Postby tanneman » Mon May 18, 2015 12:05 pm
Rukka for when it is cold and or wet. You might point out the enormous cost of a suit but 10 years down the line it works out about £10 - £15 a month. One of the best suits I have ever owned. Only reason I sold it was the ventilation which it didn't have.
I have a Hein Gericke suit, can't remember the name (Ride recommended), with a bonded Goretex outer and vents on the arms, back and top of trousers. Cuffs inside and that folds over the gloves, sleeves that prevents the cuffs riding up your arms and a storm flap on the collar. I see no reason to change suits as this does the job 90% of the time except when it goes above 25 degC but for that I have a mesh suit. Not the warmest suit but perfect for me. and I bought it just before they went bust so got it for half price, £480.
You have to make a list of requirements and then look at each suit to see if it fulfils that list. My list was Goretex bonded outer shell, full crash protection, thermal liner, vents jacket and trousers, adjustable armour, high collar removable, cuffs inside and over gloves (this is the best arrangement ever), non slip material on seat of trousers, pockets inside and enough outside + waterproof, Napoleon pocket, and a pocket the width of jacket on the lower back (handy for snacks when the missus is pillion or stuffing a few bits in there).
Good kit will cost money and if you spend a lot of time on a bike then it is worth it.
'Let me check my concernometer.'
) plus the jacket had a washing machine related incident and has a large tear on the back now.
