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More casual bike gear

  • 27-08-2015 2:14pm
    #1
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭


    Riding about six weeks now and love it.

    The only minor hassle is the gear - my textiles are comfy enough but they kinda hinder meeting people or doing anything if I'm biking. For example, attending a conference after work tomorrow. It's either tramp in in the textiles, or else change outfit again.

    So I'm thinking of getting some casual bike gear for those occasions. Probably jeans, leather jacket and boots that will look ok as street wear too.

    Thinking of the following:

    Richa Leather Jacket

    Richa Kevlar Jeans

    TCX X-Blend Waterproof Boots

    Also considering getting a back protector like THIS.

    Would appreciate any and all feedback though.


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  • #2
    aido43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭aido43


    Got a pair of Richa Jeans for around 125Eu from Cotters recently--no problems so far. Im a 36W and they are snug and very warm.Come with Knee protectors and are Kevlar lined.Im happy!


  • #3
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    I would opt for the Knox Ageis back protector over the force field one, much more flexible when riding. One of the lads off here was looking at them before ending up with the Knox.


  • #4
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    I would opt for the Knox Ageis back protector over the force field one, much more flexible when riding. One of the lads off here was looking at them before ending up with the Knox.

    Cheers!

    I'm guessing the back protector will need to be worn separately, and can't be put into the back pocket of a jacket?


  • #5
    BlackWizard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭BlackWizard


    That's a really nice jacket.. putting it on my win the lotto - buy everything, list.


  • #6
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    BlackWizard wrote: »
    That's a really nice jacket.. putting it on my win the lotto - buy everything, list.

    Seriously nice, isn't it? :)
    Just looks cool as fuck.


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  • #7
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    The ninja turtle type back protectors won't fit in the jacket you can get other types that fit into a pocket in the jacket.
    Supershield or Rukka D30 would be two that I know of.


  • #8
    Mesrine65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    batman-motorcycle-suit.jpg

    black-batman-motorcycle-helmet-3.jpg

    batman-helmet-with-full-suit.png

    :pac::pac::pac:


  • #9
    rat_race
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭rat_race


    Really like that jacket too. Thinking of getting that jackets, boots and jeans myself now...


  • #10
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Mesrine65 wrote: »
    batman-motorcycle-suit.jpg

    black-batman-motorcycle-helmet-3.jpg

    batman-helmet-with-full-suit.png

    :pac::pac::pac:

    Jaysus Id say you would hear him squeaking up the road quicker then hear the bike FFS!


  • #11
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    rat_race wrote: »
    Really like that jacket too. Thinking of getting that jackets, boots and jeans myself now...

    New Career: Fashion guide for bikers.


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  • #12
    traco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,665 ✭✭✭traco


    Was looking at this one in Lees in Cork last week if you are looking for casual, had padding in shoulders and elbows.
    http://www.leehondacentre.com/#!product/prd1/4114344311/richa-boston


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