Winter Gear

[Biffy14]

Never had proper winter riding gear but now I am going to invest (I realize it's NOT going to be cheap).

A mate has recommended Richa C-Change.

I'm looking for totally waterproof, not bulky, thinner the better, be good if there is a liner that can be removed for when it's not so cold. Trousers and jacket, textile set. Something that will last for a number of years.

Can anyone advise? Cheers a lot!

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

This winter I shall be mostly wearing BMW Streetguard 2014 suit with EDZ merino wool under garments.

 

[Biffy14]

VERY on-trend Bear! I shall look at this gear, thank you.

 

[Roadrash Rider]

I'm looking for totally waterproof, not bulky, thinner the better, be good if there is a liner that can be removed for when it's not so cold. Trousers and jacket, textile set. Something that will last for a number of years.

Can anyone advise? Cheers a lot![/QUOTE]

Surprised you haven't had multiple answers on this, too many opinions on which kit is best already on here, but you get what you pay for.

If your going to be riding lots in bad weather go for a laminated waterproof that beads off rather than soaking through to a waterproof liner like klim Rukka or the new Streetguard, all 1k plus suits.

If that's a bit above the budget then get gore tex lined textiles like the HG stuff or the Cheaper Rukka stuff.You will stay dry but the kit will be soaked through the top lining.

I have had gore tex lined for years good kit, but you feel a bit cold with the wet outer layer, the newer waterproof laminated stuff just runs off.

I just purchased the new streetguard, but time will tell if it's any good or not.

Above all try it all on and try it sat on the bike.


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[RedRick Esq.]

I'm looking for totally waterproof, not bulky, thinner the better, be good if there is a liner that can be removed for when it's not so cold. Trousers and jacket, textile set. Something that will last for a number of years.

Can anyone advise? Cheers a lot!

Surprised you haven't had multiple answers on this, too many opinions on which kit is best already on here, but you get what you pay for.

If your going to be riding lots in bad weather go for a laminated waterproof that beads off rather than soaking through to a waterproof liner like klim Rukka or the new Streetguard, all 1k plus suits.

If that's a bit above the budget then get gore tex lined textiles like the HG stuff or the Cheaper Rukka stuff.You will stay dry but the kit will be soaked through the top lining.

I have had gore tex lined for years good kit, but you feel a bit cold with the wet outer layer, the newer waterproof laminated stuff just runs off.

I just purchased the new streetguard, but time will tell if it's any good or not.

Above all try it all on and try it sat on the bike.


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The best place to try on all the gear you could imagine is in roadcraft riders garage !!

 

[Fanum]

MUFFS and SHYTEBAG.......then you can wear any semi-decent gear you like and still be dry and warm

Yes, you'll look like a tit (according to some people) but you'll be a warm, dry, smug tit

 

[bisbee]

This winter I'll be wearing an Aerostich Roadcrafter one piece very waterproof suit with good armour too

 

[Gargy]

I did some serious research into this when looking for my latest kit.

Pound for pound the Revit Poseidon suit seemed to be the best. It certainly is waterproof after the lashing down rain we went through in the Pyrenees this year.

It's certainly better than the Rukka Armax I had.

Good luck.

 

[Fanum]

This winter I'll be wearing an Aerostich Roadcrafter one piece very waterproof suit with good armour too

Hint.....if it looks like it is going to rain when you're wearing that, make sure you get the front flap and velcro sealed properly......the best way is to climb on the bike on its centre stand, then stand up and smooth the flap down properly, especially around your groin area

When you sit down, the flap has a tendency to gape open a bit if it wasn't sealed properly, so you end up with a soggy crotch

Other than that, brilliant kit, especially under a shytebag

EDIT...check out the front breast pocket as well.....it's not waterproof.
A pack of 50 re-sealable sandwich bags sorts that out perfectly

 

[Roadrash Rider]

The best place to try on all the gear you could imagine is in roadcraft riders garage !![/QUOTE]

I like to think of it as a bit if a museum charting my history from Honda to Triumph to BMW

Now with new deck chairs and a kettle ;-)


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[bisbee]

Hint.....if it looks like it is going to rain when you're wearing that, make sure you get the front flap and velcro sealed properly......the best way is to climb on the bike on its centre stand, then stand up and smooth the flap down properly, especially around your groin area

When you sit down, the flap has a tendency to gape open a bit if it wasn't sealed properly, so you end up with a soggy crotch

Other than that, brilliant kit, especially under a shytebag

Not a problem with a small cock I went by some of those famous ski places through Switzerland up to Livigno in Italy during a monster thunderstorm The Stich kept me 100% dry

 

[Biffy14]

loads to go on, cheers.

 

[Rusty]

Any Rukka stuff will be good ... take a look at Infinity Motorcycles ... they do interest free credit on Rukka kit .. it may help.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

This winter I'll be wearing an Aerostich Roadcrafter one piece very waterproof suit with good armour too

I know some folk wear the Roadcrafter over the top of their business suit when commuting to the office, and arrive at work with a crease free suit. So how does this work? Surely you need the armour to be fairly tright around the knees & elbows, so how come the armour doesn't crease the clothes underneath? Or is the armour loose, in which case how is it effective?

 

[Fanum]

I know some folk wear the Roadcrafter over the top of their business suit when commuting to the office, and arrive at work with a crease free suit. So how does this work? Surely you need the armour to be fairly tright around the knees & elbows, so how come the armour doesn't crease the clothes underneath? Or is the armour loose, in which case how is it effective?

I used to do this.
The armour isn't that tight that it will crease normal clothes underneath- the 'stich is of heavy enough construction that it all kind of hangs in place well though.

I'd always take my suit jacket ( and tie) off and pack it in a pannier in a suit carrier....and make sure that the suit material isn't the kind that takes on creases easily.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

The best place to try on all the gear you could imagine is in roadcraft riders garage !!

I like to think of it as a bit if a museum charting my history from Honda to Triumph to BMW

Now with new deck chairs and a kettle ;-)


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This i must see !!

 

[mr_magicfingers]

What's your budget. My 4 year old Rukka Armas has never let a drop of water in, best suit I've ever owned. The zip on the trousers broke this summer so back to Rukka it went as there's a 5 year warranty. It's on it's way back to me at the moment, not sure if they've repaired it or replaced it. Buy from Biker-land.de and get about a third off retail uk price

 

[Packer]

Hein Gericke Germany have 40% off their Master VI Gore Tex Pro-shell laminated kit here

I have the older version, brilliant kit, absolutely dry even after riding for hours in continuous rain. The laminated fabric doesn't soak up water so you stay warmer and don't leave a small lake in every shop, cafe or fuel station that you stop at. €360 for the jacket looks like an absolute bargain.

 

[mr_magicfingers]

That's a stormingly good deal.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

I used to do this.
The armour isn't that tight that it will crease normal clothes underneath- the 'stich is of heavy enough construction that it all kind of hangs in place well though.

I'd always take my suit jacket ( and tie) off and pack it in a pannier in a suit carrier....and make sure that the suit material isn't the kind that takes on creases easily.

That explains it then

I'd love one, but hopefully Val will soon be doing his annual muff/shytebag promotion soon instead.