been reliably informed by Steve from the Adventure Warehouse that it'll be here tomorrow:thumb2

I'll write a full and frank report once I've received and tried it out...:D
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That would be great, can you let us know how easy it is to get on and off, if wearing a suit?
 
ExpatinIstanbul said:
That would be great, can you let us know how easy it is to get on and off, if wearing a suit?
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oldrascal said:
Wot he said..........:thumb
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No problem, I wear a suit for work and am looking forward to not having to get to work 20 minutes earlier than necessary to get changed. I'm fed up of the "Mr Ben" routine prior to starting work.....:D
 
One thing to bear in mind with all these suits, except the 'stich, is that there is no facility to pass the cable from a heated jacket through the suit for it to be plugged in.
 
Popeye said:
One thing to bear in mind with all these suits, except the 'stich, is that there is no facility to pass the cable from a heated jacket through the suit for it to be plugged in.
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That's a good point and well made.....if you use heated clothing, which I don't. I am hoping the thermal liner will keep me warm enough on my 15 minute ride to work:augie

If not I'll chuck on a cold killer top which will definately work...
 
Popeye said:
One thing to bear in mind with all these suits, except the 'stich, is that there is no facility to pass the cable from a heated jacket through the suit for it to be plugged in.
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On a stich I bring mine through the top of the side vent. No problem and doesn't leak.
 
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