Is "All the Gear, All the Time" a minority?

[Badbob]

Originally Posted by davidc83

I get asked every day "arent you hot in that jacket". Of course I am, but as I tell them, if I go down, Id rather sweat than bleed. I wear boots, armored jacket, gloves, full face helmet.

I get asked the same kind of questions. It's only hot if I'm stopped. It's not as hot as riding to work in my old truck with no air conditioning.

[Water Warrior 2]

Sheesh, I leave town for a week and come back to an almost blood letting. As stated before on ocassion, both Lynda and I wear ATGATT. This is our choice. Neither of us will try to convert anyone else. I am more than willing to describe various safety gear we wear and it's benefits/drawbacks but the choice is up to each and every one of us as to our riding gear. I will always be one of the first to step up to the plate and suggest riding gear to a newbie. Many new riders do not know about leathers, armoured elbows, shoulders and hips etc. Lack of knowledge should not be a determining factor. Knowledge should be the determining factor with most decisions in life. What you do with the knowledge is your choice and I will repect that choice.

[Jer]

I didnt know about the armored jackets til I got here.

I figured a helmet was all I needed.

I learned I was wrong.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Jer

I didnt know about the armored jackets til I got here.

I figured a helmet was all I needed.

I learned I was wrong.

No you were not wrong. You just did not know what was available. If you are considering more riding gear then I would suggest New Enough as a good start for gear. Over the Fall and Winter months they will be clearing out good gear at decent prices. Making room for new models/styles(2009) is a bonus to everyone seeking new gear or upgrading. Earlier this year I bought a 1 year old new helmet. Still good for 4 more years before it starts to deteriorate and paid half the suggested list price. That is money in the bank.

[Jer]

I would like to get a pair of mesh/armor overpants.

[mr. softie]

I am looking for a pair of over pants for hot weather as well. I am also considering the purchase of a Phantom suit by Olympia for the coming cold weather.

Leather-up has Xelement classic-fit denim jeans on sale for 39.95. I will report on how these work out. Gonna try a pair for my commute. They have knee pads and flex panels.

I personally wear gear for the comfort it affords, especially on all day rides. The protection from wind/sun burn, stones, bugs, birds! rain, dust, dirt, cold etc. I am just plain more comfortable when wearing it. I don't anticipate having a crash, but with my luck...

[Jer]

Leather-up has Xelement classic-fit denim jeans on sale for 39.95. I will report on how these work out. Gonna try a pair for my commute. They have knee pads and flex panels.

Definitely let me know how those work out.

[Badbob]

Originally Posted by Jer

I would like to get a pair of mesh/armor overpants.

I like the Firstgear HT Air 2.0 Overpants I have two pair. These are great for hot weather as they let the air through. They also make them for cooler areas.

Firstgear HT Air 2.0 Overpants
Firstgear HT Air 2.0 Overpants

[Jer]

Cool. Thanks for the recommendation.

[patrick_777]

Leather-up has Xelement classic-fit denim jeans on sale for 39.95. I will report on how these work out. Gonna try a pair for my commute. They have knee pads and flex panels.

I just ordered a pair of these too. For $40, I couldn't pass up at least trying them. I'll see how they fit, but hopefully I won't have to performance test them for a while.