The Riding Gear thread

manson · 29th August 2012, 15:48

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Dainese products are the best that money can buy.

What a friggin' store man, the largest I've even seen or even heard of. Trust you me, saying 'I was spoilt for choice' would be a gross understatement!

naveenroy · 29th August 2012, 16:12

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Originally Posted by manson

What a friggin' store man, the largest I've even seen or even heard of. Trust you me, saying 'I was spoilt for choice' would be a gross understatement!

What. A. Store!

I can only dream of getting to visit a store like this. And have the money to splurge on some stuff!

n_aditya · 30th August 2012, 10:57

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Originally Posted by manson

What a friggin' store man, the largest I've even seen or even heard of. Trust you me, saying 'I was spoilt for choice' would be a gross understatement!

Holy moly

. This is like a Shoppers Stop outlet dedicated to bikers.

When will we see such stores back home in India?

Thanks for sharing the pics Manson, mind blowing really.

shubhamAT · 30th August 2012, 11:44

Hi All,

I had a spill couple of days ago when the front wheel of my bike got stuck in loose gravel. No damage to bike as i was extremely slow but due to my whole weight coming down on my left wrist i have what feels like a sprain (Could not get the X Ray done as there was no power). I wear half gloves (and jacket and boots) as of now which saved my palm from bruises but was wondering whether a gauntlet would have reduced the strain on the wrist in such a case ? Plus i am also looking for protection against those side brushes, which i think are the most common bike collisions.

Even though my commute to office is less than 4km one way i still wear ATGAT. Should i go ahead and get a full glove now ? If yes which one ?

n_aditya · 30th August 2012, 13:04

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Originally Posted by shubhamAT

Should i go ahead and get a full glove now ? If yes which one ?

Please get your wrist x-ray done to rule out any fractures or injuries.

Full gauntlet gloves provide wrist protection from abrasion but impact protection may not be much. DSG carbon full gauntlet gloves are a good pair to invest in. You might also want to check out Spartan gear.

diffuser · 30th August 2012, 14:39

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Originally Posted by shubhamAT

Hi All,

I had a spill couple of days ago when the front wheel of my bike got stuck in loose gravel.
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If yes which one ?

Hi Shubham ,

I would highly recommend A* . I had A* SP-1 gloves when I crashed on my Ninja , I too fell to the side and there was absolutely no damage to me , the gloves had some scruff marks that's it . But let me warn you though , they are a tiny bit uncomfortable in hot weather . You should be fine in Bangalore's climate . I think they are a little more expensive than the DSG ones that aditya has recommended but they are worth the extra cash IMO.

Regards,
Balaji

shubhamAT · 30th August 2012, 18:47

Thanks aditya and balaji. Looks like no biking for me for atleast a month now. Hairline crack in Ulnar Styloid Process. The affected region has been casted now. I will be definitely getting gauntlets though will prefer to try it on, if possible, before buying since the Axo Pro Race i ordered from DSG were a bit loose. Do you guys know of any store near Indiranagar ?

reininchaos · 8th September 2012, 00:21

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Originally Posted by shubhamAT

Thanks aditya and balaji. Looks like no biking for me for atleast a month now. Hairline crack in Ulnar Styloid Process. The affected region has been casted now. I will be definitely getting gauntlets though will prefer to try it on, if possible, before buying since the Axo Pro Race i ordered from DSG were a bit loose. Do you guys know of any store near Indiranagar ?

Try Orion Motors in Koramangala (opp Forum Mall - on the dairy circle side)

ebonho · 8th September 2012, 12:46

Short of a cock-up splint, there is no glove in the world that can save you from a Colles fracture. Most common injury in adult males resulting from a fall on outstretched hands.

shubhamAT · 8th September 2012, 22:56

Thanks reininchaos for the info. For now i have ordered A* SP-2 from ExtremeSupply.

@ebonho: Its actually a hairline fracture at Ulnar-Styloid-Proce. The radius is not affected at all.

rk_sans · 11th September 2012, 11:31

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Originally Posted by shubhamAT

Thanks reininchaos for the info. For now i have ordered A* SP-2 from ExtremeSupply.

How much did they charge you for shipping to India ?

shubhamAT · 11th September 2012, 11:38

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Originally Posted by rk_sans

How much did they charge you for shipping to India ?

$40.00 through USPS. Glove was $65.95

Shubz · 23rd September 2012, 07:35

planning to go for

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...textile-jacket

What say people? n_aditya - Your response awaited!!

msvg · 23rd September 2012, 10:49

Just bought a Harley Davidson roadway leather jacket brown with armour for elbow and shoulders .

Also bought a pair of gloves too from Harley Davidson ....

n_aditya · 23rd September 2012, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Shubz

planning to go for

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...textile-jacket

What say people? n_aditya - Your response awaited!!

Shubakar, dainese gear is excellent in terms of fit and finish and are robust in construction. Very few products come close to Dainese in terms of quality and feel.

However i would recommend leather (perforated for ventilation) as it offers a lot more protection against abrasion and impact from a fall compared to textile gear.

30th August 2012, 11:44	#994
shubhamAT BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 69 Times	Gauntlet for Wrist Protection ? Hi All, I had a spill couple of days ago when the front wheel of my bike got stuck in loose gravel. No damage to bike as i was extremely slow but due to my whole weight coming down on my left wrist i have what feels like a sprain (Could not get the X Ray done as there was no power). I wear half gloves (and jacket and boots) as of now which saved my palm from bruises but was wondering whether a gauntlet would have reduced the strain on the wrist in such a case ? Plus i am also looking for protection against those side brushes, which i think are the most common bike collisions. Even though my commute to office is less than 4km one way i still wear ATGAT. Should i go ahead and get a full glove now ? If yes which one ?
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30th August 2012, 18:47	#997
shubhamAT BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: The Riding Gear thread Thanks aditya and balaji. Looks like no biking for me for atleast a month now. Hairline crack in Ulnar Styloid Process. The affected region has been casted now. I will be definitely getting gauntlets though will prefer to try it on, if possible, before buying since the Axo Pro Race i ordered from DSG were a bit loose. Do you guys know of any store near Indiranagar ?
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8th September 2012, 12:46	#999
ebonho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 6,761 Thanked: 11,140 Times	Re: The Riding Gear thread Short of a cock-up splint, there is no glove in the world that can save you from a Colles fracture. Most common injury in adult males resulting from a fall on outstretched hands.
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8th September 2012, 22:56	#1000
shubhamAT BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: The Riding Gear thread Thanks reininchaos for the info. For now i have ordered A* SP-2 from ExtremeSupply. @ebonho: Its actually a hairline fracture at Ulnar-Styloid-Proce. The radius is not affected at all.
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23rd September 2012, 07:35	#1003
Shubz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,925 Thanked: 1,183 Times	Re: The Riding Gear thread planning to go for http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...textile-jacket What say people? n_aditya - Your response awaited!! Last edited by Shubz : 23rd September 2012 at 07:36.
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23rd September 2012, 10:49	#1004
msvg BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA / Bangalore Posts: 209 Thanked: 24 Times	Just bought a Harley Davidson roadway leather jacket brown with armour for elbow and shoulders . Also bought a pair of gloves too from Harley Davidson ....
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